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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

Hermann Immongault, then minister of the interior, announces the presidential election results in Libreville on 13 April 2025.© Wang Guansen / Xinhua News Agency / Newscom / MaxPPP

Subscribers only Politics 06.01.2026

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

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

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 02.12.2025

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.

Parisian Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, owned by Libreville, threatened with forced sale

A luxurious French 18th century building belonging to the Gabonese state has become the subject of a summons to pay procedure for seizure of property by one of the country's creditors. If Libreville does not honour its debt by the end of the year, the property could be sold at auction.

Subscribers only Business 04.11.2025

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The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Gabon's sovereign wealth fund, endowed with nearly €300m, is now on its last legs. It is undermined by power struggles and financial mismanagement, and has failed in its mission to develop a non-oil economy for the country.

Subscribers only Finance 03.11.2025

© Photomontage - Illustration: Julien Pacaud; L. Marin/AFP ; D. Beloumou Olomo/AFP

Oligui Nguema personally promotes new Baie des Rois business district

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema intends on giving Emmanuel Macron a tour of the future Baie des Rois business district during his flash visit to Libreville on 23 November.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 30.10.2025

Who is Alfred Nguia Banda, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's new envoy to Paris?

The 68 year-old was unexpectedly appointed as Gabon's ambassador in Paris on 23 October. He knows the French capital well, having lived there in exile during Ali Bongo's second term in office, from 2016 to 2023.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.10.2025

Libreville plays go-between with Bissau and Bangui to discuss ex-president's future

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema brought together his Central African and Guinea-Bissau counterparts in the Gabonese capital on 16 October to consider the fate of former president François Bozizé, who is in exile in Guinea-Bissau.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 21.10.2025

Republican Guard scandals embarrass Oligui Nguema

Accused of kidnapping a businessman, the commander of the presidential bodyguard unit has been relieved of his duties. The activities of members of the Republican Guard, which the head of state once served in, are creating growing tensions within the security apparatus.

Subscribers only Defence 17.10.2025

Legislative elections: Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's measured silence

In a highly tense election, the new presidential party, the Union des Bâtisseurs, largely supplanted the Gabonese Democratic Party, which came second. All this under the benevolent gaze of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, who left his supporters to fight it out amongst themselves.

Subscribers only Politics 14.10.2025

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

UNOCA remains in turmoil and its head is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged sexual exploitation. At the United Nations headquarters in New York, the teams of Secretary-General António Guterres are seeking a solution and a replacement to lead the bureau.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.10.2025

UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, 23 September 2025.

Behind the scenes of Oligui Nguema's meeting with World Bank president

Gabonese Leopold Engozogo Mba and his compatriot Herman Nzébi, special adviser to the Gabonese president, facilitated the meeting between the head of state and the president of the World Bank.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.09.2025

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

The accounting firm's French-speaking offices are to create an independent network to take over from the British giant when it leaves sub-Saharan Africa, scheduled for April 2026. The future entity will be supported at a technical level by the consultancy and audit firm during this transition.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

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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

Parisian Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, owned by Libreville, threatened with forced sale

In Focus
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Oligui Nguema personally promotes new Baie des Rois business district

Who is Alfred Nguia Banda, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's new envoy to Paris?

Libreville plays go-between with Bissau and Bangui to discuss ex-president's future

Republican Guard scandals embarrass Oligui Nguema

Legislative elections: Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's measured silence

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Behind the scenes of Oligui Nguema's meeting with World Bank president

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Air France confronted with headache of serving Bangui

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has two irons in the fire in legislative elections

Oligui Nguema shortly to return to Abidjan

Guterres representative under internal investigation

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Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

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Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

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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

Parisian Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo, owned by Libreville, threatened with forced sale

In Focus The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Oligui Nguema personally promotes new Baie des Rois business district

Who is Alfred Nguia Banda, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's new envoy to Paris?

Libreville plays go-between with Bissau and Bangui to discuss ex-president's future

Republican Guard scandals embarrass Oligui Nguema

Legislative elections: Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's measured silence

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Behind the scenes of Oligui Nguema's meeting with World Bank president

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Air France confronted with headache of serving Bangui

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has two irons in the fire in legislative elections

Oligui Nguema shortly to return to Abidjan

Guterres representative under internal investigation

In Focus Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

In Focus Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

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

Spotlight
IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

In Focus
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

In Focus
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

In Focus
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery