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Gabon/indice de performance logistique:
La banque mondiale (BM) vient de rendre public l'indice de performance logistique, pour l'année 2025, lequel mesure les performances des pays en matière de douanes, d'infrastructures, d'expéditions et de logistique. Un rapport qui classe le Gabon à la 115ème place sur 139 pays. Un rang qui fait grincer les dents.
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Gabon/Succession à BGFIBANK :
Après 40ans à la tête de BGFIBank Henri-Claude Oyima sait déjà qui pourrait lui succéder. Car, dans une interview exlusive accordée à EcoMatin, un site d'information camerounais, et paru récemment, Henri-Claude Oyima révèle avoir déjà en tête le nom et le profil de son successeur à la tête de BGFIBank, tout en excluant toute précipitation.
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Henri-Claude Oyima dévoile ses reformes chocs
Entre grand discours et réalités, le Ministre d’Etat, Henri-Claude Oyima a tracé sa feuille de route pour une nouvelle ère dans la gestion des finances publiques basée sur des réformes structurelles.
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L’apport de la BCEG dans le financement de l’économie
la BCEG se positionne comme un moteur dans la croissance et le développement des activités économiques au Gabon du rôle de l’épargne à l’investissement.
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SEEG : Vers une séparation des activités Eau et Energie
Selon le Ministre de l’Accès Universel à l’Eau et à l’Energie, Phillipe TANANGOYE, le processus de séparation de la SEEG en deux entités distinctes (Eaux et Energie) est une phase d’étude, incluant la certification des comptes, l’évaluation patrimoniale, la détermination de l’actionnariat et la création juridique des nouvelles sociétés. Plus précisément, cette opération de scission-création-absorption prévoit la fusion de la société de Patrimoine et de Gabon Power Company -GPC) et l’intégration du CNEE et de la SETEG aux nouvelles structures ainsi que le renforcement de l’Autorité de Régulation du Secteur de l’Eau et de l’Energie.
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l’Etat gabonais renforce les capacités de mobilisation du secteur des assurances
Selon le Ministre de l’Economie et des Finances, Henri-Claude OYIMA, le projet de décret portant obligation de saturation des capacités d’assurance et réassurance du marché local avant toute cession de réassurance facultative à l’étranger permettra d’accroitre la rétention des primes sur le territoire, de réduire les transfert de capitaux vers l’extérieur et, partant, de consolider le financement domestique du secteur des assurances, en cohérence avec les objectifs de souverainetés économique du Gouvernement.
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Analyse approfondie de la crise du Fonds Gabonais d’Investissement Souverain (FGIS)
Le Fonds Gabonais d’Investissement Souverain (FGIS), doté d’un capital proche de 200 milliards de FCFA à sa création, représente aujourd’hui un cas paradigmatique de gestion financière défaillante au sein des fonds souverains africains. Miné par des dysfonctionnements conjoncturels et structurels, le FGIS n’est plus que l’ombre de lui-même.
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La COBAC projette de relever le capital minimum des banques
La Commission bancaire de l’Afrique centrale (COBAC) vient d’annoncer une réforme majeure visant à renforcer la solidité du système bancaire au sein de la Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale (CEMAC). À compter du 1er janvier 2026, et de manière progressive jusqu’en 2029, le capital social minimum exigé des banques passera de 10 à 25 milliards FCFA. Parallèlement, le seuil applicable aux établissements financiers non bancaires sera porté de 1 à 4 milliards FCFA. Cette hausse significative s’inscrit dans le cadre du plan stratégique « OWALI 2025-2029 ».
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Gabon Moves Forward on “Blue Bonds”
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Gabon reached a significant milestone in the implementation of its “Blue Bonds” project. The Minister of the Sea, Fisheries, and Blue Economy, Laurence Ndong, chaired the first ordinary session of the Project Steering Committee (COPIL).
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PLF 2026: The Senate Scrutinizes the Budget Presented by Henri-Claude Oyima
The 2026 Finance Bill, totaling 6,358.2 billion FCFA with a funding requirement of 2,204.3 billion FCFA, was presented by Henri-Claude Oyima before the Senate. Senators reviewed the main budgetary outlines, the management of public finances, and social commitments, emphasizing discipline, transparency, and execution efficiency.
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Gaboprix, the weak link: CECA-GADIS is faltering.
The General Director of CECA-GADIS, Isabelle Essonghe, points directly to the Gaboprix department as responsible for the group's current difficulties. Between falling turnover, repeated losses, and the closure of 43 stores, the survival of the company and over 2,000 jobs are now threatened.
