Gabon

Gabon · GAB · Africa

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Gabon is a Central African nation rich in oil and natural resources, which dominate its economy. Following a military coup in 2023, the country is currently under a transitional government aiming for a return to constitutional order. Despite its resource wealth, Gabon faces challenges in diversifying its economy and improving social indicators.

Leadership

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

Transitional President

Government: Military Transition

Raymond Ndong Sima

Hermann Immongault

Marcel Ntsama

Economy

GDP

$20.0B

GDP per Capita

$8.0K

GDP Growth

+3.5%

Inflation

2.5%

Unemployment

20.0%

Oil and GasTimberManganese MiningAgriculture

Trade

Key Exports

Crude petroleumManganeseTimberGold

Key Imports

Machinery and equipmentFoodstuffsChemicalsVehicles

Top Partners

ChinaIndiaUnited StatesFrance

Headlines (8)

ReutersJun 24

Moody's cuts Gabon's outlook to 'negative' on rising debt risk

PLOS (Public Library of Science)Jun 23

Hidden hematological, biochemical and immune costs of asymptomatic malaria infections in semi-wild chimpanzees

The Manila TimesJun 17

Record Resources Completes Sale of Non-Core Assets at Lake Temiskaming as Company Prioritizes Gabon Oil Assets

AfricanewsJun 10

Naila Opiangah: From Gabon to the global art scene

leadership15h ago

All Eyes On Glasgow As Commonwealth Games Countdown Enters Final Stretch

legit16h ago

Updated list: Namibian authorities publish full list of 121 countries eligible for visa on arrival

legit17h ago

Nigeria missing as Namibia releases list of African countries not eligible for visa on arrival

themarketsdaily17h ago