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The United States Department of the Treasury has moved to disrupt the financial networks of the M23 rebel group by imposing sanctions on Gasabo Gold Refinery and its managing director, Jean Malic Kalima. This action […]
The first stone of a significant project to reconfigure the drinking water supply network in Yaoundé was officially laid this Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Minkoameyos. This initiative is designed to provide a sustainable solution […]
This Tuesday, Shell and Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum signed a memorandum of understanding. Many analysts see this as a strong signal that the country’s offshore oil sector is once again attracting major players. The British […]
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is taking a firm stand against the heavy reliance of Gabon on foreign food supplies. By outlining a strategic roadmap, the Head of State aims to secure full agricultural autonomy […]
Morocco elected commissioner of African nuclear energy commission On Friday, Morocco was unanimously elected as a commissioner of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) for a three-year term. The election took place during the […]
Gabon is taking a firm stand against Silicon Valley and Beijing tech giants. In Libreville, the Senate reviewed a government bill designed to strictly regulate social media activity nationwide. The legislation aims to fill a […]
While global industrial powers engage in a strategic race to secure critical mineral supplies, a more fundamental shift is taking place within producer nations. Gabon is now leading a movement centered on local value creation […]
In a significant turn of events for the Steve Diffo case, the traditional ruler of Baloum and eight other suspects have been formally charged and placed in detention at the Dschang central prison. The legal […]
Bénin Bénin unveils official list of emergency short numbers for citizens In order to simplify citizen access to rescue, assistance, and general-interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority of Bénin (ARCEP Bénin) has […]
Gabon honors its elders with a national day of recognition For decades, they have been the backbone of the administration, the architects of our institutions, and the guardians of state continuity. These seniors have passed […]
As Olympique de Marseille looks to balance its books, the departure of Mason Greenwood has become a focal point of their summer strategy. While the French club is holding out for a substantial windfall, interest […]
On Thursday, June 25, the United States government imposed sanctions on a Rwandan company and its owner, accusing them of selling gold illegally extracted from neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fund the antigovernment […]