The Union du Peuple Gabonais (UPG) has entered a new era. On Thursday, 25 June 2026, in Libreville, during a highly anticipated extraordinary congress, Marie Joselle Itsana was elected party president. This milestone makes her the first woman ever to lead this iconic political organisation. The vote was exceptionally tight,Continue Reading
Kevin De Bruyne, le marathonien des Diables Rouges, a encore tout donné: “J’ai travaillé dur pour arriver en forme” Mission accomplie pour les Diables Rouges. Sous pression après deux premiers matches ratés, les Belges ont corrigé le tir en… il y a 38 minutes•2 min By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
As the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion, both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona appear eager to secure the services of Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants hold a significant advantage: the 26-year-old Atlético Madrid forward is actively pushing, both publicly and behind the scenes, for a move to CampContinue Reading
Hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is responsible for over 17,000 fatalities annually across Cameroon. This pervasive condition impacts approximately one in three adults nationwide. Notably, its prevalence is considerably higher in urban centers such as Yaoundé and Douala compared to rural and semi-urban localities. Current statistics revealContinue Reading
Bangou factory powers Cameroon’s food industry for african trade A state-of-the-art agro-food processing facility in Bangou, located within the Hauts-Plateaux Department of Cameroon’s West Region, officially commenced operations this Friday, June 26, 2026. AAA The new Bangou agro-food processing plant, situated in the Hauts-Plateaux Department of Cameroon’s West Region, wasContinue Reading
Cameroon’s national cocoa and coffee board (ONCC), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), successfully concluded a training program for 35 export warehouse verifiers in Douala on June 26, 2026. Over three intensive days, from June 24 to 26, participants honed their expertise in crucial areas suchContinue Reading
Afrique Burkina Faso officially severs diplomatic ties with France Ouagadougou confirms end of diplomatic ties with Paris In a significant development for Africa politics, Burkina Faso has formally ended its diplomatic relationship with the Republic of France. An official communiqué, issued on Friday, June 26, 2026, confirmed this pivotal decision,Continue Reading
Ouagadougou has taken a major step in reshaping its foreign policy. On this day, the Burkinabe government, under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, officially announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. This decision marks a definitive break in the longstanding ties between the two nations. The announcement, madeContinue Reading
Chad’s inaugural café drone event takes flight, exploring civil drone opportunities Chad recently hosted its first-ever Café Drone, a groundbreaking event that delved into the vast potential of civil drones across agriculture, livestock, and environmental stewardship. Experts convened to address crucial regulatory, training, and integration challenges in the burgeoning droneContinue Reading
The Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) has been split into two separate entities, yet the country’s energy challenges remain as pressing as ever. The restructuring aims to improve efficiency, but experts warn that without significant investment and political will, power outages and water shortages will continue to hinderContinue Reading
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The United States has imposed sanctions on a prominent gold refinery in Rwanda, along with two of its senior executives. These measures come amidst accusations that the entities are involved in the illicit smuggling of minerals originating from rebel-held territories within the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials in WashingtonContinue Reading