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The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing on June 13, 2026, its chairman, Pahimi …
Tchad: CPDP unveils roadmap for political calm Read More
Niger has enacted sweeping legal changes that redefine the country’s stance on same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The new penal code, quietly adopted in February under the current military leadership, …
New penalties for homosexuality in Niger spark regional debate Read More
Cameroon is on track to asphalt an average of 488 kilometers of roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025, as confirmed by government data. This accelerated pace …
Cameroon’s road paving surge: 488 km asphalted annually by 2025 Read More
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi, a rising star nurtured by LOSC Lille, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes summer transfer saga. Despite his club’s determination to …
Ayyoub Bouaddi eyes PSG over Arsenal in transfer race Read More
In the heart of the Sahel, a troubling new reality is taking shape. A fragile security landscape, already strained by years of instability, is now witnessing the emergence of a …
Escalating jihadist threats reshaping security across west africa Read More
The Argentine government has formally requested Morocco’s support for Rafael Grossi’s candidacy to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General. This diplomatic overture was made during the eighth session of …
Argentina seeks Morocco’s backing for Rafael Grossi’s un leadership bid Read More
Gabon’s ongoing land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning and Land Registry processing an additional 4,046 property transfer decisions. This brings the …
Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,800 property transfers Read More
Gabon is set to significantly boost its defense budget in 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s post-political transition strategy. On June 11, State Minister of National Defense Brigitte …
Gabon allocates 377.68 billion XAF to defense in 2026 amid transition focus Read More
The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a pivotal phase. Libreville is signaling to its European counterparts that the era of traditional public development aid—which has shaped the relationship since independence—is …
Gabon shifts from eu aid to direct investments for economic growth Read More
Gabon’s search for poultry production partnerships abroad has reignited debates about food sovereignty. The recent announcement of Guinean group SONOCO’s plan to raise 15 million chickens annually in Gabon has …
Gabon’s food sovereignty: why import what we already produce? Read More
One of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has chosen Gabon’s capital, Libreville, as the host city for an upcoming international summit focused on …
Gabon’s digital rise: MIT selects Libreville for major innovation forum Read More
In an effort to enhance fiscal responsibility, Nigerien authorities have approved the elimination of multiple administrative units directly linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. …
Niger implements cost-cutting measures to streamline state expenditures Read More