From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 1m 40s
Gabon Reshuffle Names 8 New Ministers
Gabon's president names 8 new ministers in government reshuffle, keeping oil chief.
In brief
Gabon's president names 8 new ministers in government reshuffle, keeping oil chief. Gabon's president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced a reshuffle on Sunday 11 October, replacing five ministers with eight new ones while keeping oil and finance ministers in place. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Gabon Reshuffle Announcement
On Sunday 11 October, the presidency announced a reshuffle with five ministers leaving and eight joining the government.
Who Stays in Government
Oil and gas minister Clotaire Kondja, mines minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema and finance minister Thierry Minko keep their posts.
New Energy Minister
Olivier Mouckocko, a geologist trained in groundwater science, replaces Philippe Tonangoye at water and energy.
Who Leaves
The five ministers dropped include water and energy, national education, institutional reform, industry, and social affairs.
New Ministers
Emmanuel Eyeghe Nze becomes minister of trade, industry and processing and government spokesman.
Water Shortages
Months of water shortages and power cuts led to Philippe Tonangoye's removal from water and energy.
Oil and Finance Stay
Clotaire Kondja remains oil and gas minister, Thierry Minko keeps economy and finance ministry.
Manganese Production
Gabon supplies 63% of US manganese ore imports from 2020 to 2023, according to US Geological Survey.
Gas Flaring Tax
The planned flared-gas tax has no rate or start date yet, according to the presidency.
Investor Impact
US oil producer VAALCO Energy keeps the same oil and finance ministers to deal with.
What's Next
The presidency gave no official reason for the changes, and the gas-flaring tax remains to be set.
The short version
Gabon's president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced a reshuffle on Sunday 11 October, replacing five ministers with eight new ones while keeping oil and finance ministers in place.
