The power grid in Gabon has plunged into turmoil during the first quarter of 2026, with electricity generation plummeting by 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a staggering 20.1% year-on-year decline. This dramatic downturn, outlined in the latest Sectoral Conjuncture Report from the General Directorate of Economy and Fiscal Policy (DGEPF), exposes a deep-rooted systemic weakness that households and businesses have endured for far too long.
Gabon faces severe electricity crisis with 20% drop in early 2026
