René Radembino Coniquet
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René Radembino Coniquet is a Gabon
ese politician who was President of the Senate of Gabon
from 2006 to 2009. He has been a Senator since 1997 and is a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party
(PDG).
Radembino Coniquet was born in Libreville
. He became Deputy Director of Finance in 1961, Prefect of Ngounié
in 1962, and Secretary of the Council of Ministers in 1963. Subsequently he was Secretary-General of the Government before being appointed as Secretary-General of the Presidency in 1967. He was appointed as Minister Secretary-General of the Presidency on 12 July 1972; later, he was promoted to the rank of Minister of State. Radembino Coniquet remained Secretary-General of the Presidency until early 1994, when Mamadou Diop was appointed to succeed him.
When the Senate was created in 1997, Radembino Coniquet was elected as a Senator from Owendo
and became the President of the Commission of Laws and Administrative Affairs in the Senate on 10 March 1997. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2003. Upon the establishment of the Pan-African Parliament
in March 2004, Radembino Coniquet became one of Gabon's five representatives in that body.
Later in the Senate's term, following the death of Georges Rawiri
on 9 April 2006, Radembino Coniquet was elected to succeed him as President of the Senate on 24 May 2006. Radembino Coniquet received 86 votes from the 90 senators who voted and was to serve as President of the Senate for the remainder of the Senate term, ending in 2009. Rawiri had been Co-President of the Africa Caribbean Pacific - European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly
, and Radembino Coniquet was designated to succeed him in that role as well.
Radembino Coniquet met with Wu Bangguo
, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
of the People's Republic of China
, on 7 November 2008. They expressed a mutual desire for increased cooperation between the two countries.
In the January 2009 Senate election, Radembino Coniquet stood again as the PDG candidate in Owendo and was re-elected to the Senate. He retained his seat despite the fact that only a minority of Owendo's municipal councillors (who were the electors) belonged to the PDG. Following that election, Rose Francine Rogombé
was elected to succeed Radembino Coniquet as President of the Senate on 16 February 2009.
Speaking to Gabonews in Midrand on 29 October 2009, Radembino Coniquet said that the Pan-African Parliament was working to strengthen the African Union
, with the ultimate goal of establishing a continental government.
Radembino Coniquet was a Vice-President of the PDG as of 2008.
Gabon
Gabon , officially the Gabonese Republic is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west...
ese politician who was President of the Senate of Gabon
Senate of Gabon
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Gabon. It has 102 members, elected for a six year term in single-seat constituencies by local and départemental councillors...
from 2006 to 2009. He has been a Senator since 1997 and is a member of the Gabonese Democratic Party
Gabonese Democratic Party
The Gabonese Democratic Party , is the ruling and dominant political party of Gabon. Its motto is Dialogue, Tolerance, Peace.It has held power since independence, first under Léon M'ba , then under Omar Bongo...
(PDG).
Radembino Coniquet was born in Libreville
Libreville
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, in west central Africa. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade center for a timber region. As of 2005, it has a population of 578,156.- History :...
. He became Deputy Director of Finance in 1961, Prefect of Ngounié
Ngounié
Ngounié is one of Gabon's nine provinces. It covers an area of 37,750 km². The provincial capital is Mouila.To the southeast, Ngounié borders the Niari Region of the Republic of the Congo...
in 1962, and Secretary of the Council of Ministers in 1963. Subsequently he was Secretary-General of the Government before being appointed as Secretary-General of the Presidency in 1967. He was appointed as Minister Secretary-General of the Presidency on 12 July 1972; later, he was promoted to the rank of Minister of State. Radembino Coniquet remained Secretary-General of the Presidency until early 1994, when Mamadou Diop was appointed to succeed him.
When the Senate was created in 1997, Radembino Coniquet was elected as a Senator from Owendo
Owendo
Owendo is a port city in Gabon, forming a south western suburb of Libreville. It lies at the western end of the Trans-Gabon Railway, and was opened in 1988.- See also :* List of deep water ports * Cement in Africa- External links :*...
and became the President of the Commission of Laws and Administrative Affairs in the Senate on 10 March 1997. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2003. Upon the establishment of the Pan-African Parliament
Pan-African Parliament
The Pan-African Parliament , also known as the African Parliament, is the legislative body of the African Union and held its inaugural session in March 2004. The PAP exercises oversight, and has advisory and consultative powers, lasting for the first five years...
in March 2004, Radembino Coniquet became one of Gabon's five representatives in that body.
Later in the Senate's term, following the death of Georges Rawiri
Georges Rawiri
Georges Rawiri was a Gabonese politician, diplomat and poet.-Biography:Rawiri was born in western Gabon. He became a prominent government official in 1967 when President Omar Bongo took office, with Bongo and Rawiri becoming close friends...
on 9 April 2006, Radembino Coniquet was elected to succeed him as President of the Senate on 24 May 2006. Radembino Coniquet received 86 votes from the 90 senators who voted and was to serve as President of the Senate for the remainder of the Senate term, ending in 2009. Rawiri had been Co-President of the Africa Caribbean Pacific - European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly
ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
The ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly was created to bring together the elected representatives of the European Union and the elected representatives of the African, Caribbean and Pacific states that have signed the Cotonou Agreement.Since the entry into force of the Treaty on European Union...
, and Radembino Coniquet was designated to succeed him in that role as well.
Radembino Coniquet met with Wu Bangguo
Wu Bangguo
Wu Bangguo is a high-ranking politician in the People's Republic of China. He is currently Chairman and Party secretary of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, a position that makes him China's chief legislator...
, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
National People's Congress
The National People's Congress , abbreviated NPC , is the highest state body and the only legislative house in the People's Republic of China. The National People's Congress is held in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China; with 2,987 members, it is the...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, on 7 November 2008. They expressed a mutual desire for increased cooperation between the two countries.
In the January 2009 Senate election, Radembino Coniquet stood again as the PDG candidate in Owendo and was re-elected to the Senate. He retained his seat despite the fact that only a minority of Owendo's municipal councillors (who were the electors) belonged to the PDG. Following that election, Rose Francine Rogombé
Rose Francine Rogombé
Rose Francine Rogombé is a Gabonese politician who was Acting President of Gabon from June 2009 to October 2009, following the death of long-time President Omar Bongo. She constitutionally succeeded Bongo due to her role as President of the Senate, a post to which she was elected in February 2009...
was elected to succeed Radembino Coniquet as President of the Senate on 16 February 2009.
Speaking to Gabonews in Midrand on 29 October 2009, Radembino Coniquet said that the Pan-African Parliament was working to strengthen the African Union
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
, with the ultimate goal of establishing a continental government.
Radembino Coniquet was a Vice-President of the PDG as of 2008.