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Gabon, an oil- and timber-rich country on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa and an OIC member since 1974, belongs to the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). Islamic finance in the six CEMAC countries is governed by a regional regulation adopted in November 2022 and supervised by the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC), based in Libreville.
Banks and microfinance institutions may offer Islamic finance either exclusively or through a dedicated Islamic window, with COBAC's prior authorisation, and those already active had until 31 December 2025 to comply. This guide lists the institutions behind each part, with their pages on Wasabih.
Yes. Since the CEMAC regulation on Islamic finance adopted in November 2022, banks and microfinance institutions in Gabon may offer Islamic finance with the authorisation of COBAC.
The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC), the banking supervisor of the six CEMAC countries, which is based in Libreville.
Yes. Under the CEMAC regulation, a bank can practise Islamic finance on a non-exclusive basis through a dedicated Islamic window, subject to COBAC's prior authorisation.
Gabon has no national Halal law; exporters should use certification bodies recognised by their buyers' countries.
Gabon has been a member state of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation since 1974.
Part of the Halal economy in Gabon?
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