Paris court to rule on corruption charges against Gabon ex-president's daughter
A Paris court is preparing to deliver its verdict on corruption charges against Pascaline Bongo, the daughter and chief of staff of Gabon's late president, Omar Bongo. She is accused of accepting millions of euros to help a French company secure contracts. A verdict is expected on Monday in the trial of Pascaline Bongo – eldest daughter of Omar Bongo and sister of Ali Bongo, who replaced his father as head of state until he was ousted in a coup last year.She is accused of helping French construc