AFRICOM leaders visit Gabon

During his first visit to Libreville, Gabon, from Jan. 17-18, 2023, Langley met with President Ali Bongo Ondimba and Minister of Defense Felicite Ongouori Ngoubili (not pictured) to discuss shared security interests, opportunities to increase multilateral training engagements and future areas of potential cooperation.

By U.S. Embassy in Gabon , U.S. Embassy in Gabon Jan 17, 2023

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AFRICOM leaders visit Gabon