Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema appointed the members of his first civilian government and his vice-president on Monday by decree, following the dissolution of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) on Friday, the body that led the 19 months of transition.
Two days after his inauguration as President of the Republic, the Head of State appointed Séraphin Moundounga as Vice-President of the Republic and Alexandre Barro Chambrier as Vice-President of the Government, while the position of Prime Minister was abolished by the new constitution, according to a statement released by the Gabonese presidency, made public by its Secretary-General, Guy Rossatanga-Rignault.
Régis Onanga Ndiaye was appointed by President Nguema as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, responsible for the diaspora.
Several ministers in this government are military personnel, such as Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, former spokesperson for the CTRI, who takes over the portfolio of Transport, Merchant Marine, and Logistics. Brigitte Onkanowa remains in her position at the Ministry of Defense, and Maurice Ntossui Allogo remains Minister of Water and Forests.
Other ministers from the transitional government have been reappointed to their posts, such as Hermann Immongault, Minister of the Interior, Security, and Decentralization, Mays Mouissi at the Ministry of Environment and Climate, and Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq at the Ministry of National Education.
The Head of State appointed Séraphin Akure Davain as Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals, and Human Rights, while Armande Longo Moulengui was appointed Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Promotion, and Arts, responsible for Associations.
Henri-Claude Oyima, CEO of Gabonese bank BGFI, was appointed Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Holdings, responsible for combating the high cost of living, replacing Mark-Alexandre Doumba, who becomes Minister of Digital Economy and Innovation.
This new government team saw the creation of a new ministry, the Ministry of Universal Access to Water and Energy, led by Philippe Tonangoye.
Zenaba Gninga Chaning, the only female candidate in the April 12 presidential election, was appointed Minister of Entrepreneurship, Trade, and SMEs.
Local and legislative elections are scheduled between late September and mid-October 2025 in the country, while the Senate elections will take place next November.
With Faapa.
