Reappointed at the head of that ministry in the last government reshuffle, a few weeks ago, Étienne Ngoubou has replaced Serge Toulekima with Arnauld-Engandji Alandji, a special adviser to the Head of State.

It is reported that Mr Toukelima refused to submit to a technical and financial audit commissioned every two years to companies under contract with the Gabonese state. Serge Toukelima is suspended for a period of three months.

A few months ago, Serge Toulekima organized the Gabon Local Content, an international meeting whose aim was to bring Gabon to increase exploitation its oil fields and maximize investment.

Khephren Fanga