On October 9, 2026, in Libreville, Gabonese Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier granted an audience to the Mediator of the Republic, Alexis Boutamba Mbina, accompanied by a delegation from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). According to a communiqué from the Gabon Press Agency, the meeting focused on recent developments and future prospects in public administration and cooperation between Gabon and the OIF.
The discussions centered on the outcome of a recent seminar organized by the Mediature of the Republic for its agents. The seminar aimed to enhance the effectiveness of public administration, promote transparency in public management, and strengthen the skills of mediation actors. The meeting also addressed the positioning of the Mediature of the Republic within the institutional architecture of the Fifth Republic.
The participants were informed about the role of the Mediature of the Republic in consolidating social cohesion and resolving disputes between the administration and citizens. The Vice President reaffirmed Gabon's commitment to Francophonie values and emphasized the need for cooperation based on concrete and measurable results, particularly in areas such as youth employment, investment, education, and institutional strengthening.
The audience allowed for an exchange on the perspectives of cooperation between Gabon and the OIF, as well as the challenges related to modernizing public action. The discussions highlighted the importance of digitalization and the promotion of transparency in public management. The Mediator of the Republic and the OIF delegation shared their expertise and experiences in these areas.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the Vice President and the Mediator to discuss the strengthening of capacities for public administration actors. The seminar organized by the Mediature of the Republic had enabled participants to address several themes related to improving the effectiveness of public administration. The discussions underscored the need for continued cooperation and knowledge sharing.
According to the communiqué, the meeting was a productive exchange on the role of the Mediature of the Republic and the prospects for cooperation between Gabon and the OIF. The Vice President and the Mediator acknowledged the importance of their collaboration in promoting good governance and social cohesion. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between Gabon and the OIF.
The cooperation between Gabon and the OIF is expected to yield concrete results in areas such as employment, education, and institutional strengthening. The meeting has paved the way for future collaborations and knowledge sharing between the two parties. The Gabonese government remains committed to promoting transparency and good governance.
Key points
- The meeting between Gabonese Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier and the Mediator of the Republic, Alexis Boutamba Mbina, and an OIF delegation focused on cooperation and public administration.
- The discussions centered on the outcome of a recent seminar organized by the Mediature of the Republic and the positioning of the Mediature within the institutional architecture of the Fifth Republic.
- The cooperation between Gabon and the OIF is expected to yield concrete results in areas such as employment, education, and institutional strengthening.
