Rackets at Libreville’s Mont-Bouët market: Eugène Mba’s urgent fight for justice

At the heart of Libreville’s bustling economy lies Mont-Bouët, the city’s largest market. Yet beneath its vibrant façade, a shadowy practice has taken root: systematic extortion targeting hundreds of traders. Recent investigations have exposed a well-oiled scheme of corruption that now stands as the most pressing challenge for Gabon’s mayor, Eugène Mba.

By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst