Gabon: Section 1 - Data

摘要

1. Governance - First election (legislative, municipal) since 2016 unrest held in October 2018; President Ali Bongo suffered stroke in 2018 and saw extensive medical treatment out of country; despite his return to Gabon, the incident raises questions about eventual succession 2. Economy - Gabon's GDP growth rate is expected to average 4.3 percent annually between 2020 and 2024; inflation, meanwhile, is expected to maintain a steady 2.5 percent average during the same timeframe 3. Security - Despite typically being stable, unrest occurred after 2016 elections; January 2019 attempted coup raises questions about medium- to long-term stability in Gabon; U.S. began deploying troops to Gabon in early 2019 with an eye toward regional situation 4. Military Market Prospects - Unrest occurred in aftermath of the 2016 elections, seemingly impacting defense spending for 2017; spending nevertheless remains low and procurement has been minimal.