Gabon’s national debt is on a significant upward trajectory, with projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. This concerning forecast, stemming from budgetary analyses released in Libreville, highlights a critical situation for the nation. The trend, initiated under the transitional presidency and subsequentlyContinue Reading
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: seeking concrete partnerships for growth By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a significant chapter in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the GaboneseContinue Reading
President Paul Biya of Cameroon recently announced a significant elevation within the nation’s armed forces. On August 3, 2026, Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who previously served as the esteemed commander of the presidential guard, was officially promoted to the rank of brigadier general. This strategic appointment by President BiyaContinue Reading
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a firmer stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), as confirmed during the latest ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Regional leaders have established a clear red line: no member state may pursue separate negotiations with Mali, BurkinaContinue Reading
Gabon’s vital extractive industries navigated the start of 2026 with a mixed performance. The sector’s overall activity experienced a 2.9% contraction, primarily driven by a downturn in hydrocarbon output, even as the manganese segment maintained its upward trajectory. This assessment, detailed in the sectoral economic report from the Directorate GeneralContinue Reading
Union Saint-Gilloise played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg. The match, held on Tuesday in Ostend, saw the Belgian side concede all three goals from set-piece situations. The encounter at Ostend saw Union Saint-Gilloise battle to a 3-3 stalemate withContinue Reading
August 5, 2026 Senegal’s struggle to attract foreign investment despite strong economic potential Listen – 02:30 After four consecutive years of robust performance averaging three billion dollars annually, foreign direct investments (FDI) in Senegal plummeted to just 37 million dollars in 2025, according to the United Nations Conference on TradeContinue Reading
The President of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council embarks on an official visit to Chad N’DJAMENA — Mohamed Boukhari, President of Algeria’s National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), has arrived in Chad for an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Ahmat Mboudou Mahamat. The purposeContinue Reading
In a bold move to preserve the unity of Pastef, former minister Malick Gackou has issued a stern call to party members, urging them to stand firm against the allure of Kiiraay, the new political formation backed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.Continue Reading
Investigations by Human Rights Watch have shed light on a recent aerial strike conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, a community within Mali‘s Mopti region. The attack, which took place on June 15th, resulted in the tragic loss of eight civilian lives. Contrary to claims made by Mali‘s Russian militaryContinue Reading
Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. Suchomel (csc) Match Compositions Commentaires en DIRECT Ligue des champions Sparta Prague 2–1 Lyon 90’Continue Reading
melbet scandal: suspicious financial ties between cyprus, Senegal and Russia A high-stakes investigation has exposed an intricate web of financial transactions linking the online betting platform Melbet to suspicious activities across multiple jurisdictions. Among those implicated are individuals from various backgrounds, including Russian national Filipp Mikhalin, Ivorian citizen Mécapeu CatherineContinue Reading