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Politics Gabon: Keith Heffern tipped for US ambassador role in Libreville By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The appointment of Keith Heffern as …
Gabon: Keith Heffern tipped for US ambassador role in Libreville Read More
Modern facility unveiled in Abidjan to bolster anti-money laundering efforts Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A new era in the fight against financial crime in West Africa has begun with the …
New giaba headquarters launched in Abidjan to combat financial crime Read More
Who is Hippolyte Ebaka, Cameroon’s top military commander? Hippolyte Ebaka stands at the helm of Cameroon’s military apparatus. His appointment as Major General marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s …
Cameroon military leadership: uncovering Hippolyte Ebaka’s rise to power Read More
The Senegalese judiciary has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of the General Delegation for Urban Growth Poles (DGPU) against Atos, a major European digital services provider. The Dakar Commercial …
Senegal court backs government in dispute with atos over urban projects Read More
Since the transition period began in August 2023, the Burkinabè construction giant EBOMAF has risen to become Gabon’s leading public contract holder. In under three years, the company founded by …
Ebomaf’s 700 billion FCFA public contracts in Gabon spark scrutiny Read More
Landmark initiative to strengthen victim assistance services in N’Djamena An important step is being taken in Chad’s capital to combat gender-based violence (GBV) more effectively. From August 12 to 13, …
Chad tackles gender-based violence with new victim support mapping Read More
Ivory Coast hosts regional hub for financial crime prevention The Ivory Coast’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, inaugurated new premises for the GIABA Information Centre in Cocody, …
Giaba opens advanced anti-money laundering center in Abidjan to boost regional security Read More
In Mali, military communication has evolved into a finely tuned performance. On August 12, 2026, the Direction de l’Information et des Relations Publiques des Armées (DIRPA) once again showcased its …
Mali’s military reports: inflated claims or battlefield reality? Read More
As Gabon gears up to celebrate its 66th independence anniversary, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a 51 billion FCFA allocation to clear part of the outstanding debts owed …
Gabon allocates 51 billion FCFA to settle domestic debt owed to businesses Read More
An influential voice in migration governance A prominent Moroccan-American scholar and political analyst, Mohamed Daadaoui, has underscored the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Morocco in shaping proactive migration policies …
Morocco’s leadership praised in preventing migrant flows across africa Read More
Olympique Lyonnais tightens ticketing for high-risk Champions League clash with Fenerbahçe Enhanced security measures will be in place at Groupama Stadium for the return leg between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe …
Olympique Lyonnais tightens ticketing for high-risk Champions League clash with Fenerbahçe Read More
Regional shifts in judicial cooperation The decision by Chad to join Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in withdrawing from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a …
Chad’s withdrawal from the ICC: implications for Sahel justice Read More