Shell’s return to Gabon raises cautious questions about oil future
Last Tuesday, Shell and Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum signed a memorandum of understanding. Many analysts view this signature as a strong signal of the country’s renewed attractiveness, particularly for its offshore oil reserves. The British company follows two other industry giants—ExxonMobil and BP had already shown interest in deepwater oilContinue Reading
Gabon: oligui nguema unveils 25 billion fcfa plan for agricultural sovereignty by 2030
In a frank interview published on June 24, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema delivered a blunt assessment of Gabon’s reliance on imported food. The head of state announced a bold, quantified strategy with an unmistakable goal: restore the country’s agricultural self-sufficiency by 2030. The starting point is stark. GabonContinue Reading
Morocco secures key role in african nuclear energy commission
Diplomacy Morocco secures key role in african nuclear energy commission The position of a Commissioner within AFCONE, an African Union body dedicated to upholding the Pelindaba Treaty for a nuclear-weapon-free Africa, encompasses highly strategic, technical, and diplomatic responsibilities. Suivez-nous sur WhatsApp Suivez-nous sur Telegram Morocco has been unanimously elected asContinue Reading
Le Gabon impose un représentant local aux géants des réseaux sociaux
Le Gabon passe à l’offensive pour réguler les plateformes numériques. Le Sénat, réuni à Libreville, a examiné un projet de loi gouvernemental visant à encadrer strictement les réseaux sociaux sur le territoire national. Ce texte comble un vide juridique persistant en imposant aux grandes entreprises étrangères de désigner un représentantContinue Reading
Gabon places local processing at the heart of its new economic strategy
Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – As major industrial powers compete strategically to secure supplies of critical minerals, a more decisive battle is unfolding in producer countries: the battle to create value. For too long confined to the role of mere raw material suppliers, many resource-rich nations are now seekingContinue Reading
Steve Diffo case: chief Baloum and eight others indicted, sent to Dschang prison
Nine individuals, including the paramount chief of Baloum, have been indicted and remanded at the Dschang central prison in connection with the double murder of two young men in western Cameroon. New developments have emerged in the case of two young men burned alive in Baloum. On Thursday, June 25,Continue Reading
Bénin releases official list of short codes for emergency and public services
Bénin releases official list of short codes for emergency and public services To make it easier for citizens to reach emergency, assistance, and public-interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP Bénin) has published an updated and comprehensive short numbering plan. This official directory centralises and streamlines accessContinue Reading
Gabon creates national day to honour retirees and elderly citizens
Libreville, Friday, June 26, 2026 – For decades, they carried the administration, built institutions, ensured state continuity, and passed on their experience to successive generations. Yet in many countries, retirees and the elderly remain largely overlooked in public policy, often celebrated in speeches but rarely placed at the heart ofContinue Reading
AS Rome confident of signing Mason Greenwood for €40 million, OM holding out for €50m
Olympique de Marseille are preparing to sell Mason Greenwood to balance the books, with AS Roma, Atlético de Madrid and Fenerbahçe among the clubs interested. The French club have set a minimum asking price of €50 million for the English striker. Roma believe they can force OM to lower theirContinue Reading
États-Unis . Une entreprise rwandaise sanctionnée pour des accusations de commerce illégal d’or en RDC
États-Unis . Une entreprise rwandaise sanctionnée pour des accusations de commerce illégal d’or en RDC Actus. Les États-Unis ont annoncé des sanctions contre une entreprise rwandaise et son dirigeant, qu’ils accusent d’avoir participé au transport et à la revente d’or extrait illégalement dans l’est de la République démocratique du CongoContinue Reading
Escalating violence plagues eastern drc’s north kivu region
The security situation in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu, continues to worsen. A recent surge in violence between Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24, saw at least ten individuals abducted, two lives lost, and numerous properties looted. These alarming incidents, documented across at least six localities, involved kidnappings, highway robberies, armed homeContinue Reading
Maxence Lacroix set for 55m euro Chelsea move after world cup
Called up to the France national team for the 2026 World Cup after an outstanding season, Maxence Lacroix may not return to Crystal Palace once the tournament ends. The 26-year-old defender, linked with Chelsea in recent days, is expected to join the Blues in a deal worth around €55 million.Continue Reading