Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is embarking on his official state visit to France this Monday, July 20, in Paris. Gabon, a Central African nation rich in both oil and diverse mineral resources, has consistently cultivated a uniquely privileged and steadfast relationship with France. This enduring diplomatic bond, as highlighted by Bergès Mietté, a distinguished political science lecturer at the International University of Libreville, firmly positions Gabon on a trajectory of “displayed and assumed continuity with France.” This approach notably distinguishes Gabon from other African nations currently seeking to redefine their historical ties with Paris.