CEEAC marks 43rd anniversary and appoints new officials

The Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) is marking its 43rd anniversary with a three-day commemoration in Libreville, Gabon, from October 18 to 20, 2026. Under the theme ‘43 years of CEEAC: Consolidating regional integration for an integrated, peaceful, prosperous and solidary Central Africa’, the event aims to strengthen regional integration and the sense of community belonging among member states.

Official activities include a march for integration starting from the CEEAC headquarters and a formal opening ceremony under the patronage of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma. Key speakers include the current CEEAC President, Equatorial Guinean President Théodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, and CEEAC Commission President Ambassador Dr. Ezéchiel Nibigira.

In conjunction with these celebrations, seven high-ranking officials have been sworn into new leadership roles within the CEEAC Commission. These appointments include the Secretary-General, Crispin-Jaime Sangale Rondo, and the Legal Advisor, Alberto Neto Pereira. Other promoted officials include the new Head of the Liaison Office to the African Union, Abraham Roch Okoko, and several political and diplomatic advisors.