In response to sharply worded statements attributed to activist Landry Mbeng, widely known as Lanlaire, against Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and his mother, Member of Parliament Daisy Léance Akinikoussou has forcefully intervened. In a bold statement titled “It’s time to say: enough is enough!”, the legislatorContinue Reading
The Chairperson of the Borkou Provincial Council, Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of Judicial Police, as confirmed by security sources. The arrest occurred inside the premises of La Résidence hotel, just before 5:00 PM, following a legalContinue Reading
Conflict zonesDemocratic Republic of the Congo Ebola and conflict: a crushing double crisis in eastern DRC Families in eastern DRC face a brutal combination of health and humanitarian emergencies In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), families are trapped between two devastating forces: a persistent Ebola outbreak and relentlessContinue Reading
motards du Faso complete 3 000 km cross-border ride to promote road safety After ten days of relentless travel, a team of twenty motorcyclists from the Motards du Faso concluded their ambitious Grand Tour Régional 2026 in Ouagadougou on August 11. Their journey spanned roughly 3,000 kilometers, weaving through BurkinaContinue Reading
Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official presentation scheduled for the political rentrée in September. The upcoming PAG 2026-2033 is designed to build upon existing reforms while introducing freshContinue Reading
The Beninese tourism sector is flourishing, driven by bold investments in culture, heritage, and hospitality. With nearly €2 billion injected into the sector over the past decade, the country is transforming into a hotspot for travelers from West Africa, particularly Nigeria’s bustling economic hub. From overlooked destination to regional magnetContinue Reading
The Beninese passport has rapidly climbed the ranks of African travel freedom, emerging as a symbol of the country’s forward-thinking diplomacy and technological innovation. With a bold commitment to open borders and regional integration, Benin has positioned itself at the forefront of intra-African mobility, earning widespread recognition for its progressiveContinue Reading
Prime minister of Algeria arrives in Niger to launch Kaffa south-east 1 drilling project The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger today on a working visit at the request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His mission: to oversee the official launch of the Kaffa South-East 1 exploration wellContinue Reading
Algeria and Niger launch oil exploration in Kafra South Algeria and Niger have officially launched drilling operations for the Kafra South-East 1 exploratory well, marking a significant milestone in their strategic energy partnership. The ceremony, held in the Kafra oil field in northern Niger, underscores the deepening ties between AlgiersContinue Reading
Politics Keith Heffern nominated to strengthen US-Gabon diplomatic ties Editorial team August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of career diplomat Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon signals Washington’s renewed commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Libreville. The move comesContinue Reading
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The newly inaugurated headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has opened its doors in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district, marking a significant step forward in the regional battle against financial crime. During the official handover ceremony, Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s MinisterContinue Reading
Morocco’s stance on Ceuta remains unwavering despite Spain’s challenges A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has issued a stark warning: Rabat will not abandon its territorial claims over Ceuta, even as Spain grapples with political instability and rising migration pressures. Jorge Dezcallar, who once led Spain’s intelligence services, argues thatContinue Reading