Gabon’s former President Ali Bongo has announced his withdrawal from politics. In a letter to the Gabonese people, Bongo confirmed his withdrawal from political life and called for the release of his wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddin, who are detained on corruption charges. Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo who was president of Gabon. In Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso appointed his son Denis-Christel as a cabinet minister - a move that has revived media speculation that he has a dynastic succession in mind. In this conversation we will be discussing why African leaders are obsessed with creating dynasties within democracies. Lerato Mbele spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula.

Gabon’s former President Ali Bongo has announced his withdrawal from politics. In a letter to the Gabonese people, Bongo confirmed his withdrawal from political life and called for the release of his wife, Sylvia, and son, Noureddin, who are detained on corruption charges. Ali Bongo is the son of Omar Bongo who was president of Gabon. In Congo President Denis Sassou-Nguesso appointed his son Denis-Christel as a cabinet minister - a move that has revived media speculation that he has a dynastic succession in mind. In this conversation we will be discussing why African leaders are obsessed with creating dynasties within democracies.  Lerato Mbele spoke to Advocate Sipho Mantula.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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