Gabon: Colonel Théophile Ndounda Leboussi installed as new DGDI head

Colonel Théophile Ndounda Leboussi was officially installed as the head of the Direction générale de la documentation et de l’immigration (DGDI) in Libreville, in a ceremony led by the Minister of the Interior, Adrien Nguema Mba. This change sees General Bernard Gnamankala move to head the Service d’Interception et de Liaison des Affaires Militaires (SILAM).

Key points

• The Minister of the Interior, Adrien Nguema Mba, set priorities including reinforcing operational efficiency and modernizing work tools.
• Colonel Lucien Mboumba will serve as the Deputy Director General of the DGDI.
• The new director pledged to implement the political and strategic vision of the President of the Republic.
• The leadership change occurs amid a context of reform emphasizing better organization and increased efficiency within the services.

Why it matters

The leadership change at the strategic DGDI signals a focus on security sector reform and modernization within the Gabonese administration.