Libreville: Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced the formation of a new government comprising 31 members. This announcement comes after the legislative and local elections held in late 2025.According to Namibia Press Agency, several new ministers were appointed to key posts, including the interior, foreign affairs, justice, petroleum, and economy and finance portfolios. Despite the changes, the president retained several close allies in key sovereign portfolios. Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi continues as minister of transport, merchant marine and logistics, Brigitte Onkanowa remains minister of national defense, and Camelia Ntoutoume Leclercq stays as minister of national education.The new government consists of 11 women and 20 men. Under Gabon's Constitution, the president also serves as head of government.