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The Gabonese Republic is embarking on a historic journey toward post-oil industrial self-sufficiency. Under the leadership of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kobé-Kobé deep-water …
Gabon launches mega port project Kobé-Kobé for industrial revival Read More
Libreville’s Mont-Bouët market pulses with the lifeblood of Gabon’s informal economy, yet beneath its vibrant commerce lies a shadow of extortion that disrupts the livelihoods of hundreds of traders. Recent …
Racketeering at Libreville’s Mont-Bouët market threatens local traders Read More
The iconic Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon has attracted a new player with global ambitions. India’s Ashoka Buildcon Limited has formally submitted a comprehensive bid valued at over 1.26 trillion …
Ashoka Buildcon eyes Yaoundé bypass in massive infrastructure bid Read More
Politics funeral schedule announced for Alexis Dipanda Mouelle The family of the late Supreme Court president has released the full funeral program for Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, who passed away on …
Funeral schedule announced for Alexis Dipanda Mouelle Read More
Gabon has taken decisive steps to regulate the exploitation and commercialization of iboga, a central African shrub renowned for its therapeutic and psychotropic properties. Libreville now requires strict administrative authorization …
Gabon tightens control over iboga exploitation and trade Read More
In the heart of Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape, the long-standing relationship between President Alassane Ouattara and French leaders has played a defining role in shaping bilateral ties. From private gatherings …
Alassane Ouattara’s enduring ties with France: from Mougins to the Élysée Read More
Polisario’s military disadvantage in face of Morocco’s advances June 11, 2026 – 06:00 – Morocco The Polisario Front continues to pursue dialogue with Morocco despite the loss of a key …
Polisario’s military disadvantage in face of Morocco’s advances Read More
Expanding reach through strategic investments Yas Togo has taken a significant step toward strengthening its nationwide distribution network by officially handing over six new vehicles to key wholesale partners. The …
Yas Togo boosts distribution network with six new vehicles Read More
Dakar’s third civil chamber has once again delayed the high-stakes civil proceedings between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and current Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, this time pushing the hearing …
Dakar court postpones sonko and mame mbaye niang villa dispute to 2026 Read More
Politics In the Congo, the referendum law revives the debate on popular sovereignty June 10, 2026 Twenty-one years after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers have adopted a new bill regulating …
Congo referendum law sparks sovereignty debate Read More
The Sahel’s shifting security landscape Recent military developments in northern Mali have exposed a sophisticated transnational supply network linking southern Libya to the region, with the Nigerien border serving as …
Mali rebels use libyan bases to advance toward Kidal Read More
The Dakar High Court has pushed back the legal showdown between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko to July 22, 2026, granting the latter’s legal team additional time to respond …
Dakar court adjourns Sonko-Niang property dispute to july 2026 Read More