Title: The challenges of the Gabonese president during his visit to Kinshasa
Introduction :
The first visit of the president of the Gabonese transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui, to Kinshasa sparked numerous comments in the press. This meeting with the Congolese President, Félix Tshisekedi, opened the way for discussions on crucial issues such as peace, security and the restoration of institutions. In this article, we will examine the issues facing the Gabonese president during his visit to Kinshasa.
A fruitful tête-à-tête with the Congolese president:
During the meeting between the two heads of state, the president of the Gabonese transition expressed his desire to meet the elders and stressed the importance of maintaining social peace during the next elections in the DRC. He also requested the support of President Tshisekedi to help Gabon regain its place in the concert of nations after the change of regime that took place last August. The two leaders discussed issues of peace, security and climate, demonstrating the willingness to collaborate to overcome common challenges.
The desire to reintegrate ECCAS:
One of the Gabonese president’s priorities during his visit to Kinshasa was to raise awareness among countries in the region about the situation in Gabon since the change of regime. Indeed, Gabon is currently suspended from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following recent political events. President Oligui requested the support of President Tshisekedi to reintegrate this regional organization and thus restore Gabon’s influence and commitment in the region.
The standardization of Gabonese institutions:
The Gabonese president also presented to the Congolese president his plan for the normalization of Gabonese institutions after the transition period. He expressed his commitment to restoring institutional order and implementing necessary reforms to guarantee the political and economic stability of the country. The support of President Tshisekedi in this process of restoring institutional order would be crucial to help Gabon rebuild and strengthen its governance.
Conclusion :
The Gabonese president’s visit to Kinshasa was an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss essential issues such as peace, security and the restoration of institutions. President Oligui has clearly expressed his desire to reintegrate ECCAS and restore Gabon’s influence in the region. By working together, the Gabonese president and his Congolese counterpart hope to overcome the challenges facing Gabon and contribute to the stability and development of the Central African region.