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State urges Gabon Oil Co to settle tax backlog of $51.2m

Gabon Oil Co has been ordered by the Treasury to pay back 29.1bn CFA francs ($51.2m), corresponding to an unpaid tax withholding on the acquisition of Tullow Oil's assets.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 07.04.2026

Inner circle
The powerful networks of Khalil Rihan, President Nguema's favoured businessman

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Beijing, China, September 2024. © Ken Ishii/Pool/Getty/AFP

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 03.04.2026

Spotlight
The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

Abebe Aemro Selassie at the IMF and World Bank annual meeting in Washington, 16 October 2025. © Graeme Sloan / Sipa USA / Reuters

Subscribers only Finance 02.04.2026

Airline Afrijet back in court over use of the FlyGabon brand

The case resumed this week before the commercial court of Libreville with two businessmen claiming ownership of the brand used by the national airline. They plan to step up their legal efforts, particularly on the intellectual property front.

Subscribers only Business 02.04.2026

Libreville initiates judicial proceedings against oil company Perenco in Paris

Noureddin Bongo in London, 5 November 2025. © Richard A. Brooks / AFP

Subscribers only Politics, Business 27.03.2026

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally promotes development programme

The President of Gabon will present the 2026-2030 national growth and development plan in Malabo on the sidelines of the heads of state summit of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and at the Africa CEO Forum.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 26.03.2026

Oligui Nguema moves to tighten grip on opposition

Amid rising social discontent and the looming prospect of a revised budget under IMF constraints, the president has moved to consolidate his political footing. Through attempts to co-opt or divide rival parties, he is seeking to head off any challenge.

Subscribers only Politics 25.03.2026

Campaign poster for Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in Libreville, 7 April 2025.

Oligui Nguema ousts long-standing French wiretapping master

The president has terminated the contract of French expert Jean-Charles Solon, who had been in charge of the powerful presidential interception and surveillance centre in Libreville for 13 years. For the first time, a senior Gabonese intelligence official will take over the organisation's leadership.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 13.03.2026

Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Addis Ababa, on 14 February 2026.

CEMAC countries meet in Paris amid IMF negotiations

On 17 March 2026, Paris will host the traditional annual tripartite meeting between officials from the French Treasury, the economy and finance ministers of the franc zone countries, representatives of CEMAC and monetary institutions.

Subscribers only Finance 10.03.2026

BEAC changes tactics with mining and oil operators

With foreign exchange reserves dwindling, member states, in the midst of negotiations with the IMF, asked the central bank for progress on the issue of repatriating funds for the rehabilitation of mining and oil sites

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 09.03.2026

A decisive year lies ahead for the Grande Loge du Gabon

With the Grand Master Jacques-Denis Tsanga expected to try for a new three-year term at the end of 2026, internal tensions are increasingly on the rise against a backdrop of financial difficulties.

Subscribers only Politics 09.03.2026

Construction company Webcor lodges complaint against member of Oligui Nguema circle

In a dispute with Libreville stretching back more than a decade, the French firm intends to pursue its case. On 24 February, it filed "fraud" charges against a senior state official.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 05.03.2026

UN chief appoints interim envoy

Gabonese diplomat Parfait Onanga-Anyanga has been acting as interim head of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa in Libreville since 23 February.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.02.2026

Fresh legal blow in Paris for India's Afcons Infrastructure

On 29 January, the Paris Court of Appeal refused to block the payment of €17.8m in guarantees by Indian firm Afcons Infrastructure to Société Autoroutière du Gabon (SAG).

Subscribers only Infrastructure 12.02.2026

Oligui Nguema convinces Sassou-Nguesso to repatriate oil revenues

At the CEMAC heads of state conference, the Gabonese and Congolese presidents agreed to guarantee the economic stability of the region and avoid a devaluation of the CFA franc.

Subscribers only Finance 29.01.2026

Guterres parts ways with special representative for the region

The head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa will not be reappointed at the end of his term, which expires next month. The Nigerien diplomat has been weakened by an internal investigation into alleged acts of "sexual exploitation and abuse".

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.01.2026

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, in New York, 17 December 2025.

Bonkoungou sources helicopters in Pakistan for Libreville

The Burkinabe magnate was tasked by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema with procuring Russian military equipment. This order has caused perplexity within the ranks of the military high command.

Subscribers only Defence 13.01.2026

Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema unveiled his new government on the first day of the new year. Economy minister and BGFIBank boss Henri-Claude Oyima has been ousted and a new position of vice-president in charge of the executive has gone to Hermann Immongault.

Subscribers only Politics 06.01.2026

Hermann Immongault, then minister of the interior, announces the presidential election results in Libreville on 13 April 2025.

