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Parliamentary activity is set to resume within the National Assembly. The bureau of this prominent legislative institution has been called to assemble this Wednesday, with proceedings scheduled to commence at …
Ousmane Sonko convenes national assembly bureau, signaling political tensions Read More
The Gabonese public debt continues its upward trend, with projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027, according to budgetary forecasts discussed in …
Gabon’s rising debt: 94.3% of GDP by 2027 amid fiscal challenges Read More
Franck Foute Journalist specializing in Cameroon Paul Biya The latest military reshuffle in Cameroon has sent ripples through the defense establishment. On August 3, 2026, President Paul Biya approved significant …
Cameroon military reshuffle: key promotions and strategic shifts Read More
The mining industry in Gabon started 2026 with mixed results, as overall extractive activity contracted by 2.9%, primarily dragged down by a downturn in oil production. Meanwhile, the manganese sector …
Gabon’s mining sector faces decline in early 2026 as manganese rises Read More
Share this article on your favorite social media platform The Union Saint-Gilloise fought back to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Norwegian champions Bodo Glimt in the first leg of …
Union saint-gilloise battles Bodo Glimt in must-win Champions League qualifier Read MoreChad’s top economic advisor visits N’Djamena for regional talks Algiers — Mohamed Boukhari, Chair of Algeria’s National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), arrived in N’Djamena on Tuesday at the …
Chad’s top economic advisor visits N’Djamena for regional talks Read More
Human Rights Watch has conducted a thorough investigation into the recent airstrikes carried out by Africa Corps in the village of Kyrnia, located in Mali’s central Mopti region. The strikes, …
Human rights concerns raised over Africa Corps strikes in Mali Read More
Economie Gabon’s Paris visit: economic agreements and future expectations 128 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 — The state visit by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to Paris from …
Gabon’s Paris visit: economic agreements and future expectations Read More
African Politics Gabon’s President Oligui Nguema strengthens ties with Ivory Coast By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 52 No comment Libreville, August 4, 2026 – Following visits to Accra, Banjul, and …
Gabon’s president oli gui nguema strengthens ties with ivory coast Read More
Burkinabè officials have intensified their defense of state-aligned communication strategies following allegations by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), drawing sharp criticism over a perceived lack of transparency. On August 3, during …
Burkina Faso faces scrutiny over communication tactics amid RSF allegations Read More
Olympique Lyonnais kicks off their 2026-2027 campaign in style on Tuesday, August 4, with a high-stakes clash against Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. …
Lyon faces sparta prague in champions league qualifying opener Read More
The strategic significance of the state visit During the presidential state visit to Freetown, Gabon demonstrated its commitment to expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in West Africa. Multiple agreements …
Gabon strengthens ties with Sierra Leone through state visit Read More