Happy birthday! Ali Bongo turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
Libreville
Last updated on February 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary political figure turns 66 on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

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Gabonese president Ali Bongo is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Ali Bongo has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bongo, a cultural icon

Born Alain-Bernard Bongo in Brazzaville on February 9, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Gabonese history. Bongo's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ali hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ali Bongo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Ali, you're the best!