The first quarter of 2026 has exposed a severe strain on Gabon’s infrastructure, with electricity production plummeting by 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a staggering 20.1% year-on-year decline. This sharp contraction, detailed in the latest Sectoral Conjuncture Report from the General Directorate of Economy and Fiscal Policy, underscores a systemic vulnerability that urban and rural households alike have grown accustomed to.