Gabon is under increasing fiscal pressure as the government prepares to meet heavy financial obligations expected in 2026 under the National Development Transition Plan.
Projections show that debt servicing could reach nearly 2,500 billion CFA francs this year, representing about a quarter of the country’s national wealth and placing Gabon in one of the most challenging economic periods in its recent history.
In this context, a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded a week-long visit to Libreville to review the country’s economic outlook and reform priorities.
Following the visit, the IMF called on Gabonese authorities to accelerate key structural reforms, including improving public financial management, strengthening governance, enhancing the business environment and intensifying efforts to combat corruption.
Talks between Gabon and the IMF are expected to continue in the coming weeks as the government seeks solutions to ease budgetary pressures and ensure long-term economic stability.
Source: Newstimehub
