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Economy Gabon: why the fight against soaring prices must go beyond supermarkets By Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 116 No comment Libreville’s streets reveal a stark reality: despite repeated government interventions, the cost of living refuses […]
Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in reshaping its foreign alliances, as the transitional government approved a decree mandating the inclusion of Russian language studies in the national school curriculum starting next academic year. […]
In a bold move to place Benin on the global culinary map, the « Les Nouveaux Chefs » initiative was unveiled in Cotonou on July 2, 2026. The project, spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham and […]
The Gabonese government has launched the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT), a strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA, marking a major overhaul of the country’s public transport system. Spearheaded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, […]
In Burkina Faso, the political landscape continues to evolve, with particular attention being paid to the inner workings of the most critical decision-making circles. The recent prolonged absence of Commandant Oumarou Yabré, who leads the […]
N’Djamena — The release of the 2026 baccalaureate results has stirred mixed emotions across Chad. While some students celebrate their hard-earned success, others face the bitter disappointment of seeing their academic dreams deferred. For these […]
Cotonou cracks down on Vodjè drug den linked to rogue soldier A sweeping operation by the Republic Police this week dealt a severe blow to organized crime in Cotonou’s Vodjè district, dismantling a notorious urban […]
university of Yaoundé hosts global mother tongue day celebrations In a vibrant display of cultural unity, the University of Yaoundé served as the epicenter for the 2026 edition of International Mother Language Day, culminating a […]
Algeria election observers election results Algeria politics voter turnout Historic low turnout shakes Algeria’s legislative elections Algeria’s latest parliamentary elections recorded a provisional voter turnout of just 20.79%, marking one of the lowest participation rates […]
The Gabonese government is making a bold move to boost local steel production with the launch of a new rebar plant. On July 1st in Nkok, the Minister of Industry and Local Processing, Lubin Ntoutoume, […]
The Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has responded to the government’s declaration of a water state of emergency on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to curbing potable water trafficking, the party argues that […]
A rising star caught between ambition and the harsh reality of transfers At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi has already established himself as one of the most exciting talents in European football. The Moroccan […]