Malick Fofana could barely contain his joy following his long-awaited return to the pitch. The Belgian winger, aged 21, made his first appearance in eight months during yesterday’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Sparta Prague. The Lyon side secured their place in the play-off rounds, but the young star’s lackContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo introduces new leadership model for PPA-CI Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who also leads the Pan-African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), has unveiled a major restructuring of his party’s leadership. In an official statement, he announced the appointment of four vice-presidents and a Chair ofContinue Reading
The diplomatic landscape between the United States and Gabon is shifting gears. President Donald Trump has formally submitted to the U.S. Senate the nomination of Keith Heffern to serve as the new American ambassador to the Republic of Gabon. This appointment aligns with a broader initiative to refresh the rosterContinue Reading
The Mouvement pour la Grandeur du Gabon (MGG), led by its President Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has issued a strong call for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, Chairman of the opposition coalition Ensemble Pour le Gabon (EPG), currently detained at the Prison Centrale de Libreville. In a statement releasedContinue Reading
The controversy surrounding Senegal’s political funds has ignited fierce discussions across television studios, Facebook, and social media platforms. Political leaders, former ministers, and parliamentarians are locked in a heated debate over the origins and use of discretionary funds allocated to the Prime Minister’s office. This debate unfolds against a backdropContinue Reading
In a bold stance against escalating verbal abuses from some Gabonese activists abroad, Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between legitimate free speech and unchecked verbal excesses. Speaking at a press conference in Libreville, the civil society leader condemned recent attacks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema,Continue Reading
The Executive branch accounts for the majority of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its supervisory agencies and commissions. The National Office for the Fight Against Corruption (OFNAC) recently published its provisional report, updated to July 31, 2026, detailing significant failures in asset declarations amongContinue Reading
The collision between two buses operated by STM and SONITRAV on August 7, 2026, in Niger’s Maradi region left 22 dead and 37 injured. Twisted metal frames and shattered glass marked the scene of the tragedy. In response to public outrage, the government of Niger swiftly demanded ‘severe penalties,’ includingContinue Reading
Kinshasa embarks on Étienne Tshisekedi Boulevard construction Kinshasa is set to gain a significant new transportation artery, an eight-lane thoroughfare designed to enhance traffic flow across a vital section of the Congolese capital. President Félix Tshisekedi officially inaugurated the construction of the 2.02-kilometer Étienne Tshisekedi Boulevard on Tuesday. The monumentalContinue Reading
Tchad Chad’s independence day: official pomp meets everyday life in N’Djamena In N’Djamena, the 66th anniversary of independence was marked by the traditional military parade. Between economic necessities and a lack of cultural initiatives, popular enthusiasm struggles to emerge. — 3 min de lecture Partager This August 11, 2026, ChadContinue Reading
Amidst a backdrop of intense criticism and debate surrounding the convocation of Parliament’s extraordinary session, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, firmly addressed detractors this Monday. He meticulously clarified the legal framework governing the proceedings, outlined the comprehensive agenda, and worked to dispel what he termed “amalgams.”Continue Reading
A significant political divide has recently emerged in Senegal, marked by a growing estrangement between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former political ally, Ousmane Sonko. This deepening rift has ignited widespread speculation, particularly from Sonko’s political faction, suggesting that President Faye — who recently established his own political partyContinue Reading