Gabon is charting an ambitious economic course for its next five-year term, aiming to unlock a total financing package of 27 trillion FCFA under the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD). Of this, a staggering 18 trillion FCFA is expected to flow from the private sector, while the remainingContinue Reading
In Mali, a month has passed since human rights lawyer and former minister Mountaga Tall was forcibly taken by state security forces, along with his son and other pro-democracy advocates, military personnel and religious leaders. The detentions occurred amid a wave of violence that struck the nation on April 25,Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Burkina Faso, marking a significant chapter in West African relations. This short but strategic visit underscores a shared commitment to rejuvenating the deep-rooted historical, economic, and cultural bonds that have long connected the two nations.Continue Reading
The leadership at Togo’s state-owned power utility, Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), has undergone a significant shift with the removal of its director general, Débo-K’mba Barandao. The decision, confirmed through multiple channels, marks a notable change at the helm of the national electricity provider. While no official statementContinue Reading
Tensions are escalating in Senegal’s political landscape as the Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) intensifies its call for the exclusion of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly. The coalition argues that his continued presence in the legislature violates established legal andContinue Reading
Senegalese Christians urged to strengthen political engagement The Autonomous Christian Movement for Sustainable Development (MAC 20), a civil society organization in Senegal, has highlighted what it calls an insufficient level of political commitment among the country’s Christian community. The call was made during a forum held in Mbour, south ofContinue Reading
Washington’s push to accelerate the deportation of undocumented migrants has encountered an unexpected diplomatic hurdle in Central Africa. The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement aimed at receiving migrants expelled from the United States, defying expectations of unconditional alignment with American policies. The bold stance taken byContinue Reading
Investment in West African Infrastructure to Revitalize Regional Connectivity The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its concessional lending arm, the African Development Fund, has approved a substantial financing package exceeding $59 million USD. This allocation is earmarked for the rehabilitation and modernization of the critical road segment linking Kara inContinue Reading
Politics Libreville undergoes rapid urban transformation under Oligui Nguema By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 35 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 – The transformation of Gabon’s capital has entered a new phase under direct presidential oversight. In a meeting with Mayor Eugène Mba, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema underscored theContinue Reading
Powering N’Djamena: groundbreaking ceremony for new 40MW plant The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mr. Mourad Adjal, announced during a recent visit to Niamey that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, Chad, will take place in the coming days. The project is being implementedContinue Reading
Economie Fintech: La sécurité en tête des priorités des usagers By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunner in the race to sign Nathaniel Brown, the highly-rated left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt, overtaking Bayern Munich in the transfer battle. The Gunners appear better positioned to meet the Bundesliga club’s steep financial demands as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcomingContinue Reading