Gabon: Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs Focuses on Women and Youth for Strategic Political Rebirth. LIBREVILLE, Gabon — 1 February 2026 (AGP) – The Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), Gabon’s majority party in the national assembly, senate, and local governments, has initiated a strategic political comeback by highlighting the roles of women and young people within its ranks. This move is seen as a shift towards a more inclusive political approach, aiming to bolster the party’s presence in the public sphere.
The political event, which took place in Libreville over the weekend, featured the return of the UDB’s Women’s League with a focus on “Women’s Participation in Politics: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects. Officials commented on the matter. “These events were designed to showcase the party’s dynamic leadership and outline its political roadmap.
According to regional officials, the discussions at the Women’s League event centered on structuring female leadership, political training, entrepreneurship, and support for female candidates in upcoming elections. Laurence Ndong, the executive president of the Women’s League, emphasized the critical role of women in the nation’s transformation, stating that “the Gabonese woman is at the heart of the country’s transformation.”
On the youth front, the Political Café provided a platform for expression and awareness about civic participation.
Mays Mouissi, the Secretary General of the UDB, encouraged young people to engage more actively in politics and become a force for proposition, aligning with the vision of the President Founder, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
The UDB’s decision to launch its political renaissance through its women’s and youth organizations signals its intention to break from past political inactivity and regain a dominant position in the political landscape. This strategy comes amidst a backdrop of growing political competition, notably from the Ensemble pour le Gabon platform and the Parti Démocratique Gabonais (PDG).
Further details about the UDB’s political initiatives are expected in the coming days as the party continues to assert its presence in Gabon’s political sphere.
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Source: Gabon-quotidien.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
