General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has officially enacted the restructuring of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG). This pivotal decision impacts Gabon’s national energy and water utility, whose headquarters are prominently situated in Libreville. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Bamako, Mali The Malian government has formally adopted its Multi-Year Budget and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) for the 2027-2029 period, setting an ambitious target for an average real economic growth rate of 6.5% over these three years. This projected economic trajectory is underpinned by several crucial elements. These include anContinue Reading
A significant policy adjustment in West Africa’s agricultural landscape has been announced. For the upcoming 2026-2027 cotton season, the Beninese government has committed to providing an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton growers. This incentive, however, is contingent upon a critical condition: the national cotton output mustContinue Reading
Nigeria’s borno state sees nearly 10,000 former boko haram fighters rejoin society Officials in Borno State, located in Nigeria’s northeastern region, have confirmed that nearly 10,000 individuals who were once affiliated with Boko Haram have successfully transitioned back into civilian life. This achievement is part of a comprehensive government-backed rehabilitationContinue Reading
The Scientific Group SIGMA in Togo and France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) have embarked on a significant new chapter in their academic collaboration. On Monday, June 15, 2026, in Lomé, the two esteemed institutions formally established a strategic partnership designed to elevate the training of aspiring agricultural engineers inContinue Reading
Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter between France and Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the Senegalese National Assembly, offered a nuanced perspective, blending both athletic competition and profound political insights. During an interview, he expressed unwavering support for the Lions of Teranga while emphasizing the broaderContinue Reading
DÉRAPAGE Ousmane Sonko’s comments on France-Sénégal match spark identity debate Ahead of the much-anticipated France–Sénégal football encounter, a statement from Ousmane Sonko unexpectedly reignited a contentious debate typically confined to the fringes of identity politics. By declaring that “whatever the winner, Africa will have beaten Africa,” the President of Senegal’sContinue Reading
Cameroon’s central government moves to control local tax collection Despite ongoing commitments to decentralization, the Cameroonian government has recently stripped local communes of their authority to collect local taxes and levies. In Cameroon, the central government recently reassigned the responsibility for collecting local taxes and levies from municipal councils toContinue Reading
Moscow’s covert campaign to reshape West African alliances An extensive investigation has uncovered a meticulously orchestrated Russian initiative aimed at undermining Western influence in West Africa and embedding Moscow’s strategic footprint across the Sahel. The operation, described by insiders as a ‘Russian-style Françafrique,’ involves a coordinated network of influencers andContinue Reading
Gabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services LinkedIn X Email Print Save Gabon announces a sweeping restructuring of SEEG, the national water and electricity operator, aiming to separate its activities and address governance failures driving blackouts in Libreville. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
The summer transfer window officially opened its doors this Monday, June 15, immediately sparking activity across Europe’s top clubs. Real Madrid has already moved to secure Marc Cucurella, with expectations high for Ibrahima Konaté’s arrival, among others. Yet, amid these incoming talents, a significant departure could be on the horizon:Continue Reading
The Tillabéri region has once again been struck by armed violence. On the morning of Friday, June 12, 2026, the village of Goungo Koré, within the Ayorou municipality, came under a sudden assault by an armed terrorist group. The attack resulted in the deaths of two civilians. Two lives lost,Continue Reading