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Gabon's Bet to Reform its Public Finances
In a press release from the Ministry of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, in charge of the fight against the High Cost of Living, published on November 14, 2025, the Gabonese Government unveiled a series of reforms designed to modernize the management of public finances, refocus debt on productive investment, and stimulate growth starting in 2026. Driven by an optimistic projection of 6.5%, this strategy is intended to be the matrix for new budgetary governance. However, its operational feasibility remains in question, as public management is still marked by structural fragilities. The success of the plan will depend on the ability to establish lasting managerial discipline.
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Strike Notice at the CDC: Between Union Blackmail and Stalled Dialogue.
Our editorial team conducted an investigation into the strike notice filed by the workers' union of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation (CDC), which is visibly accompanied by a targeted communication campaign against its General Administrator-Director (GAD). We present our analysis of this burning issue, which smells of a settling of scores.
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The Financial Analyst, Willy Ontsia, Denounces Bloomberg's Erroneous Projections
A recent report by the Bloomberg agency has sent a shockwave by describing Gabon as a state "on the verge of bankruptcy." What is your opinion on this claim by Bloomberg ?
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The AfDB wants to reshape the architecture of African stock exchanges
On November 18 and 19, under the impetus of the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr. Sidi Ould Tah, more than fifty senior officials from regional banks, major African stock exchanges, and private equity and venture capital funds met during the first structured meeting between the AfDB and the continent's stock markets.
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The 2026 Finance Act Opens a New Economic and Financial Era for Gabon
The draft 2026 Finance Bill, announced under the presidential impulse of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma and steered by his Minister of the Economy and Finance, Henri-Claude Oyima, establishes an ambitious budget exceeding 6000 billion FCFA. This budget constitutes the cornerstone of a new economic development model structured around six strategic pillars. This overhaul aims for a significant acceleration of growth and a sustainable diversification of the Gabonese economy.
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The Paradox of the Gabonese Economy: The Multi-Year Rise in National Wealth Contrasts with the Continuous Decline in the Standard of Living of the Gabonese Population.
This report by the World Bank Group teaches us that, in terms of national wealth, Gabon saw its overall capital—including natural, human, and physical capital—grow by 35% between 1995 and 2020, reaching 105 billion dollars in real chain-linked 2019 dollars (or approximately 65.508 billion CFA francs). This wealth is dominated by natural capital, which accounts for 42% of the total, followed by human capital (31%) and physical capital (27%).
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Gabon's Economic Trajectory: The World Bank Forecasts 2.4% Growth Versus 6.5% According to the Gabonese Government's Draft 2026 Finance Law.
According to the latest economic report on Gabon published by the World Bank Group, Gabonese economic growth, which reached 2.9% in 2024, is expected to slightly decrease between 2025 and 2027, with anticipated growth of around 2.4% per year. This slower progression is primarily attributed to lower performance in the oil sector, high public debt, cash flow tensions, and a fiscal situation that deteriorated in 2024. Specifically, the decline in oil revenues, combined with an increase in public spending, widened the budget deficit, thereby increasing the risks related to public finance sustainability. This trend underscores the urgent need for rigorous management and diversification of revenue sources to stabilize the State budget in the medium term.
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Government Seminar on the 2026 Finance Act
This Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the auditorium of the Ministry of Economy in Arambo, Libreville, will host a crucial government seminar. Under the direction of Minister of State Henri-Claude OYIMA, Vice-President of the Government for the interim period and in charge of Economy, Finance, Debt, Participations, and the fight against the high cost of living, this seminar will also bring together Louise Pierrette MVONO, Minister of Planning, Foresight, Oil, and Gas for the interim period.
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Gabon's Central Purchasing Agency: A Possible Remedy in the Fight Against the High Cost of Living?
Since the adoption of the CEAG in mid-2025, Gabon hopes to contain the inflation of foodstuffs and essential goods, which is weighing heavily on household purchasing power. The appointment of the Director General during the Council of Ministers meeting on December 4th marks the concrete launch of a structure intended to pool purchases, stabilize prices, and guarantee regular supply. For vulnerable families, the impact could be real — if the State manages to implement its commitments with transparency and efficiency.
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SIGFiP: The Digital Revolution at the Heart of Gabonese Financial Management.
Knowing that the official launch is scheduled for January 2026, the Integrated Public Finance Management System (SIGFiP) embodies a major step forward for Gabonese economic governance. This digital platform centralizes and modernizes the management of public revenue and expenditure, bringing together the Treasury, Taxes, Customs, and other key entities under a single system, thus ensuring unprecedented coherence.
