Gabon Initiates Repatriation of Citizens Amidst Middle East Security Concerns. City, Country — Libreville, Gabon — 11 March 2026 (AGP) The Gabonese government has announced plans to organize the repatriation of its citizens residing or in transit in the Middle East due to increasing security concerns in the region. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s decision was communicated in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by the Gabonese Press Agency.
According to the communiqué, this measure prioritizes Gabonese individuals already registered with Gabon’s diplomatic and consular representations in the affected areas.
The government is urging any Gabonese willing to repatriate but yet to report their intention to do so to register with the Cellule de veille et d’assistance d’urgence (CVAU) at their earliest convenience.
The government has provided contact numbers for inquiries and registration, including +966 594 731 262 and local numbers (+241) 74 40 17 18, (+241) 66 18 96 83, and (+241) 62 25 04 41.
The coordination of the repatriation effort is being handled by the diplomatic mission of the Gabonese Republic in Saudi Arabia. This action comes in response to the evolving security situation in the Middle East, which has raised concerns for the safety of Gabonese citizens.
The government’s proactive stance reflects its commitment to the protection of its citizens abroad.
Further details regarding the logistics of the repatriation process and the number of individuals expected to be affected are not immediately available.
The government has assured that it will provide updates as more information becomes available.
