On this All Saints’ Day, the feast of the dead among Christians, the Gabonese president, who is at the head of one of the most religiously tolerant countries in Africa, delivered a message of universal significance.
«On this 1st of November, I wish a happy All Saints’ Day to all Christians in Gabon, Africa and elsewhere,» wrote Ali Bongo Ondimba on Facebook and Twitter.
«Honouring the memory of our ancestors, to whom we owe so much, is a universal trait that brings people together beyond their religion or beliefs,» the Gabonese leader added, calling for «cultivating love of neighbour, peace and tolerance».
Gabon is considered in Africa as one of the countries where religious tolerance is best preserved. It is also the country on the continent where the rights of women and minorities are best protected.
