Gabon aims for agricultural independence with 25 billion FCFA investment

In a bold interview with the press, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has set an ambitious target: breaking Gabon’s heavy reliance on food imports by 2030. The strategy, unveiled in June 2026, combines political resolve with substantial financial backing to restore the country’s agricultural sovereignty.

By Kadi Alhassane — Senior correspondent