"LE GABON ENERVANT" OR "ANNOYING GABON"

English version  Dear readers, the United States has just published the value of its sovereign gold reserves in full transparency. This approach, far from being anecdotal, is rooted in good governance and the management of public affairs. Dear readers, it is entirely legitimate to demand total transparency from one's government regarding national reserves. In political history and the analysis of public finances, the publication of sovereign assets is not merely a matter of citizen curiosity; it is an imperative of good governance. Knowing the extent of foreign exchange reserves, including gold holdings, is essential for evaluating the sustainability of sovereign debt, analyzing the robustness of state budgets, and understanding the guarantees a country possesses when facing international creditors and rating agencies. Demanding accountability on this matter falls under the fundamental right to information regarding the nation's wealth. We know that Gabon possesses gold reserve...