Gabon government faces evaluations and potential reshuffle after 100 days

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has issued a warning to his team, emphasizing performance and accountability. Ministers, including those from Foreign Affairs, Health, Digital Economy, Housing, and Planning and Foresight, have presented their progress. Immongault stressed that public policies must have a concrete social impact.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported diplomatic advancements, including Gabon's return to the African Union and strengthened cooperation within regional bodies like ECCAS, CEMAC, and the Commonwealth, as well as the repatriation of citizens. The Health Minister highlighted a medical ethics forum and an audit of the Libreville University Hospital Center. The Digital Economy sector focused on departmental reorganization and preparing legislation for startups.

The Minister of Housing, Mays Mouissi, announced the construction of 1,394 housing units, with 500 already underway, and the development of 4,300 plots by the National Real Estate Company at below-market prices. The Minister of Planning and Foresight, Louise Pierrette Mvono, stated that the National Growth and Development Plan is finalized and a census has covered nearly 90% of targeted homes. Government spokesperson Charles-Édouard Mombo conveyed President Nguema's warning that ministers failing to produce tangible results could be removed in an upcoming government reshuffle.