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Macron's visit supports Gabon's post-coup transition and aims to establish economic, environmental, and youth-focused priorities in evolving France-Africa relations.
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France and Gabon seek ‘new beginning’ in relations
French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Gabon to renew diplomatic, military and economic ties with President Brice Oligui Nguema’s post-coup government. France has reduced its military presence but remains a key partner, backing projects like the Transgabonais railway renovation. Both leaders stressed a 'new beginning' in bilateral relations.
Macron cements ties with 'new Gabon' led by coup leader
After the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the French president made a stop in Libreville on Sunday. His warm welcome from Brice Oligui Nguema stood in sharp contrast to the anti-French sentiment spreading across the continent.
Returning from the G20 in Johannesburg, the Head of State stopped in Libreville on Sunday. He promised to "accompani" the new President Brice Oligui Nguema, who was the origin of the 2023 coup d'état.
The second visit of the French President to South Africa, on the occasion of the G20, aimed to deepen the "excellent relations" between Paris and Pretoria. Relations riddled of a suspicion of Françafrique.
The President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed Sunday, November 23, 2025 on the tarmac of the international airport Léon Mba de Libreville, his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, who came as part of a state visit which will have to end this Monday late in the morning. At the descent of the plane, President Macron greeted several Gabonese personalities. After the execution of the hymns of two countries, the two p…
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