The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on Friday for a working and friendship visit aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between Gabon and the DRC. Upon landing, President Tshisekedi was greeted by a large crowd of Gabonese citizens, creating a vibrantContinue Reading
African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville revives Gabon-DRC diplomatic ties By Chief Editor August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville for a three-day working and friendship visit marks more than just a diplomatic engagement. It signals a renewedContinue Reading
French young defender Methalie set for Premier League move after Toulouse deal After weeks of intense negotiations, Toulouse FC has reached a comprehensive agreement with Sunderland for the transfer of 20-year-old left-back Dayann Methalie to the Premier League. The young French defender is scheduled to undergo his medical examination withContinue Reading
The Senegalese government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, effective from Saturday, August 15, 2026. Motorists will now pay 990 F CFA per litre for super gasoline and 755 F CFA per litre for diesel, marking respective rises of 70 F CFA and 75 F CFA. The MinistryContinue Reading
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Cameroon 2025 presidential election Justice delayed: the case of Cameroon’s post-election detainees The courtroom in Yaoundé has become a stage for a legal drama that refuses to reach its climax. Months after the 2025 presidential election in Cameroon, scores of individuals remain behindContinue Reading
President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (left) with African Development Bank President Sidi Ould Tah Strengthening ties for Gabon’s development The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, met with Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Libreville to discuss ways to deepen collaborationContinue Reading
Dakar’s sky-high cost of living: essentials more expensive than in Paris A viral video has reignited debates about Dakar’s exorbitant living costs, revealing that everyday items like chicken—priced at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram—are now more expensive than in Paris, deepening concerns over purchasing power for Senegalese households. Staple goodsContinue Reading
The winds of change sweep across Libreville Above the vast horizon of Gabon, a vision of progress is taking shape—one that contrasts sharply with the nation’s complex past. This transformation is most evident in the tangible actions unfolding across the country, the ambitious projects underway, and the unwavering political determinationContinue Reading
15 august 2026 13:32+02:00 Newcastle racing to finalize £30m deal for Bosnian defender Amar Dedic ahead of Liverpool opener Transfer news A. Dedic Newcastle Benfica Premier League Newcastle vs Liverpool Liverpool Newcastle is in advanced talks to secure a £30 million deal for Bosnian international Amar Dedic from Benfica. TheContinue Reading
How a $50 Million Payout Transformed Sahel Security An estimated $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to secure the release of foreign hostages in Mali has become a critical funding source for the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a coalition affiliated with Al-Qaïda, according to a confidential United NationsContinue Reading
The energy partnership between Algeria and Niger has reached a significant milestone, strengthening regional integration across the Sahel. Through a strengthened collaboration between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep, both nations are paving the way for deeper commercial and strategic exchanges. First Jet A1 fuel shipments from Adrar refinery A clearContinue Reading
The alliance between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko was forged with a shared commitment—to prevent the President from leaving the Superior Council of the Judiciary, despite earlier promises of reform. Together, they chose to disregard public calls for transparent appointments to key leadership positions, which had been explicitly outlinedContinue Reading