Embassy of Algeria in Libreville, Gabon; address Boulevard du Bord de Mer, Libreville; phone +24101443802. Head of mission: Mr. MR Abdelhak Aissaoui.
Head of mission: Mr. MR Abdelhak Aissaoui, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Also accredited to: Equatorial Guinea
Algeria presents a unique appeal for Gabonese visitors, featuring a blend of vibrant cities and tranquil deserts. Although it boasts rich natural and cultural attractions, it remains less frequented by tourists compared to other North African countries. This makes it an intriguing option for a segment of Gabon's 2 million population.
Algeria is generally considered safer for tourists compared to Gabon. According to the Global Peace Index, Algeria ranks 88th out of 160 countries, while Gabon is ranked 116th. In terms of murder rates, Algeria has a low rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people, with female murders at 0.7, although comparable data for Gabon is not available. Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (1.0), but Algeria has slightly better scores in several areas, including foreign crime (4.5 compared to Gabon's 6.0) and human trafficking (4.5 compared to Gabon's 5.5). However, Gabon scores higher in flora crime (8.5) compared to Algeria's 2.0. Overall, while both countries have their challenges, Algeria presents a safer environment for tourists from Gabon based on the available data.