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Fenerbahçe stumbles in season opener ahead of champions league clash with Lyon Fenerbahçe affronte l’OL ce mardi (coup d’envoi à 21 heures). (AFP) Just three days before hosting Lyon in the first leg of their […]
African Politics Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo elevate partnership during presidential visit By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 – President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s visit to Libreville transcended […]
Ndele: Russian mercenaries establish roadblocks, detain vehicle passengers In the town of Ndele, Russian mercenaries have set up unauthorized roadblocks, mimicking the functions of national security forces. Their latest operation resulted in the interception of […]
Journalists Undergo Military Training in Burkina Faso In a recent development, over forty journalists from Burkina Faso completed a six-day military training program, described as a By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
Economy Gabon and AfDB forge stronger partnership for water, energy and agriculture Editorial Team August 15, 2026 37 No comments Libreville, August 15, 2026 — Gabon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are elevating their […]
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), arrived in Libreville on Friday for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations with Gabon. The Gabonese presidency confirmed the visit, highlighting […]
Beneath the equatorial skies of Gabon, a nation is reshaping its destiny, leaving behind a legacy of challenges to embrace a future brimming with promise. The evidence is unmistakable: bold actions, tangible progress, and an […]
Understanding the financial lifeline behind Sahel insurgency A staggering $50 million ransom payment made in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali has emerged as a critical funding stream for Al-Qaïda-affiliated […]
Algeria has recently intensified its diplomatic efforts with Mali and Niger, two key neighbors in the Sahel, following a period of strained relations and growing influence from Morocco. In a strategic move, Algiers has reopened […]
A significant adjustment to fuel prices in Sénégal has taken effect this August 15, 2026, following a government announcement. Both supercarburant (petrol) and gasoil (diesel) are impacted by these changes, which directly influence inflation, transport […]
Morocco’s pivotal role in the release of a French spy in Mali Behind the scenes of a high-stakes diplomatic resolution A discreet yet decisive diplomatic effort led by Morocco has culminated in the presidential pardon […]
In Chad, President Mahamat Idriss Déby recently issued a decree granting a full pardon to prominent political opponent and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra. This clemency measure, which completely annuls the prison sentences of those […]