The Trump administration has announced a sweeping change to U.S. visa issuance policies, slashing the number of African nations authorized to process American entry visas starting June 2026. This decision will directly impact travelers from Gabon, forcing them to seek visas in nearby countries. Fewer African nations to handle U.S.Continue Reading
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has firmly refuted claims regarding the death of Sidna Ag Hita, a senior leader close to the group’s emir Iyad Ag Gali and its second-in-command. These reports emerged shortly after the African Legion announced a targeted airstrike in the Diabali area of centralContinue Reading
CAN 2025: Alexandre Ruiz’s declaration ignites Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title debate A significant controversy continues to envelop the African championship title, placing Sénégal at the heart of an intense discussion regarding the legitimacy of their CAN 2025 victory. While the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) is yetContinue Reading
President Romuald Wadagni allocates one billion FCFA to eliminate financial hurdles in public emergency care The Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, has announced a landmark financial commitment of one billion West African CFA francs to public health facilities. This unprecedented funding initiative is designed to ensure that critical emergency careContinue Reading
Sonelgaz-International to launch 40 MW power plant in Chad after Niger success Building on the recent inauguration of its 40 MW Gorou Banda power plant in Niamey, Sonelgaz-International is now set to replicate this achievement in Chad. The Algerian energy giant announced plans to break ground on a similar facilityContinue Reading
Strengthening Burkina Faso-Serbia ties: a bold step toward shared progress Ouagadougou recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Serbia, led by parliamentarian Slavenko Ristic, to explore new avenues of collaboration between the two nations. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad, was attended byContinue Reading
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, marks the collapse of a political partnership built on irreconcilable economic visions. Two years after the 2024 presidential transition that brought Faye to power, the alliance between the two leaders has unraveled overContinue Reading
Nassirou Bodo was remanded in custody at the Niamey detention center following his appearance before the prosecutor’s office, local sources confirmed late Wednesday evening. Civil society leader Kaka Touda corroborated the activist’s detention on a social media post, though details regarding the grounds for his arrest remain unclear. The activistContinue Reading
Tchad Tchad GEMIA honors sixth batch of troop children with excellence awards The GEMIA celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe while recognizing top performers in the presence of military and civilian leaders. Staff — 2 min read N’Djamena, 4 June 2026 – Against a backdropContinue Reading
Benin and Togo forge ahead with renewed partnership driven by Wadagni-Gnassingbé initiative The Beninese Presidency recently highlighted a diplomatic visit marked by friendship and collaboration, as part of the new President’s inaugural regional tour. Meanwhile, the Togolese authorities clarified that Romuald Wadagni’s trip to Lomé on June 3 was madeContinue Reading
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive analysis examining the autonomy of central banks across North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The findings reveal a clear correlation between enhanced central bank independence and superior inflation control, along with greater resilience against macroeconomic shocks. TheContinue Reading
During the Abidjan 2 international conference on artificial intelligence and digital platform regulation, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President of Gabon’s High Authority of Communication (HAC), engaged in discussions with Meta executives. The focal point? The recent suspension of social media platforms in Gabon and the push for stronger legal frameworks governingContinue Reading