Gabon President to Attend 39th African Union Summit. Libreville, Gabon — 12 February 2026 Lead Paragraph Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is set to participate in the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, scheduled for 14-15 February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The summit, according to the Gabonese Press Agency, will focus on ensuring sustainable availability of water and safe sanitation systems to achieve the Agenda 2063 objectives.
Officials commented on the matter.
The summit aims to highlight the urgency of challenges related to water access, sustainable water resource management, and their impact on food security, public health, and development.
The continent faces increasing pressure on its water resources due to rising demand, accelerated urbanization, and the impacts of climate change.
The summit will provide a platform to propose innovative and continent — appropriate solutions, particularly in the area of rational and sustainable water resource management. President Oligui Nguema’s participation is seen as a demonstration of Gabon’s commitment to the continent’s priorities and its role as an engaged actor in addressing current challenges, particularly those related to water and the environment. Further details regarding the summit’s outcomes and discussions are expected to emerge following the event.
The summit’s focus on water sustainability is timely, given the critical role of water in Africa’s development and resilience in the face of climate change.
