Le Niger a franchi une nouvelle étape dans le déploiement du passeport biométrique de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES). Le président Abdourahamane Tiani s’est fait enrôler pour l’obtention de ce nouveau document de voyage, selon les autorités nigériennes. Cette opération intervient quelques mois après son enrôlement pour laContinue Reading
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has established what experts describe as a “drug empire” in the Central African Republic, with tramadol trafficking providing a significant boost to its operations. Once used primarily for managing mild pain, this opioid has been repurposed into a highly concentrated, stimulant-like substance—often dubbed the “poorContinue Reading
During a high-level meeting in Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch laid the groundwork for expanding bilateral cooperation across critical sectors. The discussions, held under tight security, underscored a shared commitment to fostering long-term strategic partnerships between the two nations. Strengthening economic and trade bondsContinue Reading
ebola in DRC: rebuilding trust amid rising epidemic fears july 17, 2026 Ebola continues its relentless spread in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In North Kivu, beyond medical care and the opening of a new Ebola Treatment Center in Butembo, Médecins Sans Frontières is working closely with localContinue Reading
On July 14th, during the French National Day celebration held at the French Embassy in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès revealed that President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon is scheduled to undertake a state visit to Paris in the coming days. The seasoned diplomat characterized this upcoming event as theContinue Reading
West African leaders face tough choices at CEDEAO summit The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a critical juncture for the regional bloc. While the gathering of heads of state and government proceeds, three key members—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—remain absent,Continue Reading
sacked waly diouf bodian’s facebook prophecy backfires on macky sall Waly Diouf Bodian, a prominent Pastef supporter and vocal critic of former president Macky Sall, has been removed from his position as head of the Dakar Port Authority by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His dismissal comes at a pivotal moment,Continue Reading
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he was warmly received by his counterpart President João Lourenço, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, delivered a speech of unparalleled political intensity that left a lasting impression. The Congolese leader took center stage at the third editionContinue Reading
The British firm Helios Towers is set to inject a substantial $150 million into Senegal’s burgeoning telecommunications sector. This significant commitment follows a recent audience granted by President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye to the company’s CEO. Announced from the Presidential Palace in Dakar, this capital infusion aims to solidify theContinue Reading
Afrique Politique Libreville et Abidjan resserrent leurs rangs As Africa’s security landscape undergoes significant shifts and nations across the continent seek to bolster cooperative frameworks against transnational challenges, certain gestures carry profound political weight. The anticipated participation of Gabon in the military parade commemorating Côte d’Ivoire’s sixty-sixth independence anniversary transcendsContinue Reading
From the investigation Cameroon’s vanishing gold billions In Cameroon’s eastern and Adamaoua regions, a relentless gold rush has taken hold, leaving a trail of suspicious deaths. Mining operations are mushrooming across these areas, yet the state struggles to assert its authority. Billions in gold wealth are siphoned off to Dubai,Continue Reading
Politique Gabon’s evolving diplomacy: strengthening its voice in the global South Libreville, Friday, July 17, 2026 – Amidst a complex international landscape characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions, the fragmentation of traditional alliances, and the growing urgency of climate and economic challenges, Gabon is determined to solidify its standing within theContinue Reading