Gabon marks three years of transition with new economic and environmental initiatives

Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema Fête de la Libération Gabon Infini conservation

Gabon is marking the third anniversary of its ‘Liberation Day’ with significant political and environmental announcements. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, addressing the nation from Makokou, emphasized a ‘duty to succeed’ to fulfill the promises made during the 2023 transition. He called for greater accountability among citizens and public officials, particularly regarding the responsible use of state funds for entrepreneurship.

On the environmental front, the government launched ‘Gabon Infini,’ a conservation program in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. The initiative aims to mobilize up to 170 million euros (approximately 200 million USD) over ten years to protect 7.5 million hectares of land and marine ecosystems. This program seeks to balance biodiversity protection with the economic development of local communities.

Diplomatically, the President met with Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the African Union’s High Representative for the Sahel, to discuss regional security and peace mediation. The meeting highlighted Gabon’s growing role in African diplomatic mechanisms following its return to constitutional order.

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Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship of Gabon · Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema · Gabon · Makokou · Mamadou Tangara · The Nature Conservancy · Union Africaine

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The August 30 event provides the freedom to choose but imposes a duty to succeed.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government will strengthen monitoring, control, and sanction mechanisms for entrepreneurship funding.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship of Gabon (BCEG) was created to support private initiatives.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Liberation Day celebration is now enshrined in the Constitution of the Fifth Republic. gabonactu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The President called on beneficiaries of public entrepreneurship funding to respect their commitments.