Gabon faces drastic drop in electricity output in early 2026

During the first three months of 2026, Gabon’s electricity production plummeted by 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and 20.1% year-on-year. This stark decline, detailed in the latest Sector Conjuncture Report from the Directorate General of Economy and Fiscal Policy (DGEPF), exposes a deep-rooted systemic vulnerability that residents have long endured.