Ludovic Megne Ndong has officially commenced his tenure as the new president of Gabon’s Rail Transport Regulatory Authority (ARTF). The formal handover ceremony, marking his succession to François Banga Eboumi, took place in Owendo. Previously serving as the Minister of Housing, Ludovic Megne Ndong now heads the ARTF’s regulatory council.Continue Reading
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has today initiated an official visit to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. This diplomatic mission underscores a determined effort to advance regional cooperation and economic integration across West Africa. Strengthening the UEMOA economic alliance This presidential tour is part of a broaderContinue Reading
South African judicial authorities have deferred their ruling on the bail application for pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba until June 18, 2026. Seba has been held in Pretoria since April, initially apprehended for alleged immigration violations after his visa expired. He remains in custody as legal proceedings continue. Concurrently, a hearingContinue Reading
The 45th annual general meeting of Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) opens on June 9, 2206, in Rabat, Morocco, under the sign of a central challenge for African economies: financing the continent’s accelerated urbanization. The opening ceremony is held in the presence of Nadia Fettah Alaoui, and the president of…Continue Reading
The Togolese capital, Lomé, hosted a critical strategic summit on June 7 and 8, 2026, addressing the persistent crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Key regional mediation bodies convened, including representatives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), and the International ConferenceContinue Reading
The Togolese capital hosted a strategic meeting on 7 and 8 June 2026, dedicated to the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Around the table sat representatives of the main regional frameworks involved in mediation: the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), theContinue Reading
“Musuminyina katu wabula” goes a Luba proverb, meaning that perseverance eventually yields results. And minister José Mpanda Kabangu, head of the Posts and Telecommunications ministry, embodies this spirit. He is determined to achieve what eluded him during his first ministerial post in September 2019 at the helm of Scientific ResearchContinue Reading
Cameroon’s civil service announces recruitment drive for 2305 posts in 2026 The Cameroonian government has unveiled a comprehensive recruitment plan for the 2026 fiscal year, offering 2305 positions across multiple state administrations. The Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform, Joseph Le, initiated the process by publishing 36 decrees outliningContinue Reading
Yesterday, at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie, Gabon and the European Union convened for the second edition of their strategic partnership dialogue. The session was jointly led by vice-president of the government Hermann Immongault and European Union ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie,Continue Reading
The second session of the strategic partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union (EU) recently concluded at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, located within the Cité de la Démocratie. This significant gathering, co-chaired by Vice-President of the Government (VPG) Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon, CécileContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded significant progress in its fight against the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak, with 19 patients declared fully recovered and discharged from treatment centers. Health authorities confirmed the milestone as part of ongoing efforts to contain the epidemic that has gripped parts of the eastern regionContinue Reading
Cameroon is once again expanding its public sector workforce. Minister Joseph Lé announced on June 5, 2026, the opening of 2,090 new positions across various administrative bodies. While this figure might seem modest compared to pre-2021 standards, it signifies a notable departure from four years of stringent restrictions implemented toContinue Reading