Gabon Leader Unveils Political Party, State Broadcaster Reports
The Democratic Builders Union will work together to build a sustainable country capable of offering physical and psychological security to all, the state broadcaster said, citing Nguema, during a congress on Saturday in the capital, Libreville. 'The UDB must be the rallying point for all those who firmly believe in the possibility of a Gabon resolutely focused on the future and in the development of active citizens who are seeking progress,' Nguema said.
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