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Country Profile · Central Africa
Gabon
Post-2023 transition; overall stable operating environment concentrated in Libreville and Port-Gentil.
- Capital
- Libreville
- Region
- Central Africa
- Population
- 2.4M
Overall Risk Score
2.0
/ 5
Moderate
Threat breakdown
Category ratings
Terrorism
Low
Political instability
Moderate
Conflict zones
Low
Maritime security
Moderate
Cyber threats
Moderate
Travel risk
Moderate
Travel advice
Exercise increased caution
Localised risks warrant briefed travel. Vetted accommodation and drivers, pre-travel briefings and 24/7 tracking recommended.
Latest incidents
Recent activity
High· Health alert
18h ago
Marburg virus outbreak declared in equatorial region
Ogooué-Ivindo province
WHO confirms cluster of confirmed cases. Contact tracing under way. Non-essential travel to affected districts discouraged for 30 days.
Security recommendations
Operating guidance
- Vet drivers, accommodation and local partners through in-country due diligence; refresh annually.
- Maintain a written crisis management plan aligned to INGO ADVISORY response playbooks; rehearse twice a year.
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