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Gabon has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its national security framework with the adoption of a new five-year law by the Council of Ministers. The 2026-2030 Security Programming Law …
Gabon’s new security law aims for police transformation by 2030 Read More
Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, convened with Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, on Tuesday in Rabat. Their discussions focused on …
Morocco and Kuwait advance aviation partnership amid 2030 World Cup preparations Read More
Environment Gabon’s national parks aim for global conservation leadership 168 Libreville, July 1, 2026 — As climate change reshapes global economic and environmental priorities, Gabon is taking a bold step …
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Politique Gabon’s national assembly asserts its legislative authority in a pivotal session Libreville, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Four months after its establishment under the framework of the Fifth Republic, …
Gabon’s national assembly asserts its legislative authority in a pivotal session Read More
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains under close international monitoring The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with a rapid surge in Ebola cases, with over 1,000 …
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo under global watch Read More
The smartphone has quietly become more than just a tool for communication in N’Djamena. For many young women across the capital, it now symbolizes social status, reshaping how they are …
Smartphone trend reshapes young women’s social status in N’Djamena Read More
On Monday, the 129 deputies present in the National Assembly unanimously endorsed a proposed constitutional revision. This pivotal text, championed by the Pastef party, aims to significantly bolster the powers …
Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: a new political contest between Sonko and Diomaye Faye? Read More
Human RightsChad Chad’s digital battle: women confront online harassment In Chad, online harassment is increasingly affecting women. Following the impactful Zouhoura case, activist Epiphanie Dionrang speaks out about digital violence …
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In a significant move to bolster national connectivity, Morocco and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have finalized financing agreements totaling 365 million euros. Signed in Rabat, these funds are specifically …
Morocco secures 365 million euros from EIB to modernize transport infrastructure Read More
Mgr Fulgence Muteba, archevêque de Lubumbashi Politics Wednesday July 1, 2026 – 09:25 As the Democratic Republic of Congo commemorated its 66th anniversary of independence, Mgr Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, the …
Archbishop muteba’s urgent call for unity as dr Congo marks 66 years of independence Read More
Gabon has embarked on a significant overhaul of its public utility services by formally dividing the management of water and electricity. On June 25, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved …
Gabon’s utility sector transformation: separating water and electricity services Read MorePolitics German envoy engages Cameroon’s top Catholic leader amid papal visit discussions Christian Sedat concluded an official courtesy call with Douala’s archbishop this past Monday, marking a significant diplomatic and …
German ambassador meets Cameroon archbishop on papal visit Read More