Côte d’Ivoire has announced a strategic expansion of its investments in Gabon’s agri-food sector, positioning itself as a key partner in Libreville’s push for food self-sufficiency. The initiative aligns with Gabon’s recent agricultural reforms aimed at reducing heavy dependence on food imports.
Ivorian investors plan to replicate Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural model in Gabon, beginning with high-yield seed production to improve productivity and profitability for farmers. Proposed projects include plantations and integrated processing facilities for cassava, yams, plantains, animal feed, and aquaculture—models already operational in Côte d’Ivoire.
Beyond agriculture, investment intentions nearing 200 billion CFA francs have been signalled, covering sectors such as cement production, poultry farming, and high-end hotel construction. Gabonese authorities have welcomed the commitments, describing them as a foundation for deeper economic cooperation.
Officials and analysts frame the partnership as a blueprint for African economic sovereignty, emphasising value addition, regional collaboration, and long-term resilience. Côte d’Ivoire already maintains a strong footprint in Gabon through banking, air transport, and road construction, reinforcing the credibility of this latest investment push.