The Gabonese Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has responded to the government’s water emergency decree announced on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to combating potable water trafficking, the party warns that abruptly halting the truck-based distribution system could worsen supply shortages for local populations. Instead, it urges strict regulation over a blanket ban.
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