Gabon Restores Financial Stability with Over 3 Trillion CFA Francs Debt Repayment. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — December 31, 2025 (ImNews) — President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced in his New Year address that Gabon has repaid nearly 3,142 billion francs CFA in domestic and external debt since August 30, 2023.
The move reflects the government’s commitment to alleviate the heavy debt burden inherited from the previous regime and restore the country’s financial credibility, according to the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP).
In his speech, President Nguema emphasized the need to balance fiscal discipline with the continuation of public investment to meet development aspirations and strengthen the country’s economic sovereignty. He highlighted strategic actions taken, including the acquisition of Assala Energies, the Petroleum Stores Company of Africa, Tullow Oil, and the SNBG, as well as the shift to industrial mining operations in place of artisanal exploitation and the decision to launch the local transformation of manganese.
Additionally, President Nguema outlined fiscal measures to optimize revenue and rationalize expenditures.
These include the introduction of a housing tax, the implementation of pay — and-display parking and tolls, the revaluation of gambling revenues, and the elimination of certain tax exemptions.
Furthermore, the president mentioned the continuation of the digitization of public administration, with the roll — out of a fully operational integrated public finance system by 2026, ensuring strict adherence to international standards in revenue and expenditure execution.
According to regional officials, the government’s efforts aim to preserve macroeconomic stability while supporting structural projects.
The repaid debt and the implemented fiscal measures are part of a broader strategy to stabilize the economy and foster sustainable growth.
