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The Cour des Comptes is taking decisive action to tackle public revenue challenges by launching an intensive masterclass for its auditors and financial magistrates. Held in Libreville on June 10, …
Gabon’s supreme audit institution strengthens oversight of extractive industries Read More
At a landmark session of Parliament convened in Congress at the Palais Léon Mba on Monday, June 15, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema publicly declared Gabon’s candidacy to host …
Gabon advances bold bid to host 2027 African Union summit Read More
Ousmane Sonko’s interview with an international French broadcaster was far from a spontaneous decision. A senior advisor close to Senegal’s Prime Minister has recently shared exclusive insights into the meticulous …
Senegal’s prime minister’s interview: a strategic move to consolidate power Read More
The Gabonese energy landscape is undergoing significant transformation under the leadership of transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. A bold restructuring initiative has been launched at the Société d’énergie et …
Oligui Nguema restructures Gabon’s SEEG energy firm Read More
The agricultural landscape in West Africa has been transformed by a bold initiative from the Beninese government. Ahead of the 2026-2027 cotton farming season, authorities announced an unprecedented incentive: a …
Benin’s performance-driven strategy boosts cotton sector growth Read More
As the football world gears up for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup showdown between France and Senegal, the president of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has shared a thought-provoking …
France Senegal clash at 2026 world cup highlights africa’s rising influence Read More
As the highly anticipated France-Sénégal showdown approached, a single statement from Ousmane Sonko ignited a debate many thought had faded into obscurity. The President of the Senegalese National Assembly declared, …
Sénégal vs France: when identity politics overshadows football Read More
The Cameroonian government has revoked the authority of local councils to collect taxes and levies, transferring this responsibility to the General Tax Directorate. While framed as a fiscal modernization initiative, …
Cameroun: state takes back control of local taxes Read More
The Tillabéri region of Niger has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the commune of Ayorou was …
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped Read More
Abdourahamane Tiani, head of Niger’s military regime, has stripped the activist widely known as Mayra of her Nigerien nationality. By Nicolas Biyong — Political and economic news
Niger’s general strips activist Mayra of her citizenship Read More
On June 15, 2026, Rwanda‘s President Paul Kagame arrived in Lomé for a high-stakes working visit that transcends standard diplomatic protocol. While official handshakes and photo opportunities marked the occasion, …
Rwanda’s Kagame advances African aviation unity in Lomé talks Read More
Politique Ousmane Sonko sur sa candidature à la présidentielle de 2029 Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of Pastef and current President of the National Assembly, has addressed inquiries regarding his …
Ousmane Sonko on his potential 2029 presidential bid in Sénégal Read More