After a full decade away from Gabon’s oil landscape, global energy leader Shell has inked a landmark agreement with the Gabonese government, signaling a bold new chapter for the nation’s energy future. The landmark memorandum of understanding, signed by Shell’s Exploration and New Opportunities Director Thomas Praeger and Gabon’s PetroleumContinue Reading
Morocco secures nine key seats in African Union governance bodies These nine appointments underscore the growing trust placed in Morocco’s diplomatic and institutional leadership across the continent. Morocco has secured nine prestigious positions within African Union institutions, emerging as the leading North African beneficiary of leadership roles across key governanceContinue Reading
Gabon stands at a pivotal moment in its fight against corruption, with international experts set to conduct a high-stakes evaluation from June 29 to July 1, 2026. The assessment, mandated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will scrutinize the country’s anti-corruption framework and efforts to recoverContinue Reading
Beijing recently hosted pivotal talks that could reshape Morocco’s economic landscape and its role in global trade. During the 4th International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Moroccan officials made a bold push to position the Kingdom as the industrial bridge between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic. Minister of Investment Karim ZidaneContinue Reading
Folarin Balogun, the rising star of the US men’s national football team, is set to pursue a summer transfer away from Monaco, fueling intense interest from top-tier English clubs. The 24-year-old forward, whose contract negotiations with the Ligue 1 side have stalled, has become one of the most sought-after talentsContinue Reading
Three years after the military junta in Niger forged closer ties with Russia, the country continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the authorities’ stated goal of restoring security through this strategic shift, violent attacks have intensified, inflicting heavy casualties on the nation’s defense and security forces. UnrelentingContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s public health authorities have confirmed 1,003 Ebola cases and 254 deaths, reflecting a fatality rate of 25.3%. The situation remains dire, with 91.3% of infections and 80.7% of fatalities concentrated in the remote Ituri province, a region plagued by armed conflict. Health experts acknowledge thatContinue Reading
Lomé is taking bold steps to modernize its aviation sector and reduce carbon emissions with the signing of two groundbreaking agreements at the 2026 African Airports and Airlines Annual Assembly. These partnerships between the Société aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin (SALT) and T-OIL, a state-owned energy firm, mark a significant leap towardContinue Reading
The diplomatic ties between Gabon and Mauritania have reached new heights following a high-level meeting in Libreville. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the President of Gabon, welcomed Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the Mauritanian Head of State. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, whoContinue Reading
In a decisive move to silence mounting political speculation, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, categorically denied allegations of issuing an ultimatum to the country’s Head of State. Speaking before legislators during a plenary session focused on labor and social security reforms, Sonko addressed the controversy with unwavering clarity.Continue Reading
Gabon’s political landscape, shaped by the March-April 1990 National Conference, has long thrived on robust democratic exchanges. Political parties have historically asserted their presence through bold statements, targeted critiques, and measured support for government actions—even when tensions ran high. This dynamic, though occasionally turbulent, has always been a hallmark ofContinue Reading
On Monday, June 22, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) welcomed His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union, for a state visit in Kinshasa. The two leaders engaged in a private discussion followedContinue Reading