Looming industrial action at Lomé port threatens regional economic stability
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. This action signals workers’ profound dissatisfaction with the lack of tangible progress on their social demands, setting the stage forContinue Reading
Jnim blockade intensifies threats to west african trade routes
jnim blockade intensifies threats to west african trade routes Recent terrorist assaults in Mali have severely obstructed vital commercial arteries connecting coastal and Sahelian nations. On April 25, Mali experienced a wave of synchronized attacks orchestrated by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération deContinue Reading
Festival de Fès : la diplomatie culturelle marocaine se met en scène
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h32 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Libreville’s waterfront revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon
Politics Libreville’s waterfront revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon By Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2026 148 No comments Libreville, June 11, 2026 — The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, made a landmark visit to the coastal development sites yesterday, reaffirming his commitment to transforming the capital’sContinue Reading
Gabon’s monumental kobé-kobé project: charting a post-oil future
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 commenced on the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port. This integrated mega-project, strategically paired with one of the planet’s largest iron ore depositsContinue Reading
RDC senate begins second review of referendum organization bill
RDC senate begins second review of referendum organization bill Members of the Senate bureau Politics Thursday 11 June 2026 – 10:19 The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated its second reading of a pivotal legislative proposal concerning the framework for organizing referendums across the nation. Senate PresidentContinue Reading
Libreville’s mont-bouët market: mayor eugène mba confronts persistent racketeering
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 hundreds of traders daily. The persistent issue of systematic racketeering has once again taken center stage in discussions, posing aContinue Reading
Ashoka buildcon eyes Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon
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 pre-tax value exceeding 1.26 trillion FCFA. The company has put forward a comprehensive proposal that integrates design, construction, and financialContinue Reading
Funeral arrangements announced for alexis dipanda mouelle, Cameroon’s former supreme court president
Politique Funeral arrangements announced for alexis dipanda mouelle, Cameroon’s former supreme court president The family of the revered former head of Cameroon’s Supreme Court has officially released the comprehensive program for his final rites. This detailed schedule outlines the ceremonies honoring the distinguished magistrate. The family of the former headContinue Reading
Gabon strengthens control over iboga exploitation and trade
Gabon has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding its rich biodiversity. From now on, the exploitation and commercialization of iboga, a plant indigenous to Central Africa renowned for its psychotropic and therapeutic qualities, will be subject to stringent governmental authorization. This measure by Libreville effectively secures access to anContinue Reading
From Mougins to the Élysée: Alassane Ouattara’s French friendships
France – AfricaNicolas SarkozyEmmanuel MacronAlassane Ouattara By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Western Sahara conflict: polisario faces moroccan military dominance
Western Sahara conflict: Polisario faces Moroccan military dominance June 11, 2026 – 06:00 – Morocco The Polisario Front clings to dialogue with Rabat despite the loss of a key commander in a precise Moroccan airstrike. This contradictory stance reveals the disarray of a movement now outmatched militarily and sidelined diplomatically.Continue Reading