As Gabon gears up to celebrate its 66th Independence Day, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a bold financial initiative: the release of 51 billion FCFA to settle outstanding debts owed to local businesses. This strategic move aims to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while revitalizing the privateContinue Reading
Morocco stands out as a key player in regional migration governance In a recent analysis from Washington, Moroccan-American scholar Mohamed Daadaoui highlighted the Kingdom’s pivotal role in shaping proactive migration policies across North Africa. The expert emphasized how Morocco has emerged as a trusted regional leader, recognized for its credibleContinue Reading
Withdrawal from the ICC signals deeper judicial challenges in the Sahel Chad’s recent decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has intensified discussions on the continent’s evolving approach to international justice. This move follows similar declarations from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all citingContinue Reading
Morocco’s justice minister, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has urged the return of Moroccan minors currently in Spain, including those who arrived in Ceuta during the recent migration surge. This directive stems from royal instructions directing relevant ministries to streamline the identification and repatriation process for these young individuals. However, the exact numberContinue Reading
Politics Libreville hosts african leaders ahead of Gabon’s independence day Editorial Team August 12, 2026 135 No comment Libreville, August 12, 2026 — As Gabon prepares to mark 66 years of independence, the capital city is set to welcome two African heads of state, elevating the August 17 celebrations toContinue Reading
Morocco disrupts border crossing plot targeting Ceuta ahead of August 15 The Moroccan Ministry of Interior has confirmed the arrest of key figures behind a planned mass border crossing to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, scheduled for August 15. Authorities also condemned online campaigns inciting such actions and urged SpainContinue Reading
The Republic of Chad commemorated its 66th year of independence on the historic date of August 11, with a grand military parade held at N’Djaména’s Place de la Nation and parallel ceremonies across major urban centers nationwide. President Mahamat Déby Itno attended the N’Djaména event alongside two distinguished international guests:Continue Reading
Survival budgets squeeze Chad’s households dry Families in Chad are scraping by on as little as 2 000 francs CFA a day, barely enough to keep hunger at bay, sociologist Remadji Ngaba reveals. That works out to roughly 375 francs CFA per person in a typical household of five toContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire sets stage for pan-African economic growth at SIFIA 2026 The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) has officially inaugurated the second edition of the International Suppliers and Investors Fair of Africa (SIFIA 2026) at the Plateau district in Abidjan. Under the theme « Bridging businesses,Continue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo introduces new leadership model for PPA-CI Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who also leads the Pan-African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), has unveiled a major restructuring of his party’s leadership. In an official statement, he announced the appointment of four vice-presidents and a Chair ofContinue Reading
The diplomatic landscape between the United States and Gabon is shifting gears. President Donald Trump has formally submitted to the U.S. Senate the nomination of Keith Heffern to serve as the new American ambassador to the Republic of Gabon. This appointment aligns with a broader initiative to refresh the rosterContinue Reading
The Mouvement pour la Grandeur du Gabon (MGG), led by its President Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has issued a strong call for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, Chairman of the opposition coalition Ensemble Pour le Gabon (EPG), currently detained at the Prison Centrale de Libreville. In a statement releasedContinue Reading