Gabon and Togo constitutional courts forge strategic partnership in Libreville

Libreville’s presidential palace hosted a significant diplomatic and legal event on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Professor Djobo-Babakane Coulibaley, head of Togo’s constitutional court. This high-level meeting, also attended by Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, president of Gabon’s constitutional court, marks a decisive step in strengthening judicial cooperation between the two nations.

Beyond formalities and the presentation of credentials, the visit carried a broader ambition. Professor Coulibaley used the platform to laud the robust historical friendship between Libreville and Lomé, while laying the groundwork for enhanced technical collaboration.

Discussions quickly turned to concrete initiatives. Both delegations agreed to establish regular consultations. This permanent mechanism will serve as a bridge for sharing practical experiences and transferring best practices, improving each court’s effectiveness in its constitutional duties.

Modernise institutions to strengthen the rule of law

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema expressed great satisfaction with the depth of the talks. For him, this partnership is not incidental; it aligns directly with his political vision focused on modernising republican institutions and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

The Gabonese leader also emphasised that developing such synergies across the continent is essential. By encouraging these strategic alliances with African peers, Gabon aims not only to optimise its own structures but also to assert its leadership and promote its legal institutions on the continental and international stage.