Morocco’s political financing dilemma: transparency under scrutiny
The intersection of finance and governance in Morocco is reshaping the nation’s political landscape, raising pressing questions about democratic integrity and accountability. Once shrouded in secrecy, the flow of money into electoral campaigns—long whispered about but rarely substantiated—now reveals a more alarming trend: business elites and their associates are securingContinue Reading
Crisis in eastern DRC: Faure Gnassingbé meets two un envoys in Lomé
Council president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed two senior United Nations officials to Lomé on Monday, 8 June 2026, to discuss the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The visitors were James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for the DRC and head of MONUSCO, andContinue Reading
African mediation efforts intensify under Faure Gnassingbé’s leadership
Lomé served as the diplomatic stage on June 8, 2026, hosting a high-level gathering focused on reshaping African mediation strategies for the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the broader Great Lakes region. Led by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, designated mediator by the African Union, theContinue Reading
Gabon and the european union a new era of partnership
Libreville, 9 June 2026 – The strategic dialogue between Gabon and the European Union, held in Libreville, goes far beyond the usual diplomatic protocols. In the context of the Fifth Republic born from the April 2025 presidential election, this session reveals a profound shift in relations between Libreville and Brussels.Continue Reading
Mali junta offers bounties on jihadist and Azawad leaders, sparking debate on strategy
The Malian junta has sparked intense political and media debate by announcing financial bounties of up to two billion CFA francs for the capture or neutralisation of key figures linked to jihadism and the Azawad Liberation Front. The bold move raises questions about the overall security strategy in the SahelContinue Reading
Bénin’s president romuald wadagni embarks on regional integration tour to Senegal, Mali and Guinea-bissau
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
Morocco bolsters defence capabilities with advanced Turkish drone fleet
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have now deployed cutting-edge Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drones, satellite images from the sixth air base in Ben Guerir confirm. The imagery shows that Morocco took delivery of these unmanned aerial vehicles early last year and has stationed them at this facility, where they operate togetherContinue Reading
Faure Gnassingbé reaffirms commitment to peace in eastern DRC
Faure Gnassingbé reaffirms commitment to peace in eastern DRC Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers of Togo and African Union (AU) mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, chaired a high-level meeting in Lomé on Monday. The session focusedContinue Reading
Gabon’s kobe-kobe megaproject: a bold leap toward industrial sovereignty
Economie Gabon’s kobe-kobe megaproject: a bold leap toward industrial sovereignty By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 241 0 comments Libreville, June 9, 2026 — Hours after inaugurating the deep-water port of Kobe-Kobe on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level diplomatic gathering in Nyonie. The assembled ambassadorsContinue Reading
Mali court sentences French officer to 20 years, escalating tensions with France
A Bamako court sentenced French lieutenant-colonel Yann V. to 20 years in prison, nearly a year after his arrest in Mali. The officer, officially assigned to the French embassy, also received a fine of 3.6 million FCFA for alleged crimes against state security. Malian authorities accuse him of taking partContinue Reading
Gabon’s budget deficit climbs to 5.3% of gdp in 2025 as debt pressures mount
Gabon’s budget deficit widened sharply in 2025, reaching 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), up from 3.8% a year earlier. This deterioration in public finances stems primarily from an expansionary fiscal policy combined with an increasingly heavy debt burden. Public debt rose to 78.9% of GDP, a level that contributedContinue Reading
Kobe-Kobe: the bet that could reshape Gabon’s economic future
Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – The official launch of construction on the deep-water port of Kobe-Kobe on Monday, June 8 is far more than the start of an infrastructure project. It marks Gabon’s entry into a new phase of its economic history. Behind the excavators and technical studies liesContinue Reading