Gabon's Omar Bongo confirmed dead...

Africa's longest serving leader -Gabonese President Omar Bongo - has died aged 73.

His death was confirmed by the country's Prime Minister Jean Eyeghe Ndong in a written statement. 

There had been conflicting reports earlier on Monday about whether Mr Bongo, who had led Gabon since 1967, had died in a Spanish clinic. 

In his statement, Mr Ndong said Mr Bongo had died of a heart attack shortly before 1230 GMT. More...

See also:

1. The murky world of Gabon's Omar Bongo...
2. A look at some dictators and their awesome excesses!
3. Is Bongo Ondimba, president of Gabon, milking his country?