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New policy offers return pathway for Burkinabè nationals abroad The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a decisive statement regarding the return of Burkinabè citizens currently living in …
Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with conditions for justice Read More
The Libreville city council has launched a digital initiative to streamline the collection of commercial taxes at the Mont-Bouët market, a vital hub for Gabon’s informal economy. This municipal-level innovation …
Libreville introduces mobile tax payments at Mont-Bouët market Read More
When assessing the economic landscape ahead of the 2026 World Cup, one matchup stands out with surprising results. While Brazil enters the competition as a heavyweight, it is Morocco that …
World cup 2026 economic clash: Brazil vs Morocco Read More
Politics Gabon’s leadership embraces religious dialogue for national cohesion Editor-in-Chief June 13, 2026 194 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — As Gabon navigates its political transition, the nation’s …
Gabon’s leadership embraces religious dialogue for national cohesion Read More
The Gabonese government is on the verge of deploying advanced excise stamps as part of a broader strategy to combat fraud and modernize tax controls. This initiative was the focal …
Gabon to adopt high-tech excise stamps to curb fraud Read More
Paris Saint-Germain is actively scouting Ligue 1 for emerging talent, with Ayyoub Bouaddi emerging as a prime target. The 18-year-old midfielder, currently plying his trade at LOSC Lille, has three …
Psg targets 18-year-old midfield sensation with 70m€ bid Read More
President Romuald Wadagni sets the tone for a results-driven administration In a decisive move to establish his leadership style, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin convened his inaugural …
Benin’s new governance approach demands absolute alignment between words and actions Read More
African Politics Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty 165 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — As Africa undergoes significant geopolitical shifts, Gabon is redefining its …
Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty Read More
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing on June 13, 2026, its chairman, Pahimi …
Tchad: CPDP unveils roadmap for political calm Read More
Niger has enacted sweeping legal changes that redefine the country’s stance on same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The new penal code, quietly adopted in February under the current military leadership, …
New penalties for homosexuality in Niger spark regional debate Read More
Cameroon is on track to asphalt an average of 488 kilometers of roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025, as confirmed by government data. This accelerated pace …
Cameroon’s road paving surge: 488 km asphalted annually by 2025 Read More
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi, a rising star nurtured by LOSC Lille, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes summer transfer saga. Despite his club’s determination to …
Ayyoub Bouaddi eyes PSG over Arsenal in transfer race Read More