Multiple choice

Ali Ben Bongo was sworn in as President of which African country following his win in the disputed election in August 2009?

  1. Burundi

  2. Zambia

  3. Niger

  4. Botswana

  5. Gabon
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Explanation

Ali Ben Bongo Ondimba (now known as Ali Bongo Ondimba) was sworn in as President of Gabon in October 2009 following his election victory, which was widely disputed due to allegations of irregularities. He succeeded his father Omar Bongo Ondimba who had ruled Gabon for 42 years until his death in June 2009. The other options - Burundi, Zambia, Niger, and Botswana - are different African countries with different leadership in 2009.

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