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Following his inauguration, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni has opted to embark on his first official foreign visit to Côte d’Ivoire. This decision transcends mere protocol; it represents a …
Romuald Wadagni’s strategic pivot toward Côte d’Ivoire Read More
The Gabonese presidential palace hosted a pivotal meeting this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Libreville’s Mayor, Eugène Mba. This working session, focused on evaluating …
Libreville’s urban renewal takes center stage in Gabonese leadership talks Read More
Politics Gabon stands firm against Trump’s migrant transfer proposal Editorial team June 4, 2026 94 No comments Libreville, June 4, 2026 – In a bold diplomatic move, Gabonese President Brice …
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A fresh chapter in diplomatic relations has opened between Gabon and Guinea. On Wednesday in Conakry, Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, Gabon’s newly appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, took a pivotal …
Gabon and Guinea strengthen diplomatic ties with new ambassador’s mission Read More
The paradox of modern Morocco: prosperity for a few, struggle for many Morocco stands at a crossroads in the 21st century, where its gleaming infrastructure—high-speed rail lines, state-of-the-art ports, and …
Morocco’s social divide: deep-rooted gaps behind the economic facade Read More
After months of speculation, Senegalese winger Krépin Diatta will leave AS Monaco this summer, with Crystal Palace emerging as his likely destination. The 27-year-old, who has been a free agent …
Krépin Diatta set to join Premier League after AS Monaco departure Read More
At the presidential palace, a pivotal meeting marked the official appointment of Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya as the new Director-General of Gabon’s tax authority, the Direction générale des impôts (DGI). …
Gabon’s fiscal transformation: Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya’s new mandate at the DGI Read More
A pivotal moment for Cameroon’s infrastructure development unfolds this Thursday in Yaoundé, as the government, Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and Camalco—Canyon Resources’ local subsidiary—prepare to sign a memorandum of understanding …
Cameroun breaks ground on critical railway corridor linking Edéa to Kribi Read More
The Cameroonian government has granted Prometal the green light to secure 90 megawatts of electricity directly from the Electricity Development Corporation (EDC), the state-owned electricity asset manager. Finalizing the agreements …
Cameroon Prometal secures direct power access from dams to boost steel production Read More
The coalition of opposition forces, united under the banner of the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), has formally called for the removal of Ousmane Sonko …
Senegal’s opposition pushes for ousmane sonko’s parliamentary exit Read More
The fourth national census in Cameroon is currently navigating a period of considerable difficulty. Originally slated to conclude on May 29, the vital population and housing enumeration exercise has been …
Cameroon census extension sparks civil society concerns over operational flaws Read More
Niger and Algeria have taken a significant stride in deepening their energy collaboration by signing three pivotal cooperation agreements. The move, formalized during high-level bilateral talks between the two Sahel-Saharan …
Niger and Algeria strengthen energy ties with three landmark agreements Read More