Gabon’s parliamentary congress: Oligui Nguema faces economic challenges

On June 15, 2026, Gabon’s Parliament will convene in a historic joint session—with 145 deputies and 70 senators present—to hear President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema deliver his annual address. This constitutional mandate, outlined in Article 93, is a formal yet pivotal moment for the nation, occurring nearly three years after the August 30, 2023 transition and months after the establishment of the Fifth Republic’s institutions. With economic uncertainty looming large, the president’s speech is set to be a defining event.

By Henri Nkeng — Reporter