Gabon reforms: debt audit, industry, eurobond

Timeline

1. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   Gabon Secures $920 Million Eurobond to Finance Projects and Repay Debt

   Gabon raised $920 million via a 9.375 % eurobond, with proceeds earmarked for projects and debt repayment, amid IMF talks and strong investor demand.

2. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 20 sources

   Gabon pushes industrial development and commemorates independence with new monument

   Gabon’s Vice President Immongault announced a shift to local mining processing with the Belinga‑Fortescue project in Perth, while President Nguema inspected the Georges Damas Aleka monument ahead of the 66th‑U

3. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Gabon President Oligui Nguema Demands Debt Audit While Showcasing Infrastructure Overhaul

   Gabon President Oligui Nguema demands an IMF‑linked debt audit, cites a debt of ~8.7 trillion CFA, and highlights accelerated infrastructure projects in Libreville, including a foreign‑affairs building revamp,

4. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema Secures €312 million Railway Deal During State Visit to France

   Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France secured a €312 million railway upgrade deal and multiple cooperation agreements on transport, ecology and mineral processing.

5. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Eramet and Gabon agree to build 700,000‑tonne manganese processing capacity for EV batteries

   Eramet and Gabon signed an MoU to build three plants processing 700,000 t of manganese yearly by 2031, including a battery‑grade oxide facility, ahead of Gabon's 2029 raw‑ore export ban.

6. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Gabon's Oligui Nguema Secures Manganese, Aviation Deals in France

   President Oligui Nguema's July 2026 state visit to France secured a manganese‑processing pact with Eramet, a bio‑charcoal pilot, an Air France‑FlyGabon code‑share and urged diplomatic staff reforms, deepening G

7. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Gabon’s RPM expands local structures in Ntoum and launches regular parliamentary reporting

   Gabon’s RPM set up base structures in Ntoum and began regular reports on parliamentary work, highlighting a push for broader party presence and transparency.

8. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Gabon’s public debt reaches record high as growth forecast set at 3% for 2026

   Gabon’s public debt hits a record 8.78 trillion CFA francs while the African Development Bank forecasts 3 % growth for 2026, raising concerns over debt sustainability.

9. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Gabon launches third Caravane Touristique to drive sustainable tourism growth

   Gabon’s Minister of Sustainable Tourism launched a nationwide Caravane Touristique, aiming to boost eco‑tourism, create jobs and diversify the economy.

10. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon President Oligui Nguema Accelerates Modernisation of the Transgabonais Railway

    Gabon’s president reviewed progress on the Transgabonais railway upgrade, with 424 km of track renewed, 180 km of rails replaced and the project ahead of its 2026 schedule, supporting manganese exports and a $9

11. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Gabon’s La Poste S.A. conducts strategic assessment in Haut‑Ogooué

    Alfred Ikaka Bobe, head of Gabon’s La Poste S.A., began a 48‑hour assessment of postal assets and infrastructure in Haut‑Ogooué on 14 July 2026, targeting service upgrades, new offices and full digitalisation.

12. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon begins major road rehabilitation in Nyè canton

    Gabon’s Woleu‑Ntem province begins a 120 km road rehabilitation in Nyè canton, while a 500 m SEEG‑Akournam link remains stalled, underscoring infrastructure challenges.

13. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon President Oligui Nguema to get 'stratospheric' welcome on state visit to France

    Gabon President Oligui Nguema’s first state visit to France will feature a high‑profile diaspora welcome, with security coordinated by French and Gabonese authorities to strengthen bilateral ties.

14. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Democratic Republic of Congo extends state of emergency and reforms public service amid wider African policy moves

    DRC extends state of emergency, reforms public service and gambling regulation; Gabon launches iron‑ore mining, digital forum participation, and a new gendarmerie school; Côte d’Ivoire holds its first Festival

15. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Gabon launches task force to overhaul national health insurance scheme

    Gabon has formed a four‑minister task force to restructure its national health insurance, targeting debt, fraud and poor access, as the president makes the overhaul a top priority.

16. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon deploys military and agencies to tackle Libreville water shortage

    Gabon’s government has militarised water distribution in Libreville amid a severe shortage, seizing illegal tankers and setting price controls, while officials meet to expand supply projects.

17. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Gabon prepares Makokou for upcoming Liberation Festival with tourism upgrades

    Gabon’s tourism minister visits Makokou to assess hotels, approve Fortescue’s administrative base site, and improve road access ahead of the national Liberation Festival on August 30.

18. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon affirms continuous IMF talks despite reports of a stalled start

    Gabon denied reports of a stalled IMF negotiation, confirming constructive talks, multiple technical meetings, and a debt audit as a credibility step.

19. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon launches provincial anti‑statelessness campaign in Ngounié

    Gabon’s government launched a provincial campaign on 8 July 2026 in Ngounié to raise awareness of statelessness, promote birth registration, and improve access to education, health and employment.

20. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Gabon President Oligui Nguema launches vulnerable‑population census and advances Mbanié border talks

    Gabon’s President Oligui Nguema launched a census of vulnerable households and met AU officials to push a peaceful settlement of the Mbanié border dispute with Equatorial Guinea.

21. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Gabon launches digital tax reform to raise $606 million by 2027

    Gabon aims to boost tax revenue by $606 million by 2027 through digitalisation, expanding the tax base and modernising administration, without raising rates.

22. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon appoints World Bank senior manager as former state fund chief launches forest‑based venture

    The World Bank appointed Sylvain Kakou to lead its Gabon office while former state‑fund chief Akim Daouda launched Mwaana, a forest‑based bio‑economy venture.

23. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Gabon tops Central African Human Development Index and opens its first sovereign data center

    Gabon ranked first in Central Africa on the 2026 Human Development Index, placing 108th worldwide, and inaugurated its first sovereign data centre in Nkok to host government and private data.

24. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon’s PDG and RPG Hold Party Mobilisation Events

    Gabon’s ruling PDG held a militant day in Ndjolé, while opposition RPG women’s group launched President Raphaël Edzang’s reform agenda.

25. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon releases 2026 Human Development Report urging youth‑focused economic diversification

    Gabon unveiled its 2026 Human Development Report, noting 34.5% youth unemployment, falling per‑capita income and urging reforms to align education with market needs and diversify the economy.

26. 30 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Gabon and France advance health facility projects to boost local care

    Gabon’s new hospitals and France’s Evellys health house are set to open in 2026‑27, aiming to improve local medical access and retain healthcare staff.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon President Elevates Generals and Pushes University Rebuilding in Institutional Reform

    Gabon’s President promoted new brigadier generals while the education minister pushed university construction, signalling a broad push to modernise the country's institutions.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Gabon declares water emergency in Libreville, caps prices and deploys security forces

    Gabon declared a water emergency in Libreville, imposing 3 000 FCFA per m³ price caps and deploying security forces to deliver water and crack down on illegal resale.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Gabon launches $38bn steel plant and reforms utilities amid budget surplus

    Gabon inaugurated a $38bn steel plant, posted a municipal surplus of 1.3 bn FCFA, cleared illegal buildings for a new road in Akanda, and split SEEG into separate water and electricity firms.

30. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Gabon Food Safety Agency AGASA Seizes Unsafe Products and Defends Exported Beverages

    AGASA seized 342 unsafe food items in Gabon and defended Sobraga’s exported beverages after EU authorities blocked them, citing compliance with international standards.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Gabon President Oligui Nguema Engages SEEG Staff on Utility Reform

    Gabon’s president held a three‑hour meeting with SEEG staff, highlighting governance reforms and the strategic importance of reliable water and electricity services.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Gabon moves to prioritize African food imports to cut dependence

    Gabon’s president orders the government to favor African food imports, aiming to halve the food‑import bill and reach self‑sufficiency by 2029, despite a reduced agricultural budget.

33. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources

    EU and Gabon end fishing pact as 2026 protocol expires

    The EU‑Gabon fishing agreement ended on 28 June 2026; Gabon called it unbalanced, while the EU seeks a new sustainable partnership.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Gabon launches Village of Public Services in Libreville

    Gabon's Ministry of Public Service opened a three‑day Village of Public Services in Libreville on 24 June 2026, featuring 30+ stands where citizens can meet agencies, obtain information and complete simple手续.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Gabon pushes AfCFTA export growth and a one‑stop border post with Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

    Gabon and the AfCFTA secretariat agreed to boost industrial exports and launch a one‑stop border post at Kye‑Ossi linking Gabon, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, aiming to cut trade costs and tap the continent’s

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon Senate advances hearings on 2026 budget revision law

    Gabon's Senate hearing ministers on the 2026 budget revision, showing major cuts and aiming to restore fiscal credibility before the 30 June session ends.

37. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Gabon Rejoins US African Growth and Opportunity Act Trade Program

    The US reinstated Gabon in the AGOA trade program after a May 2024 decree, ending a suspension since 2023. The move, confirmed in a June meeting in Libreville, grants duty‑free access for 1,800 Gabonese goods,

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon President‑Founder Oligui Nguema’s Ruling Party Mobilises Support in Nyanga

    Gabon's ruling UDB party toured Nyanga, urging unity behind President‑Founder Brice Oligui Nguema and emphasizing development goals, while Secretary‑General Mays Mouissi dismissed internal‑shake‑up rumours.

39. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon ends three‑decade EU fishing agreement, halting European vessels in its waters

    Gabon will end its EU fishing agreement on 29 June 2026, citing unfair economic returns and low EU payments, and will ban EU vessels from its waters.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon government allocates 10 bn CFA to depositors and deepens cooperation with United States

    Gabon releases 10 bn CFA to repay frozen Poste SA deposits and meets U.S. officials to boost AGOA trade and investment, highlighting the transition government's economic reforms.

41. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon advances urban development with large housing project in Owendo and road upgrades in Libreville

    Gabon rolls out the 5,000‑unit Berges de la Nomba housing complex in Owendo and refurbishes Libreville’s Sotega‑Nkembo road, aiming to boost urban living standards and traffic flow.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema outlines housing plan, ICJ islands pledge and institutional reforms in Gabon

    President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced a 120 bn CFA housing scheme for civil servants, reaffirmed Gabon's commitment to the ICJ ruling on Mbanié islands, and outlined ongoing institutional reforms.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon and European Union launch second political dialogue to deepen economic cooperation

    Gabon and the EU opened a second political dialogue on 8 June 2026, focusing on investment, reforms and sustainable development, aiming to deepen economic ties under the new Gabonese republic.

44. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Gabon accelerates private investment and health infrastructure with new investment council and Islamic clinic launch

    Gabon relaunched its High Council for Investment to attract 27 trillion CFA francs, while a new Islamic clinic was inaugurated in Port‑Gentil to boost health services.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Gabon deepens UK partnership and upgrades aviation security with UK, US firms

    Gabon strengthens ties with the UK on development and signs UK‑US contracts to modernize aviation security, signaling a broader push for foreign investment and institutional reform.

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