Alassane Ouattara : Sa « photocopie » à Libreville pour les festivités de l’indépendance du Gabon
Gabon celebrates the 66th anniversary of its independence this Monday, August 17, 2026. Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara sent his younger brother, Téné Birahima Ouattara, to Libreville to attend the festivities. Known as "Photocopy" due to his physical resemblance to the Ivorian leader, the man is the country's current Deputy Prime Minister and also serves as Minister of Defense.
The return of the favor
Arriving at Libreville's Léon Mba Airport on the evening of Sunday, August 16, he was greeted by Gabonese Defense Minister Brigitte Onkanowa before being received by Gabonese Vice-President Hugues Alexandre Barro Chambrier in the airport's VIP lounge. The two men had a brief meeting.
By sending the Ivorian Deputy Prime Minister to Libreville, Alassane Ouattara is returning the favor to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma, who personally visited Ivory Coast in early August to attend the festivities for the 66th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence.
Abidjan and Libreville maintain strong relations on the military, economic and infrastructural level, in particular.
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