Nine years after the collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy suddenly froze entire lifetimes of savings, Gabon’s government is finally taking action. Via a communiqué from the Ministry of Communication released on June 6, 2026, Libreville announced the official start of a large-scale census of affected depositors, an essential first step toward compensating them.
The countdown has begun. From June 8 to 11, 2026, La Poste branches across the entire country will open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to welcome defrauded customers. To be included on the lists and assert their rights, individuals must present a valid identity document along with any supporting paperwork proving their deposits. The goal of this rapid update is clear: to verify and refresh the database to prevent fraud and ensure every Central African CFA franc returns to its rightful owner.
A key promise of the Transition government nearing fulfillment
This initiative marks a major political milestone. Where the previous regime was known for empty promises, the authorities of the Fifth Republic reaffirmed as early as February 2025 their firm commitment to settling this painful social liability. By pushing this matter to the top of the agenda, the current administration seeks to restore the broken trust between the state and its citizens.
More than 31 billion CFA francs set aside for individual savers
The financial and human stakes are enormous. According to official figures, nearly 60,000 individual savers are directly affected by this historic freeze. To clear this debt, the state has allocated a total envelope of 31.212 billion CFA francs. This reimbursement will be spread over three years, with one-third of the total amount paid each year. As for businesses, also caught in the bankruptcy trap, their claims are estimated at 41.154 billion CFA francs. Although the payment schedule for companies remains to be detailed, the reimbursement machinery is now set in motion.