Organized on the sidelines of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States) summit held from March 27 to 29, 2026 in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea), the Business Summit brought together public officials, business leaders, investors, and representatives of international institutions to discuss economic cooperation among member countries. During this meeting, Gabon Day presented the country’s economic priorities. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema outlined the Gabonese authorities’ focus on investment, economic diversification, and structural transformation.
In his speech, the Gabonese head of state emphasized the conditions deemed necessary for the country’s attractiveness: institutional stability, transparency, improvement of infrastructure, and support for key projects.
He also highlighted several sectors considered priorities, including agro-industry, mining, tourism, and renewable energies. Through this positioning, Gabon aims to attract more capital, develop public-private partnerships, and expand its production base.
During the panel he led, Brice Oligui Nguema also addressed the renegotiation of certain agreements concluded in the early years of African independence. He advocated for a review of these contracts in light of the economic interests of African states and their populations, mentioning the possibility of using the right of preemption for agreements that have expired.
The Gabonese president also stated that Gabon had regained control of certain oil assets. This issue is part of a broader debate on economic sovereignty, control of natural resources, and rebalancing contractual relations between African states and private partners.
The discussions held during this event also focused on the prospects for cooperation between Gabonese operators and foreign partners, in a context where several African countries are seeking to strengthen local transformation, upgrade their economies, and promote regional integration.
In Malabo, Gabon’s participation served as a platform to present its economic agenda, while embedding the issue of investments in a broader reflection on the role of African states in the governance of their resources and contracts.
