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Gabon has taken decisive steps to regulate the exploitation and commercialization of iboga, a central African shrub renowned for its therapeutic and psychotropic properties. Libreville now requires strict administrative authorization …
Gabon tightens control over iboga exploitation and trade Read More
The Sahel’s shifting security landscape Recent military developments in northern Mali have exposed a sophisticated transnational supply network linking southern Libya to the region, with the Nigerien border serving as …
Mali rebels use libyan bases to advance toward Kidal Read More
The Dakar High Court has pushed back the legal showdown between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko to July 22, 2026, granting the latter’s legal team additional time to respond …
Dakar court adjourns Sonko-Niang property dispute to july 2026 Read More
Chad N’Djamena hosts landmark international pharmaceutical forum on african health solutions The 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum gathers African health leaders in N’Djamena to tackle medicine access gaps and boost local …
N’Djamena hosts landmark international pharmaceutical forum on african health solutions Read More
The Republic of Benin continues to defy continental norms regarding state prestige expenditures, particularly in the realm of presidential aviation. While many African governments view the ownership of executive aircraft …
Benin’s asset-light governance: a pragmatic shift in public spending Read More
LOMÉ, 9 June 2026 — The Togolese National Assembly has taken a decisive step toward bolstering nuclear safety and radiological risk management by adopting four key legislative measures. The landmark …
Togo strengthens nuclear safety with new legislative framework Read More
From June 1st, Burkina Faso’s public administration is mandated to address citizens and users as “camarade,” marking a significant step in the nation’s ideological reorientation. This official directive ushers in …
Burkina Faso’s public administration adopts ‘camarade’ in a move towards ideological refoundation Read More
In a landmark decision, the Government of Bénin has approved a revised 2026 budget that redefines the nation’s fiscal landscape. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, this strategic overhaul …
Benin’s bold economic shift: 4,000 billion cfa investment in human development Read More
A high-level delegation of French business leaders arrived in Rabat for a study visit from June 8 to 12, 2026, engaging in crucial discussions aimed at bolstering economic ties between …
French business leaders explore Morocco’s investment potential in Rabat Read More
Historic tripartite talks to repatriate 20,000 Central African refugees from DRC Delegations from DRC, CAR and UNHCR during the tripartite meeting Society June 10, 2026 The capital of the Democratic …
Historic tripartite talks to repatriate 20,000 Central African refugees from DRC Read More
Guinean agribusiness giant SONOCO is set to transform Gabon’s poultry sector with a bold investment plan aiming to produce over 15 million chickens annually. The announcement came during a high-level …
SONOCO plans major poultry boost for Gabon’s food independence Read More
Environnement Gabon asserts sovereignty over Iboga, requiring state authorization for exploitation Libreville, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is taking decisive action to safeguard its sacred Iboga plant, initiating a new …
Gabon asserts sovereignty over Iboga, requiring state authorization for exploitation Read More