Month: June 2026

Economy Gabon’s Nkok special economic zone draws african interest By Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2026 83 No comment Libreville, June 27, 2026 – The newly appointed Chadian Ambassador to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., wasted no time in familiarizing himself with one of Gabon’s most transformative economic initiatives. Within days of presenting his credentials to President […]

The military-led government in Ouagadougou has officially severed all diplomatic ties with France, citing repeated failures to uphold mutual respect and non-interference, as announced by Burkina Faso‘s Minister of Communication, Gilbert Ouedraogo, during a televised address on state broadcaster RTB. The breakdown in relations between Burkina Faso and France has intensified since the September 2022 […]

football transfers Gonçalo Ramos transfer to AC Milan: PSG’s second-largest sale in history The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is on the verge of finalizing one of the most significant departures in its history. The club has reached an agreement with AC Milan for the transfer of Gonçalo Ramos, valued at approximately 60 million euros. This deal […]

The launch of the first-ever Cotonou Poultry Expo at the Palais des Congrès marked a turning point for Benin’s economy. Under the banner of Vision Bénin Vert 2033, the government is waging a decisive battle—not just to feed its people, but to shield its finances from the relentless drain of foreign currency. From import dependency […]

Gabon launches 700 billion FCFA plan to build national poultry industry The Gabonese government will prohibit frozen chicken imports starting January 1, 2027, as part of an ambitious plan to boost local poultry production. By 2028, the country aims to produce 125,000 tons of broiler chicken annually to meet growing domestic demand. This strategy, unveiled […]

Unprecedented violence shatters Niger’s borderlands On June 24, 2026, Niger’s western frontier became the stage for an unprecedented surge of violence as the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) launched coordinated assaults on military detachments in Inates and Banibangou. The attacks, executed with chilling precision, left at least 80 soldiers dead, nearly 40 vehicles […]

On June 26, the Vice-President of the Gabonese Government, Hermann Immongault, represented President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at Madagascar’s 66th Independence Day festivities in Antananarivo. The delegation, including high-ranking officials, observed the military parade at Mahamasina Stadium, showcasing the nation’s commitment to patriotism and modernization of its armed forces. The event’s theme, *‘Reform for Madagascar’s […]

SECURITY Nigeria cracks down on Boko Haram leaders returning from Hajj Seven commanders from Boko Haram and ISWAP were detained in Nigeria upon their return from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Authorities attribute the operation to the integration of national identity databases with immigration and Interpol systems, a breakthrough made possible by recent reforms in […]

Gabon Economic Forum: a renewed push for private sector leadership The second edition of the Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) opened on June 27, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Libreville, with a clear mission: to position Gabon’s enterprises not just as defenders of economic interests, but as catalysts for future prosperity. Alain Claude Kouakoua, […]

« Our ambition is clear: the Gabonese Employers’ Federation must not only champion business interests but actively propel economic success. » These were the words of Alain Claude Kouakoua, President of the Gabonese Employers’ Federation (FEG), during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the Gabon Economic Forum (GEF). The event took place on […]