"LE GABON ENERVANT" OR "ANNOYING GABON"

  English version   Any clear-sighted and relentless observer of the mechanics of clientelism and the reproduction of courtiers, particularly in the current Gabonese political context, will bring to light the fact that, ultimately, nothing really changes. It is nothing more than a petty game of rent-seekers following one another in single file. The evolution of these labels, from the Ali-Boys to the BLA-Boys, arriving today at the Oligui-Boys; strikingly illustrates how the system reinvents itself in form without ever changing in substance. It is not new ideological visions that are emerging, but simply new networks of influence. Loyalty shifts opportunistically toward the new center of gravity of power to secure a seat at the table, or in the kitchen. The term "rent-seekers" (or  profiteers ) is of surgical precision here, because in a state structure where the distribution of wealth is tied to proximity to the top of the State, allegiance becomes the ultimate economic a...

 

 

 

English version  According to the most recent reports (from the first quarter of 2026), a very sharp decline in natural gas production in Gabon has been observed. According to the economic outlook notes from the Gabonese Ministry of Economy, the gas sector is going through a major production crisis. Here are the key figures and facts regarding this situation: Staggering drop in the 1st quarter of 2026:  Production plummeted by nearly 42.8% (some sources even mention 44.9%) compared to the previous quarter, settling at just over 70,200 thousand cubic meters. Annual decline:  Year-on-year (compared to the same period in 2025), the drop is estimated at 32.5%. The causes:  This collapse is not linked to a drop in demand, but to severe industrial failures. It is explained by an accumulation of operational shutdowns due to repeated technical breakdowns. The situation is exacerbated by a shortage of surface equipment and spare parts, which prevents emergency repairs from be...