July 29, 2026

The African Tribune

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Electricity crisis in Gabon plummets by 20% in early 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Gabon’s electricity production plummeted by a staggering 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a sharp 20.1% year-on-year. This alarming decline, officially documented in the latest Sectoral Conjuncture Report by the General Directorate of Economy and Fiscal Policy (DGEPF), underscores a systemic vulnerability that citizens have long endured.