Oligui Nguema engages with Gabonese diaspora and influencers, emphasizing direct communication

The meeting, held on May 4, 2026, at the Presidential Palace in Libreville, occurred alongside the inauguration of the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace. President Nguema fostered an atmosphere of frankness and proximity, expressing his commitment to leveraging digital platforms and the diaspora for Gabon's international outreach. He shared his humble origins, stating, "I was not born with a silver spoon.

I came from these same neighborhoods you see, from PK, Akébé, Rio. These are the neighborhoods where I grew up." The President encouraged influencers to provide authentic accounts of what they observed in Gabon, stating, "You came, that's good, you saw the country, you looked, you saw the infrastructure, go tell it, that's all.

The eye that saw does not lie." Diaspora members reaffirmed their support, noting their presence at the national dialogue and the palace inauguration. The discussions also highlighted the need to strengthen connections between the diaspora and Gabonese institutions.