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Integrated health services bridge gaps for Chad’s nomadic families In the heart of Chad’s bustling capital lies Mandjafa, a nomadic camp on the outskirts of N’Djamena, where mobility defines daily life. Here, Afia arrived with […]
The Gabonese Government is Taking Steps Towards a More Efficient Administration The Gabonese government has announced plans to accelerate its digital transformation, with the goal of becoming one of the most efficient administrations in Africa. […]
A striking statistic, almost overlooked, emerged from the 219-page National Report on Human Development (RNDH) 2026: over 77% of residents in Gabon’s Nyanga province are living in poverty. This brief, isolated mention, lacking any broader […]
Morocco’s population to reach 43 million by 2060 The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has released its latest demographic projections for Morocco, covering the period from 2024 to 2060. These projections are based on various […]
The new governance strategy of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is reshaping Senegal’s strategic economic sectors, with the recent overhaul of leadership in key extractive institutions signaling a deliberate break from partisan control. This decisive move […]
Tchad Chad’s food safety under scrutiny: who protects consumers? Amidst growing health concerns and inadequate regulatory oversight, food safety in Chad has become a central topic, sparking critical questions about the effectiveness of existing surveillance […]
During the 1970s, a striking paradox unfolded at the University of Dakar: one of Africa’s most brilliant minds, Cheikh Anta Diop, conducted his research within its walls but was barred from teaching. His groundbreaking ideas […]
The great orientations of African development are being constructed in forums where public officials, international financial institutions, and economists are dialoguing. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Minister of Planning and Development Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba delivered […]
The Gabonese economy has been experiencing a worrying decline in human development since 2021, according to the latest report on national development (RNDH 2026). The country’s Human Development Index (IDH) plummeted from 0.704 in 2020 […]
Gabon’s coastal jewel: a 1.4-kilometre transformation From the tip of the Léon-Mba National High School to the Gué-Gué canal exit, Libreville’s waterfront is undergoing an unprecedented revival along 1.4 kilometres of coastline. Once threatened by […]
Ministers from African nations rich in critical minerals and their global partners gathered in Abidjan to chart a bold new course for the continent’s vast mineral wealth. The focus? Turning these strategic resources into drivers […]
Leaders from Africa’s top critical mineral producers convened in Abidjan this month, united by a bold vision: transforming the continent’s vast mineral wealth into a cornerstone of economic, industrial, and social progress. Discussions centered on […]