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A sharp escalation in political discourse has emerged in Gabon as activist Landry Mbeng, operating under the alias Lanlaire, faces fierce backlash for his recent inflammatory remarks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, […]
The president of the Borkou Provincial Council, Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of the Judicial Police, local security sources confirmed. The arrest […]
Gabon’s penal system gets a modern command center On Thursday morning, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Penitentiary Security Command in Libreville. The three-story structure, now named after […]
Bénin outlines strategic roadmap for 2026-2033 government action plan The Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 period is nearing completion. Authorities have confirmed its unveiling will coincide with the political calendar in September. Core […]
Democratic Republic of Congo battles widening Ebola crisis as outbreak reaches sixth province The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces an escalating Ebola outbreak that has now claimed its sixth province in the northern region, […]
As the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) advances its ambition to launch the Eco by 2027, regional economic realities reveal an uneven pace among member states. In this context, Benin stands out as […]
Algeria’s Prime Minister oversees launch of Kafra Sud-Est 1 drilling project in Niger The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niamey today on a special mission from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to participate in […]
LaLiga suspends Celta Vigo vs Osasuna clash as fungal outbreak ravages pitch The Spanish top-flight has officially moved the highly anticipated opening-day fixture between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, originally scheduled for Sunday at 21:30. The […]
Ceuta migration crisis border management Morocco intensifies efforts to curb Ceuta migration flows In response to a sharp increase in irregular border crossings into Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have pledged to deploy all necessary measures to […]
Abidjan, August 12, 2026 – Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in […]
Senegal’s court sides with DGPU in landmark ruling against Atos The commercial court in Dakar has delivered a decisive verdict in favor of Senegal’s Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU), dealing a […]
The Burkinabè construction giant Ebomaf, led by entrepreneur Mahamadou Bonkoungou, has rapidly ascended to become Gabon’s top recipient of public contracts since the country’s political transition began in August 2023. In under three years, the […]