Libreville, Gabon — The Gabonese Minister of Justice, Augustin Emane, is set to represent Gabon at the 15th session plénière du GABAC, a regional meeting focused on combating money laundering and terrorism financing, taking place in N’Djamena, Chad, on October 3, 2026. This participation underscores Gabon’s commitment to enhancing its legal framework and institutional capacity in the fight against financial crimes.
The meeting comes on the heels of a July 17, 2026, discussion between Emane and the Secretary-General of GABAC, André Kanga, in Libreville. During this meeting, Kanga emphasized the importance of Gabon’s active involvement in the high-level segment of the GABAC session, which is dedicated to addressing the challenges of money laundering and terrorism financing.
The Gabonese government has been actively working to improve its anti — money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures. This effort was highlighted by the release of the second enhanced follow-up report on Gabon’s compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards in March 2026, which showcased progress in addressing identified gaps and improvements in Gabon’s ratings.
In addition to the FATF report, Gabon has been under the international spotlight for hosting a mission of experts from June 29 to July 1, 2026, to evaluate its progress in combating corruption and recovering illicit assets under the second cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This mission, organized by the Commission nationale de lutte contre la corruption et l’enrichissement illicite (CNLCEI), marked a significant step in Gabon’s anti-corruption journey. Gabon’s efforts to align its legal and institutional frameworks with international standards have been recognized, with some recommendations moving from “non-compliant” to “partially compliant” or even “compliant.
” The government’s validation of the UNCAC examination further demonstrates its dedication to the international anti-corruption framework.
As Gabon prepares for the GABAC session, the international community will be watching to see how the country’s initiatives translate into tangible results in the fight against financial crimes.
The participation of Minister Emane at the GABAC session is a clear indication of Gabon’s commitment to regional and global efforts in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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