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Official announcements and decisions from the government, regional institutions and Gabon's partners.
Facing load shedding of two hours a day on average in Greater Libreville, SEEG is rolling out a 2025-2028 three-year emergency plan based on 90 kV line repairs, an ACCC conductor carrying about 160 MW and new gas turbines at Owendo.
On 26 February 2026, the head of state asked for a programme with the IMF to be signed by May at the latest, while the Council of Ministers adopted a land tenure reform, a one-stop shop for land titles and pay caps in public entities.
On 5 February 2026, the World Bank approved financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for the Access to Basic Services and Performance Improvement Project (PASBAP).
The Council of Ministers of 29 January 2026 called for an IMF programme to be put in place and adopted texts on digital payments, public investment management and faster land procedures.
The Union of Gabonese Timber Foresters and Industrialists (UFIGA) and the Transgabonais Operating Company (SETRAG) have validated a tariff agreement governing the rail transport of logs for the 2025-2026 period, which notably removes the requirement for upfront cash payment.
China's ambassador to Gabon, Zhou Ping, said Beijing is actively pursuing negotiations to apply a zero customs duty regime to products from certain African countries, including Gabon.
Held on 22 December 2025 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Casablanca alongside the Africa Cup of Nations, the Morocco-Gabon economic meeting was organised under the theme "Gabon, land of harmony and opportunity".
At its last session of 2025, held in Yaoundé on 15 December, the Monetary Policy Committee raised its rates by 25 basis points because of the decline in the external coverage ratio of the currency.
The Council of Ministers of 4 December 2025 approved a flat-rate housing tax collected through electricity bills, a joint plan with BEAC on the external position and corrective measures following an audit of rents paid by the State.
ExxonMobil announced on 22 October 2025 the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese government to explore oil and gas resources in deep and ultra-deep waters off Gabon.
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