Libreville, Gabon — July 14, 2026 The Gabonese National Gendarmerie concluded its annual officers’conference in Libreville on July 13, 2026, with a focus on the escalating insecurity in the country and the strategies to address it. Officials commented on the matter.
The event highlighted the Gabonese Defense and Security Forces'(FDS) commitment to modernizing its capabilities to tackle contemporary threats. This modernization effort is evident in recent promotions and strategic initiatives, such as the production of uniforms for the defense and security forces, which underscores the government’s push towards self-sufficiency in military logistics. During the conference, officials emphasized the need for comprehensive solutions to the growing insecurity, acknowledging the FDS’s involvement in various political and security events, including the Central African Republic Civil War.
The discussions aimed to identify the principal factors contributing to the insecurity and to formulate recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the FDS’s actions.
The recommendations included the development of a national security strategy, strengthening coordination among stakeholders, modernizing the legal framework and intelligence tools, reorganizing command structures, fostering community policing, securing borders, promoting female leadership, improving operational capabilities, combating cybercrime, and enhancing personnel, training, digital transformation, and infrastructure.
The conference’s outcomes will be submitted to relevant authorities for examination and progressive implementation to bolster public security and national stability.
The Gabonese National Gendarmerie’s annual conference serves as a crucial forum for addressing security concerns and charting a course for the future of the FDS.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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