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[INTERNATIONAL] · Gabon, United States, EU · 6 sources

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Part of situation: Gabon poultry import ban WTO dispute (3 clusters)

Gabon pursues trade defense, fishing renegotiations, and drone regulation

Gabon trade dispute fishing rights poultry imports drone regulation

Gabon is pursuing several strategic economic and regulatory initiatives. The government is preparing a legal defense at the World Trade Organization (WTO) following challenges from the United States regarding a planned ban on broiler chicken imports set for January 2027. Agriculture Minister Pacôme Kossy indicated that the country intends to utilize GATT Article XVIII to protect its developing domestic poultry sector.

In the maritime sector, Gabon has launched negotiations to renew its fishing partnership with the European Union. This move follows the unilateral suspension of a previous agreement in 2025. The renegotiation aims to address economic imbalances, as previous data showed that European vessels captured significantly fewer fish than projected and only 23 percent of captures were landed at the port of Libreville.

Additionally, the country hosted the inaugural Gabon Drone Expo to address the regulation and economic potential of unmanned aircraft systems. Authorities are currently finalizing the new Gabonese Aeronautical Regulation (RAG 4.5) to provide a structured framework for drone operations within civil aviation airspace.

Entities

European Union · Gabon · Pacôme Kossy · United States · World Trade Organization

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The first Gabon Drone Expo was held in September 2026 to discuss drone regulation and economic opportunities gabonactu.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabon is preparing a legal response to the United States regarding its ban on broiler chicken imports scheduled for 2027 fr.infosgabon.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Libreville port received only 23 percent of total fish captures under the previous fishing agreement eveildesnations.info
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Agriculture Minister Pacôme Kossy stated that Gabon has not yet faced a WTO condemnation regarding the poultry ban fr.infosgabon.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabon is renegotiating its fishing partnership with the European Union to increase local economic benefits eveildesnations.info
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Between 2022 and 2024, European vessels captured an average of 10,604 tonnes of fish annually in Gabonese waters eveildesnations.info
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabon is finalizing a new aeronautical regulation known as RAG 4.5 gabonactu.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Gabonese government intends to use GATT Article XVIII to protect its nascent domestic poultry industry fr.infosgabon.com

Sources

Rentrée scolaire 2026-2027 : le Premier ministre invite à tirer les enseignements de l’année écoulée [www.ebina-infos.com]
renégociation accord pêche Gabon UE : vers une souveraineté halieutique [eveildesnations.info]
Gabon/Éducation : 39 470 manuels de la collection Concorde pour les élèves de 5e dans l’Estuaire - AGP - Agence Gabonaise de Presse [agpgabon.ga]
Poulet de chair, le Gabon assume sa riposte et défend sa souveraineté devant l’OMC [fr.infosgabon.com]
Gabon Drone Expo : réglementation et opportunités économiques autour des drones - [gabonactu.com]
Rentrée 2026-2027 : Guirassy veut des enseignants affectés avant l’ouverture des classes [senego.com]