LIBREVILLE — Gabon has revised its 2026 budget as the government seeks to address a larger financing gap and secure funding for its economic programme.

The revised budget authorises up to US$1.5 billion in international borrowing, including potential Eurobond financing, while revenue projections have been reduced by 22% to 3.24 trillion CFA francs. The overall financing gap is now estimated at 915.6 billion CFA francs. (reuters.com)

The revised fiscal outlook has attracted fresh attention from investors and financial analysts, particularly as Gabon continues discussions around a possible new IMF programme. Analysts warn that increased reliance on market borrowing could affect the timing of any future agreement with the Fund.

Gabon is also conducting an audit of public debt accumulated between 2016 and 2024, with authorities examining potential undisclosed liabilities and other financial risks.

Economic experts say the country’s next challenge will be balancing the need for financing with debt sustainability, investor confidence, and continued economic reform.

Gabon’s revised budget has placed fiscal management and access to international financing at the centre of the country’s economic outlook for the remainder of 2026.