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Why Do Multinational Corporations Violate Foreign Exchange Regulations with Impunity?
Dependence on raw materials and the incomplete application of regulations make the zone vulnerable to external shocks and impact the BEAC's monetary policy.
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Governmental Seminar: Progress Review on the Implementation of the 5 Strategic Funds Announced by the Government.
Meeting for a seminar in Libreville, members of the government reviewed the progress of the five strategic funds established to support Gabon's economic and social transformation. While concrete advances have been registered in several key sectors, financial, technical, and regulatory obstacles still hinder the full implementation of these instruments intended to accelerate national development.
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Gabon Ranks 8th Worldwide on the List of Countries Most Exposed to Money Laundering and Financial Crime
According to the latest Basel Anti-Money-Laundering Index 2025, published by the Basel Institute on Governance, Gabon is ranked 8th globally and 4th in Africa on the list of countries most exposed to money laundering and financial crime. This rating, which measures the vulnerability of 177 nations based on 17 rigorously established criteria by influential bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Transparency International, and the World Bank, highlights major flaws in the Gabonese system.
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President Oligui Nguema Drives a Reshaping of Economic Partnerships in Gabon
Libreville, December 17, 2025 – In a display of dynamism and resolve, the President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, granted an audience on Tuesday to two major delegations: the Ciment d’Afrique (CIMAF) group, led by its CEO Mr. Anas Sefrioui, and the Chinese group HUNAN XINZHONAO INVESTMENT, currently on a prospecting mission in Gabon.
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The CEMAC zone anticipates a growth rate of 3.4% in 2026, with agriculture and infrastructure as drivers of sub-regional development.
The Commission of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) has announced a forecast of regional economic growth at 3.4% in 2026, up from the 2.7% expected for 2025. This trajectory, welcome in a global context marked by geopolitical uncertainty and climate shocks, rests on two solid pillars: revitalized agriculture and a boom in public works. Beyond the figures, this dynamic reflects the early successes of diversification strategies, long called for to break dependence on hydrocarbons.
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Gabon is massively attracting foreign investors: 640 billion CFA francs in FDI in 2024.
Gabon confirms its growing appeal to international investors, with a record flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounting to USD 1.145 billion (around CFA 640 billion) in 2024. This exceptional performance, announced by official sources, includes ‘Greenfield’ projects valued at USD 976 million, reflecting strong enthusiasm for the opportunities offered by the country.
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Fitch Ratings has downgraded Gabon’s sovereign credit rating to CCC-, citing the country as facing ‘substantial credit risk’ with a ‘very concerning’ solvency outlook.
Libreville, December 20, 2025 – Fitch Ratings has once again struck hard by downgrading Gabon’s sovereign credit rating to CCC-, placing the country among those facing “substantial credit risk” with a “very concerning” solvency outlook. According to Fitch, public debt is projected to climb to 86.6% of GDP over the 2023–2027 period, far exceeding the 70% threshold set by CEMAC, while the budget deficit is expected to widen from 1.3% to 2.3% of GDP and growth remain limited at 2.7%. Stable inflation at 1.7%, net external debt at 25% of GDP, and foreign direct investment capped at 4.1% complete this bleak picture, threatening “deteriorating fiscal flexibility,” payment arrears, and a heightened risk of default—potentially to be addressed through recourse to the IMF.
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Gabon Shines on the Sub-Regional Financial Market: Resounding Success of the EOG 6.25% Bond Against International Cassandras
Libreville, December 22, 2025 – Amid global budgetary tensions, the State of Gabon has just achieved a remarkable breakthrough on the financial market. The public bond issue “EOG 6.25% Net 2023–2028” successfully raised USD 190 million, equivalent to CFAF 118 billion, oversubscribed by more than 212%. This resounding success stands in stark contrast to the bond issues of 2024, which were often hampered by weak investor participation and repeated extensions.
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Mont-Bouet : Régulation du plus grand marché de Libreville pour lutter contre l’informel et les transferts d’argents hors impôts et taxes
Le quartier Mont-Bouet, célèbre pour abriter le plus grand marché de Libreville, s’apprête à faire l’objet d’une régulation stricte visant à améliorer l’inclusion et la sécurité financière ainsi que la transparence des transactions financières des commerçants avec leurs clients et vis-à-vis des impôts et taxes à payer l’Etat gabonais. Ce projet répond à une problématique majeure : les transferts d’argent réalisés dans l’informel, hors du circuit bancaire classique, qui échappent au contrôle fiscal, privant ainsi l’État de recettes essentielles.
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