LIBREVILLE, Gabon — On July 17, 2026, Théophane Nzame-Nze Biyoghe, the spokesperson for the Gabonese Presidency and special advisor to the head of state, held a press conference in Libreville. During this event, he outlined the state of progress on key projects initiated by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, emphasizing economic transformation, infrastructure development, and social advancement. Economic Transformation The government is committed to evolving the national economic model towards local resource transformation, particularly focusing on manganese to foster industrial activities, skill creation, and job generation within the country.
The state is investing in agriculture by distributing 145 tractors and agricultural equipment and deploying 91 vehicles for the sectoral administration. Infrastructure Development Infrastructure projects are a priority, with 1,886. 40 kilometers of roads currently under construction.
Notable projects include the Ovan — Makokou (97 km), Oyem-Assok-Medzeng (36 km), Moanda-Bakoumba (33. 4 km), Ntoum-Cocobeach (83 km), and the Transgabonaise PK24-PK105 section (81 km) road stretches, as well as the Alembe-Carrefour Le Roy-Mikouyi axis (306 km). Healthcare and Public Services In the healthcare sector, the government has rehabilitated 14 operating theaters and intensive care units, installed scanners in Port-Gentil, Koulamoutou, and Mouila, deployed 268 general practitioners across the country, and recruited 400 doctors and midwives.
Additionally, 200 community health workers were trained in seven departments. Efforts to improve access to clean water and electricity include the declaration of a state of emergency for water distribution and the commissioning of the Bikélé-Nkok power line, increasing the Grand Poubara dam’s production capacity to 160 MW, and the installation of 30 thermal generators in 16 localities. Biyoghe emphasized that the success of these transformations depends on the involvement of all stakeholders.
Officials commented on the matter.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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