Gabon is set to embark on one of its most ambitious infrastructure ventures to date with the launch of the deep-water port project at Kobé-Kobé. This strategic initiative, linked to the Belinga iron ore deposit, a new railway line, and the future Booué hydroelectric dam, signals the country’s commitment to reducing its reliance on oil and fostering local resource processing.

For decades, Gabon’s economy has been heavily dependent on oil revenues. Now, the Kobé-Kobé project stands as a cornerstone of a broader strategy to diversify growth drivers and build a more resilient economic model. Far more than just a port, it is designed as an integrated industrial ecosystem that will connect the nation’s mineral wealth to global markets while maximizing local economic benefits.