Spotlight
In the shadow of Emmanuel Macron, Eramet's delicate situation

The task force on the country's debt settlement has in recent months been trying to get involved in negotiations between the state and the French mining giant. This issue was addressed during the French president's visit to Libreville last month.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 02.12.2025

Emmanuel Macron and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema visit the headquarters of the Compagnie Minière de l'Ogooué in Libreville, 24 November 2025.

Ahead of its congress, the Bongos' old party enters turbulent waters

The Parti Démocratique Gabonais, forsaken by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is entering turbulent waters before its end-of-year congress as internal dissent simmers.

Subscribers only Politics 01.12.2025

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Despite years of discussions, the BEAC still hasn't managed to reach an agreement with extractive industries representatives. Negotiations are stalling over the sensitive issue of repatriating funds to the CFA franc zone for the restoration of mining and oil sites.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 25.11.2025

Lebanese firm Averda wins latest round in its battle with Libreville

The Gabonese state has tried in vain to reverse an arbitration decision ordering it to pay €37m to waste management company Averda.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 24.11.2025

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Gabon's debt is destabilising the CFA franc zone and posing a direct threat to the International Monetary Fund's programmes with Chad and the Central African Republic. However, during a recent visit to Libreville, the international institution's director for Africa said he was open to discussions with Gabon.

Subscribers only Finance 19.11.2025

IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie (right) during the organisation's annual meetings, Washington, October 2024.

Libreville seeks refinancing following $1bn deal with Gunvor

In June, the Ministry of Finance obtained a loan of several billion dollars from Afreximbank. It is likely to be used for energy production and manganese processing projects, but could also fuel other ambitions.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 13.11.2025

Oligui Nguema puts together a Senate dominated by UDB party members

The Gabonese president was personally involved in the talks between parties leading up to the senatorial elections of 8 and 25 November. He has heavily favoured his own party, the Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs, which, after securing an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, is expected to do the same in the Senate.

Subscribers only Politics 05.11.2025

An Oligui Nguema campaign billboard in Libreville in April 2025.

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Gabon

State urges Gabon Oil Co to settle tax backlog of $51.2m

Inner circle
The powerful networks of Khalil Rihan, President Nguema's favoured businessman

Spotlight
The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

Airline Afrijet back in court over use of the FlyGabon brand

Libreville initiates judicial proceedings against oil company Perenco in Paris

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally promotes development programme

Oligui Nguema moves to tighten grip on opposition

Oligui Nguema ousts long-standing French wiretapping master

CEMAC countries meet in Paris amid IMF negotiations

BEAC changes tactics with mining and oil operators

A decisive year lies ahead for the Grande Loge du Gabon

Construction company Webcor lodges complaint against member of Oligui Nguema circle

UN chief appoints interim envoy

Fresh legal blow in Paris for India's Afcons Infrastructure

Oligui Nguema convinces Sassou-Nguesso to repatriate oil revenues

Guterres parts ways with special representative for the region

Bonkoungou sources helicopters in Pakistan for Libreville

Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Spotlight
In the shadow of Emmanuel Macron, Eramet's delicate situation

Ahead of its congress, the Bongos' old party enters turbulent waters

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Lebanese firm Averda wins latest round in its battle with Libreville

Spotlight
IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Libreville seeks refinancing following $1bn deal with Gunvor

Oligui Nguema puts together a Senate dominated by UDB party members

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State urges Gabon Oil Co to settle tax backlog of $51.2m

Inner circle The powerful networks of Khalil Rihan, President Nguema's favoured businessman

Spotlight The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

Airline Afrijet back in court over use of the FlyGabon brand

Libreville initiates judicial proceedings against oil company Perenco in Paris

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally promotes development programme

Oligui Nguema moves to tighten grip on opposition

Oligui Nguema ousts long-standing French wiretapping master

CEMAC countries meet in Paris amid IMF negotiations

BEAC changes tactics with mining and oil operators

A decisive year lies ahead for the Grande Loge du Gabon

Construction company Webcor lodges complaint against member of Oligui Nguema circle

UN chief appoints interim envoy

Fresh legal blow in Paris for India's Afcons Infrastructure

Oligui Nguema convinces Sassou-Nguesso to repatriate oil revenues

Guterres parts ways with special representative for the region

Bonkoungou sources helicopters in Pakistan for Libreville

Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Spotlight In the shadow of Emmanuel Macron, Eramet's delicate situation

Ahead of its congress, the Bongos' old party enters turbulent waters

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Lebanese firm Averda wins latest round in its battle with Libreville

Spotlight IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Libreville seeks refinancing following $1bn deal with Gunvor

Oligui Nguema puts together a Senate dominated by UDB party members

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Inner circle
The powerful networks of Khalil Rihan, President Nguema's favoured businessman

Spotlight
The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

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In the shadow of Emmanuel Macron, Eramet's delicate situation

Spotlight
IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit