easing traffic on the Dakar-Bamako corridor At Moussala, a critical border crossing point in Sénégal, a queue of trucks stretching nearly 15 kilometers frequently forms, awaiting entry into Mali. This significant congestion along the vital Dakar-Bamako corridor highlights a persistent challenge in regional logistics and is a key focus inContinue Reading

African Political News Gabon and DR Congo forge stronger partnership during Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit Editorial Team 116 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The official visit of DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi to Libreville surpassed mere diplomatic courtesy, evolving into a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping economic, regional, andContinue Reading

Over 40 Burkinabè journalists, representing both state-owned and private media outlets, have recently completed a military training program. The ruling junta describes this initiative as a “patriotic immersion,” an event now slated to occur annually.   In a nation grappling with an ongoing conflict against jihadist groups, a similar mandatoryContinue Reading

Military immersion for journalists sparks debate in Burkina Faso In an unprecedented move, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program described as a patriotic immersion. Organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré Police Academy—just 20 kilometers from Ouagadougou—the initiative was mandated for both publicContinue Reading

Logistical bottlenecks challenge Gabon’s manganese output Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, drawing attention to persistent weaknesses in the country’s logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, which connects mining sites to the Owendo port, have repeatedly disrupted operations. Yet, the final quarter of 2025Continue Reading