The Minister of Finance and the Economy, Thierry Minko, announced the establishment of an economic growth program "with support" from the IMF.
He added that technical and institutional discussions with the Fund had recently intensified. Stated objective: strengthen macroeconomic stability and support the economic and social development of the country.
To do this, Gabon also has a 2026 budget of 9.7 billion euros, with an increase in public investments and social spending.
Gabon also announces the repatriation of $270 million in restoration funds from the Gabon Oil Company.
For observers, these initiatives also constitute a message aimed at reassuring the population.
The International Monetary Fund plans to visit its staff to Gabon next month as part of its ongoing collaboration with Gabonese authorities.
These initiatives constitute a strong signal addressed to markets and donors. However, the announcement comes as the country is under budgetary pressure and after seeing its sovereign rating lowered. In December 2025, the Fitch Ratings agency passed the country's sovereign rating to CCC, citing strong tensions on the state treasury, difficult access to markets and the rapid rise in public debt.
