Hermann Immongault engages with Gabonese diaspora in Antananarivo

After his official mission in Antananarivo, where he represented the president of Gabon during the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence, Vice President Hermann Immongault held a meeting with Gabonese nationals living on the island. The gathering offered a direct exchange with the diaspora about their everyday struggles and reaffirmed Libreville’s commitment to ongoing dialogue with its citizens abroad.

During the discussions, diaspora representatives raised several persistent issues faced by Gabonese residents in Madagascar. Key concerns included the lack of a permanent consular mission, which complicates many administrative procedures, as well as matters related to Gabonese students—namely scholarship management, recognition of their academic institutions, and the need for stronger educational exchanges. Community members also called for deeper economic ties between the two countries to support entrepreneurial ventures and cross-border investments.

A cooperation set to grow stronger

In response, Hermann Immongault reassured the diaspora that all grievances would be reviewed carefully by the relevant authorities. He highlighted the importance of deepening ties between Libreville and Antananarivo, particularly on visa policies, scholarships managed by Gabon’s National Scholarship Agency (ANBG), and support for students. The vice president stressed the determination to build a closer relationship with Madagascar, in line with the vision shared by both heads of state.

Addressing economic stakeholders as well, Hermann Immongault encouraged Malagasy business leaders to take advantage of opportunities in Gabon, especially in the agri-food and energy sectors. He assured them that institutional and economic exchanges between the two countries would increase in the coming months. This meeting with the diaspora is part of a broader effort to stay connected with Gabonese abroad and demonstrates the authorities’ aim to make cooperation between Libreville and Antananarivo a driver of development for the benefit of both nations’ populations and economic actors.