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In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months due to publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited the vital discussion surrounding press protection during …
Gabon: a journalist’s release sparks press freedom debate Read More
Politique Présidentielle américaine. Les démocrates démarreront les primaires 2028 en Caroline du Sud Exit l’Iowa et le New Hampshire, le Parti démocrate a choisi samedi de désigner la Caroline du …
Tchad. Tchad: l’opposant Succès Masra prône la réconciliation Read More
Fenerbahçe takes on OL this Tuesday (kick-off at 9 PM CET). Just three days before their critical Champions League playoff first leg against Olympique Lyonnais, Fenerbahçe experienced an unexpected 1-2 …
Fenerbahçe suffers league defeat ahead of champions league clash with Lyon Read More
African Politics Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo forge stronger partnership during historic Libreville summit 116 views No comments Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — The state visit of Félix-Antoine …
Gabon democratic republic of Congo strengthen ties during historic visit Read More
More than 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, have recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta describes this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” which …
Burkina Faso: journalists undergo mandatory military ‘patriotic immersion’ Read More
Sénégal fuel price surge reflects global oil market shifts The anticipated fuel price hike in Sénégal has now taken effect, confirming warnings issued months earlier. As of today, fuel prices …
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The Gabonese manganese industry faced a challenging fourth quarter in 2025, with production plummeting to 9.1 million tons. Logistical hurdles, including persistent railway failures and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais route …
Gabon’s manganese sector gains momentum with industrial shift Read More
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for an official working and friendship visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Gabon …
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Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit strengthens Gabon-DRC ties Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s three-day working and friendship visit to Libreville has reawakened a diplomatic axis between Gabon and …
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Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, fuel prices in Sénégal will rise significantly. The supercarburant will climb to 990 F CFA per litre, while diesel (gasoil) will reach 755 F …
Sénégal fuel price hike: super now 990 F CFA, diesel at 755 F CFA Read More
A staggering $50 million ransom, paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali, has become a critical funding stream for Al-Qaïda’s Sahel operations, according to …
Mali ransom payments fuel al-qaida’s Sahel expansion Read More
Once united to prevent the President from exiting the Higher Council of the Judiciary, despite reforms being explicitly pledged, their collaboration now raises questions about accountability and delayed promises. Similarly, …
Sovereignist legacy and political accountability in Senegal’s leadership Read More