July 16, 2026
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As a leading oil producer in Central Africa, Gabon faces a paradox: despite its vast crude reserves, the country remains heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products. The Central African States Bank (BEAC) has now issued a stark warning to Libreville, urging immediate modernization of the Gabonese Refining Company (SOGARA) to mitigate economic vulnerabilities and safeguard regional foreign exchange reserves.