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The military partnership between Benin and France takes another significant step forward. On Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the 1st Engineer Battalion and the Centre for Advanced Post-Conflict Demining and Clearance …
France bolsters Benin’s military with specialised ied detection equipment Read More
Niger officially withdraws from International Criminal Court, citing selective justice Niger has officially left the International Criminal Court, accusing the Hague-based tribunal of practicing selective justice. The West African nation …
Niger officially withdraws from International Criminal Court, citing selective justice Read More
To prepare for life after Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s leadership has reportedly chosen Enzo Maresca as his successor. Eager to strengthen the squad for their new coach, the Citizens are …
Manchester city targets malo gusto to support new manager enzo maresca Read More
Gabon suspends gold mining permits in major crackdown Libreville has taken a decisive and radical step to secure its natural wealth. By halting all gold exploration and small-scale mining permits …
Gabon suspends gold mining permits in major crackdown Read More
Libreville recently hosted a pivotal shift in national strategy, as Gabon moves to redefine its economic identity. The launch of the Gabon Industry Meetings in the capital, overseen by Vice-President …
Gabon aims to evolve from resource exporter to industrial powerhouse Read More
Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, has engaged in a series of significant diplomatic talks in Amman with his counterparts from Bahrain and Jordan. …
Morocco deepens strategic cooperation with Bahrain and Jordan in Amman Read More
A decade after departing the Gabonese market and transferring its assets to Assala Energy, the energy titan Shell is officially re-entering the national landscape. On June 22, 2026, in Libreville, …
Shell makes strategic comeback to Gabon for ultra-deep offshore exploration Read More
Following an investigation launched on 16 May 2026 by the Central Judicial Research Service of the National Gendarmerie, after numerous reports of online scams and kidnappings of relatives abroad, a …
Cameroon gendarmerie smashes human trafficking ring with over 600 victims Read More
Facing numerous challenges across the african continent, the president of the democratic republic of the Congo, félix tshisekedi, called on tuesday, june 23, 2026, for stronger collective action and a …
Félix tshisekedi invites burundian president to un high-level meeting on natural resources and peace Read More
On 22 June 2026, the European Union ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, met with the mayor of Libreville, Eugène Mba, to further strengthen ties between the EU and the Gabonese …
Eu and Libreville strengthen dialogue for urban development Read More
The alignment between Lvmh and Gabon is taking concrete shape. The world’s leading luxury conglomerate, steered by Bernard Arnault, is finalising an exploratory memorandum of understanding with the Gabonese Agency …
Lvmh nears forest product supply deal with Gabon Read More
After an outstanding debut season with RB Leipzig, Yan Diomande has drawn interest from both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. However, it is the Premier League side that appears to be …
Liverpool leads race for Yan Diomande as PSG baulks at €120m fee Read More