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Economy Gabon’s strategic position in Africa’s new economic landscape Editorial Team June 20, 2026 174 No comment Libreville, June 20, 2026 – Africa is undergoing a historic economic shift. Once divided by colonial-era borders, the […]
Congo bishops warn of deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The revelation that the so-called hidden debt scandal, first exposed by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a September 2024 press conference, was entirely fabricated has now been conclusively established. Despite early warnings from analysts, […]
DRC constitution reform: APEC leader pushes for tailored charter in Lubumbashi The Action des Patriotes pour l’Émergence du Congo (APEC), led by interim president Dominique Unyon Pewu, has intensified its advocacy for constitutional reform in […]
20 June 2026 Author : Innocent Olenga Politics Haut-Uele denies allegations linking governor to Corneille Nangaa In response to an article questioning his alleged ties with Corneille Nangaa, the Haut-Uele provincial government’s communication cell has […]
CENCO accuses police and pro-government militia of violent crackdown on opposition protests Kinshasa — The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has strongly condemned what it describes as a coordinated crackdown by state security forces […]
Ouagadougou played host to the 29th edition of the prestigious Galian Awards on June 19, 2026, celebrating Burkina Faso’s finest in journalism. Among the night’s honorees was Sié Frédéric Kambou, a journalist whose investigative work […]
Burkina Faso’s financial reality challenges self-reliance claims The signing of a new financing agreement between Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in Baku symbolizes a critical moment for Burkina Faso’s […]
Strengthening Security Ties: Tchad and France Explore New Defense Cooperation At the Eurosatory international defense and security exhibition, high-level discussions between Tchad and France have set the stage for deeper military collaboration. The meeting brought […]
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport echoed with diplomatic significance this past Friday, as an official Nigerien delegation landed under full protocol, signaling the resumption of long-awaited bilateral talks between Benin and Niger. For regional […]
Ouagadougou’s strategic pivot raises questions about true independence Under the banner of severing colonial ties and diversifying partnerships, the transitional government of Burkina Faso has embarked on a policy that, while championing national sovereignty, may […]
In a recent exchange with the foreign ministry’s media analysis unit, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, Gabon’s newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Tunisia, outlined his diplomatic roadmap following his March 2024 appointment and the official […]