politics Gabon’s strategic role in Africa’s evolving economic landscape By Editor-in-Chief June 20, 2026 174 No comment Libreville, June 20, 2026 – Africa is undergoing a profound economic transformation. Long constrained by colonial-era borders, the continent is now forging the world’s largest integrated market by number of countries. This historicContinue Reading
The revelation that the so-called “hidden debt” scandal was entirely fabricated has left many questioning its origins and consequences. First exposed in a press conference by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in September 2024, this false narrative was later acknowledged by its own architect as a deliberate misrepresentation. The repercussions haveContinue Reading
Breaking News Politics: Kinshasa: group claiming to be ‘Force du Progrès’ occupies archbishop’s esplanade, Church denounces ‘provocation’ Politics: UNC’s stance on constitutional change: Michel Moto claims ‘nine out of ten’ party MPs support referendum Justice: Accra: DRC calls for transforming historic transatlantic slave trade recognition into concrete actions for lastingContinue Reading
The communication team of the Haut-Uele provincial government has swiftly rebutted claims suggesting Governor Jean Bakomito Gambu’s alleged complicity with Corneille Nangaa. Muammar Awoni, head of the provincial communication cell (Cellcom), issued a formal statement addressing the accusations head-on. The controversy stems from a recent report questioning whether the GovernorContinue Reading
CENCO condemns police-force du progrès collaboration in suppressing opposition protests Opposition protest in Kinshasa on June 12, 2026 The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as the coordinated repression of opposition protests by the national police in collaboration with members ofContinue Reading
Ouagadougou recently hosted the 29th edition of the Galian Awards, an event that honors outstanding journalism across Burkina Faso. On June 19, 2026, Sié Frédéric Kambou, a journalist with Burkina 24, was recognized with the Special Prize from the Ministry of Health in the online press category. The award celebratesContinue Reading
Under the guise of breaking free from colonial legacies and diversifying partnerships, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has adopted a strategy that raises a pressing concern: is the country truly reclaiming its sovereignty, or merely exchanging one overseer for another? Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré took the helm of the transition, OuagadougouContinue Reading
The violent incident that unfolded in Niamey on 18 June 2026 has sent shockwaves across West Africa. As negotiations for the reopening of borders between Bénin and Niger reached a critical stage, this sudden surge of violence threatens to derail diplomatic progress. Observers now suspect an undercurrent of economic powerContinue Reading
The recent decision by Senegal’s Constitutional Council regarding Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration into the National Assembly has sparked intense debate within the country’s legal circles. This ruling, framed as a procedural matter, raises significant questions about the consistency and trajectory of the Council’s jurisprudence. Legal interpretations and institutional coherence A closerContinue Reading
While some commuters praise the initiative as a forward-thinking solution, others voice concerns about potential safety risks and the suitability of existing infrastructure. «Given that traffic rules are already in place, it makes sense to let Mio-type scooters use the same lanes as smaller motorcycles. This regulation aligns with theContinue Reading
The Gabonese government has rolled out its 2026-2035 energy roadmap at the African Energy Forum in Cape Town, positioning Libreville as a key player in the continent’s energy transition. Led by Philippe Tonangoye, Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy, the delegation outlined strategic priorities to an audience ofContinue Reading
football FIFA World Cup 2026 Turkey eliminated from World Cup after Paraguay stuns in crucial first half Days after a lackluster performance against Australia, Turkey suffered another heartbreaking World Cup exit in a 0-1 defeat to Paraguay. The Turks dominated possession yet found themselves trailing within minutes of the openingContinue Reading