Libreville, Thursday 11 June 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema toured the major coastal construction sites on Wednesday, reaffirming his determination to transform the capital’s shoreline into a driver of growth, attractiveness and urban renewal.

A nation’s development is often measured by its leaders’ ability to turn promises into tangible achievements. In Libreville, the coastline is becoming the most concrete symbol of that ambition.

Just hours after handing over 200 new vehicles under the Taxi Gab programme, the President conducted a field visit focused on the large-scale waterfront projects. This highly symbolic sequence illustrates a governance style based on continuous monitoring of key initiatives and regular on-the-ground engagement.

The tour allowed the Head of State to assess progress on several infrastructure projects that will permanently reshape Libreville’s urban landscape and boost its economic appeal.

The coastline at the heart of the new urban strategy

The first stop took the President to the Gué-Gué bridge area, where a modern building designed to house offices and apartments is rising. Built by Mika Service, led by Alain-Claude Kouakoua, this real estate project is part of a broader drive to modernise the capital.

Beyond its architectural dimension, this infrastructure reflects a deep shift in how the city is conceived. Libreville is no longer merely meeting immediate needs. It is now looking ahead by developing spaces capable of attracting investors, businesses and new service activities.

The President’s choice to travel through the site in a Taxi Gab driven by a woman was no coincidence. It underscores the authorities’ intention to link major urban projects with economic inclusion and citizen empowerment policies.

A waterfront designed as an economic lever

The visit continued at the vast seaside development site stretching from the Gué-Gué bridge to the Baie des Rois. This is one of the most ambitious projects currently underway in the Gabonese capital.

The goal goes far beyond urban beautification. Authorities want to create a multifunctional space combining leisure, tourism, economic activities and the enhancement of natural heritage. In major cities worldwide, waterfronts often serve as growth engines, generating significant private investment, boosting employment and improving a city’s international image.

By issuing several directives aimed at optimising the future use of this strategic area, the Head of State reaffirmed his intent to position Libreville within that logic of urban competitiveness.

However, this ambition comes with a key imperative. The President stressed the need to sustainably maintain the completed developments. He particularly called on municipal authorities to step up awareness campaigns on cleanliness, waste management and respect for public space.

Local entrepreneurship as a development partner

One of the highlights of the visit was the attention given to an initiative by a Gabonese woman entrepreneur involving equipment and services for users of the coastal sports areas.

This approach reflects a significant shift in public policy. Infrastructure is no longer seen solely as state achievements. It also becomes an opportunity for national economic actors to develop new services, create jobs and participate in the growth dynamic.

Discussions between the President and the many citizens who came to meet him also highlighted this vision: a development based on enhancing public spaces, improving the living environment and generating shared wealth.

Through this field visit, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema confirms an approach that has become a hallmark of his public action. Rigorous supervision of construction sites is no longer a mere protocol exercise; it becomes a tool for steering national transformation.

On the shores of Libreville, much more than a waterfront is being built today. It is a new projection of Gabon towards its economic, tourist and urban future.