Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is presiding over a crucial session of the Council of Ministers this Friday at the Presidential Palace in Libreville, the Presidency of the Republic has announced.
The high-level meeting comes on the heels of two significant political and administrative developments: the recent adoption of a new law on political party reform by the National Assembly, and the conclusion of the inaugural session of the National Commission on Decentralization (CND).
The CND session, held from June 17 to 18, focused on the long-standing issue of transferring powers and financial resources from the central government to local authorities.
One of its key outcomes was a proposal to allocate 100 billion CFA francs to strengthen the capacity of territorial entities — a move seen as a foundational step in Gabon’s ongoing decentralization drive.
Friday’s Council session is expected to deliberate on how to effectively implement this transfer of competencies, with discussions likely to address the legal, logistical, and financial implications of empowering local governments.
In addition to decentralization, ministers will review a range of urgent government initiatives, including the implementation of priority state projects and the evaluation of new draft legislation. Current affairs affecting national governance may also be raised during the deliberations.
According to the presidency, the official Communication summarizing the outcomes of the Council’s discussions will be made public later in the evening.
This meeting marks a pivotal moment for the administration as it attempts to navigate reform in governance structures while maintaining political stability.
The convergence of party reform and decentralization efforts reflects a broader vision of institutional transformation under President Oligui Nguema’s leadership.
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