Nine years after the catastrophic failure of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy abruptly froze the lifelong savings of countless citizens, the government is finally taking decisive action. Through a communiqué issued by the Ministry of Communication on June 6, 2026, Libreville officially announced the launch of a comprehensive operation to register affected savers, a vital preliminary step towards their long-awaited compensation.

The countdown has begun. From June 8 to 11, 2026, La Poste offices across the nation will open their doors from 8 AM to 5 PM to welcome individuals whose funds were seized. To be included on the official lists and assert their rights, concerned parties must present a valid form of identification along with all supporting documents that verify their deposits. The clear objective of this expedited update is to authenticate and refresh the existing database, thereby preventing fraud and ensuring that every CFA franc is returned to its rightful owner.

A key promise of the transition government nears fulfillment

This initiative represents a significant political turning point. While the previous administration was characterized by unfulfilled promises, the authorities of the Fifth Republic had, as early as February 2025, reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to resolving this painful social issue. By prioritizing this matter, the current leadership seeks to rebuild the broken trust between the State and its citizens.

Over 31 billion CFA francs allocated for individual savers

The human and financial stakes are immense. Official figures indicate that nearly 60,000 individual savers were directly impacted by this historic freeze. To settle this debt, the State has provisioned a total envelope of 31.212 billion CFA francs. This reimbursement process will span three years, with one-third of the total amount disbursed annually. For businesses, which also fell victim to this bankruptcy, their outstanding claims are estimated at 41.154 billion CFA francs. Although their specific payment timeline is yet to be detailed, the mechanism for reimbursement is now firmly in motion.