The announcement, long awaited by industry stakeholders, has finally been made. Gabon is poised to launch its very first national datacenter on its soil by June 30, 2026. This strategic infrastructure is designed to locally host data for government administrations, private enterprises, and eventually, a portion of regional digital services.Continue Reading
DRC crisis: M23 accused of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions Investigations reveal that the M23 armed group has systematically carried out mass forced conscriptions in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to fresh reports, thousands of civilians, former soldiers, and local militia members have been forcibly recruited andContinue Reading
Burkina Faso has successfully closed its first bond issue specifically targeting its diaspora, marking a major financial achievement. The operation, known as the Diaspora Bond, raised 151.5 billion CFA francs, significantly exceeding the initial targets set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian nation facing rising financing needs and limitedContinue Reading
As Gabon aspires to build a modern Fifth Republic, its media sector is experiencing one of the most severe crises in its history. Print journalism is in decline, online media are struggling, advertising revenue is drying up, access to public information is increasingly difficult, and numerous outlets are disappearing. BeyondContinue Reading
«Yaoundé has transformed into a city far removed from the village I knew two decades ago,» shares a longtime resident. The capital of Cameroon now stretches beyond its fabled seven hills, a sprawling metropolis where modern infrastructure meets bustling daily life. For this lifelong inhabitant, the changes bring both prideContinue Reading
Following their second consecutive Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer period. Several players are expected to depart this summer, with Kang-In Lee among them. Atlético de Madrid has reportedly expressed interest in the 25-year-old midfielder, and a significant marketing consideration could pave the way forContinue Reading
Paris Saint-Germain are set for a busy summer transfer window. The French champions want to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad after winning a second consecutive Champions League. One name linked is young Portuguese playmaker Mateus Fernandes. However, Parisian officials may be beaten to his signature by a Premier League heavyweight. TheContinue Reading
Cameroon senate president urges stronger action against sexual violence and femicides At the opening of the second ordinary session of the Senate on Tuesday in Yaoundé, Senate President Aboubakary Abdoulaye urged the Cameroonian government to step up the fight against sexual violence against children and femicides, which he described asContinue Reading
Gabon Post’s Director-General, Alfred Ikaka Bobe, has unveiled a new digital solution for savers whose funds remain frozen following the PostBank SA collapse in 2017. An online platform now allows depositors to confirm their inclusion in the official recapitalization lists without stepping out of their homes. To verify their status,Continue Reading
The embrace of a circular economy within Morocco’s textile sector stands to unlock a substantial $1.9 billion in private investment and generate over 30,000 employment opportunities. This transformative potential positions the kingdom at the forefront of an industrial reorientation, driven by textile waste recycling, a commitment to reducing environmental impact,Continue Reading
The thaw between Cotonou and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continues to deepen. On Tuesday, June 9, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni traveled to Bamako for talks with Malian leader Assimi Goïta, part of a regional tour launched weeks after taking office. Following previous stops in Niger and Burkina Faso,Continue Reading
Burkina Faso junta suspends two Muslim groups after imam’s arrest The Burkinabe authorities have suspended two Muslim associations for three months, a decision taken amid growing tensions following the arrest of influential imam Mohamad Ishaq Kindo. New crackdown in Burkina Faso. The junta led by Ibrahim Traoré has suspended twoContinue Reading