A video of Gabon’s President, Ali Bongo, appeared on Jan 1, 2019, sparking a wave of confused reactions inside the country. Speaking to Gabon in a customary New Years address, Bongo’s presence looked unsettling. In an uncharacteristically short, three-minute speech, Bongo’s eyes almost never move or blink. His body appears bolted in place in his chair, while his hands look like they were glued to each other in front of ...