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In a significant development for Gabon’s judiciary, Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Prosecutor General attached to the Libreville Judicial Court of Appeal and a high-ranking magistrate, has been placed on …
Gabon: prosecutor general eddy minang suspended in Libreville amid serious allegations Read More
In a remarkable transformation over the past decade, Benin has dramatically reshaped its financial governance. The latest Open Budget Survey by the International Budget Partnership reveals a historic score of …
Benin’s budget transparency: a model for francophone africa and beyond Read More
Togo’s primary economic artery faces imminent disruption. The union representing employees of the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) has formally issued a three-day strike notice, scheduled for June 25-27, 2026. …
Looming industrial action at Lomé port threatens regional economic stability Read More
Gabon is laying the groundwork for profound industrial autonomy in a post-petroleum era. Under the decisive leadership of President of the Republic, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, construction has officially …
Gabon’s monumental kobé-kobé project: charting a post-oil future Read More
Ecouter l’article Mont-Bouët, the largest market in Gabon, serves as the vibrant core of Libreville’s informal economy. Yet, it is also a stage for a pervasive scourge that significantly impacts …
Libreville’s mont-bouët market: mayor eugène mba confronts persistent racketeering Read More
Cameroon’s significant Yaoundé bypass road project is now attracting a new contender. The Indian conglomerate Ashoka Buildcon Limited has officially expressed its interest in this undertaking, which carries an estimated …
Ashoka buildcon eyes Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon Read More
A civil court in Dakar has once again deferred the highly publicized property dispute trial between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The case, centered …
Dakar court postpones sonko-niang property dispute trial to 2026 Read More
The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel faction, has established a strategic logistical artery connecting Libya to northern Mali, traversing Niger. This critical route is understood to …
Southern Libya: a pivotal logistical nexus for Tuareg rebel operations in Mali Read More
Departing from continental political traditions where owning a presidential fleet symbolises sovereignty and prestige, Bénin maintains a radical course. By deliberately choosing an ‘asset-light’ management model, the Béninese government prioritises …
Bénin’s asset-light model spares public funds from luxury liabilities Read More
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrated for the first time at the historic Chellah site, the United States Embassy in Rabat honoured nearly two and …
At Chellah, Morocco and the United States celebrate 250 years of friendship Read More
A significant step has been taken in the ideological reorientation of Burkina Faso. Effective June 1st, an official directive now mandates all public administrative bodies to utilize the term « …
Burkina Faso’s public administration embraces ‘comrade’ in a new ideological chapter Read More
The Beninese government has recently approved a record supplementary budget for the year 2026. Driven by the vision of the new head of state, Romuald Wadagni, this major budgetary reorientation …
Bénin reaches historic 4 000 billion FCFA budget milestone for social investments Read More