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Economie Gabon: Nkok, the model that intrigues Africa Libreville, Saturday 27 June 2026 – Just after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul […]
On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso’s military government announced the severance of diplomatic ties with France. Minister of Communication Gilbert Ouedraogo made the declaration on state television, accusing Paris of failing to uphold commitments to […]
The League of Scholars, Preachers and Imams of the Sahel (LOPIS), in partnership with the Fusion and Liaison Unit (UNFL), held a training workshop on Friday in Niamey, Niger. The session brought together senior officials […]
With the opening of the inaugural Salon Expo Avicole in Cotonou, the government of Bénin has declared a definitive goal: reaching 100,000 tonnes of poultry production by 2033. Facing a structural deficit of 80,000 tonnes […]
Major security breakthrough at Katsina airport Nigeria has delivered a significant blow to the leadership of two major insurgent groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin. Seven high-ranking commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic […]
A vision for business success in Gabon The second edition of the Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) commenced this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès. This major gathering serves as a strategic platform […]
In a decisive move that reshapes the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Burkina Faso has officially announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. This significant shift, declared on June 26, 2026, stems from […]
UN pushes for consensus and fundamental rights in DRC national dialogue During a session at the United Nations Security Council, the head of MONUSCO, James Swan, delivered a firm political message to the authorities in […]
On Friday, 26 June 2026, civil society organisations under the Crisis Committee for Peace and Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CCPS-RDC) officially launched a citizen manifesto in Kinshasa. Dubbed the ‘Kasangulu Manifesto’, […]
Intra-African trade has become a central pillar of Gabon’s economic agenda. During a cabinet meeting on 25 June in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema explicitly instructed his government to accelerate implementation of this strategic […]
Wave, qui opère des services financiers numériques au Cameroun, a récemment conduit une nouvelle série de rencontres avec les autorités publiques, les régulateurs, les partenaires financiers et d’autres acteurs clés de l’écosystème national. Cette séquence […]
The latest group stage outcomes have clarified the path for both Autriche and Algérie. However, determining the perfect result to avoid a confrontation with Espagne in the round of 32 is becoming a logistical headache. […]