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The Gabonese manganese industry faced a challenging fourth quarter in 2025, with production plummeting to 9.1 million tons. Logistical hurdles, including persistent railway failures and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais route …
Gabon’s manganese sector gains momentum with industrial shift Read More
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for an official working and friendship visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Gabon …
Gabon dr Congo presidents strengthen ties in Libreville visit Read More
Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s three-day working and friendship visit to Libreville has reawakened a diplomatic axis between Gabon and …
Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties Read More
The football transfer market is buzzing with a groundbreaking deal as Toulouse FC finalizes the departure of young left-back Dayann Methalie to Sunderland. After weeks of intense negotiations, both clubs …
Dayann methalie set to join sunderland in record-breaking transfer deal Read More
Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, fuel prices in Sénégal will rise significantly. The supercarburant will climb to 990 F CFA per litre, while diesel (gasoil) will reach 755 F …
Sénégal fuel price hike: super now 990 F CFA, diesel at 755 F CFA Read More
Cameroon’s legal system continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2025 presidential election, as dozens of detainees remain entangled in an increasingly drawn-out judicial process. Once hailed as a …
Cameroon’s post-election detainees face prolonged legal battles Read More
Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, met with Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (BAD), in Libreville on Friday. The high-level discussion centered on deepening …
Gabon strengthens ties with African development bank to boost key sectors Read More
A widely circulated video has brought to light the remarkably high prices in Dakar, where staple items like chicken, retailing at 2,610 F CFA per kilo, are more expensive than …
Dakar’s surprising cost of living: everyday goods more expensive than in Paris Read More
In the heart of Central Africa, Gabon is reshaping its future with decisive actions that reflect a break from its past challenges. The transformation unfolding here is visible not just …
Gabon’s new dawn: political reforms and infrastructure gains under review Read More
Newcastle United are pulling out all the stops to secure the signature of Benfica defender Amar Dedic before the club’s crucial Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool. The Magpies have agreed …
Newcastle racing to sign Amar Dedic ahead of Premier League opener vs Liverpool Read More
A staggering $50 million ransom, paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali, has become a critical funding stream for Al-Qaïda’s Sahel operations, according to …
Mali ransom payments fuel al-qaida’s Sahel expansion Read More
Algeria and Niger deepen energy cooperation with landmark fuel and crude agreements Algeria and Niger have taken a major step forward in regional energy integration, forging stronger commercial and strategic …
Algeria and Niger strengthen energy ties with Jet A1 and crude oil exports Read More