Gabon President receives credentials from six new ambassadors

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received the credentials of six new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors at the Renovation Palace in Libreville on October 27, 2026.

Four ambassadors reside in Libreville, representing Nigeria, Lebanon, Equatorial Guinea, and Algeria. Two non-resident ambassadors, representing the Czech Republic and Norway, are based in Kinshasa.

Discussions following the ceremony focused on various strategic sectors. Bilateral talks with Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea addressed maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, energy cooperation, trade, and the free movement of people and goods. Discussions with Lebanon and Algeria centered on direct investment, infrastructure, hydrocarbons, industrialization, and vocational training. Norway expressed interest in environmental preservation and sustainable resource management.