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From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Gabon will host a high-level international delegation in Libreville for the second round of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) compliance assessment. The visiting team, composed of experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Chad, and Libya, will scrutinize the country’s progress in […]
Canadian firm pivots to Gabon’s oil sector with strategic asset sale Energy transition / A Canadian oil and gas firm has made a bold strategic shift by divesting its non-core assets in Canada to focus exclusively on Gabon’s burgeoning petroleum sector. The move underscores a calculated pivot toward high-growth opportunities in West Africa. By liquidating […]
Following the 2003 Casablanca attacks, Moroccan authorities adopted a dual strategy to address extremism—not just through tightened security measures but by reshaping the nation’s religious landscape. Over two decades, the Kingdom has developed a distinctive religious framework designed to curb radicalization and strengthen social cohesion. The approach, highlighted in a recent analysis by the Applied […]
The latest edition of weekly african news digest brings together key developments shaping the continent’s political and security landscape. From West Africa to Central Africa, major events are unfolding that demand closer examination. Security alert in Niamey after fresh airport attack Six months after the Islamic State’s initial strike, the Group for Support of Islam […]
French football is abuzz with the latest blockbuster transfer saga. Ibrahima Konaté, the towering Liverpool defender, has officially sealed his move to Real Madrid, a deal that has been given the thumbs-up by his teammate and captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds in North America, the […]
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has set its sights on Morocco’s rising star Ayyoub Bouaddi, sparking intense speculation during the current transfer window. The 18-year-old defender, who has been making waves with his performances at Lille, has become a hot target for top European clubs, including Arsenal and Real Madrid. Despite Lille’s recent contract extension with […]
Navigating Mauritania’s economic landscape: beyond fuel debates Recent debates over fuel subsidies have inadvertently shone a spotlight on Mauritania’s broader economic policy, revealing both its strengths and its unfinished structural work. While the controversy sparked necessary discussions, it also underscored a deeper question: how can a nation balance immediate social needs with long-term economic resilience? […]
The inauguration ceremony of the African Capitals of Culture (ACC) headquarters took place in Rabat today, drawing cultural and diplomatic figures from across the continent and beyond. The newly established headquarters, designed to serve as a hub for cultural exchange and creative collaboration, was officially unveiled in the presence of government officials, artists, and international […]
Chad N’Djamena’s youth grapples with precarity through sand trade labor In Chad’s capital, young people turn to grueling sand transport as informal work to escape endemic joblessness and poverty. — 2 min read Share Exhausted and desperate, young people in N’Djamena are reshaping the city’s economic landscape one sack of sand at a time. In […]
Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, welcomed Sering Modou Njie, Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow, in Rabat on Thursday. The Gambian diplomat carried a written message addressed to King Mohammed VI, marking a new chapter in the diplomatic engagement between the two […]
In a bold address to the International Centrist Democratic Union, Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Istiqlal Party, urged centrist political forces to move beyond rhetoric and embrace a proactive diplomacy to tackle mounting global tensions. Speaking at the high-level gathering, he emphasized the need for a strategic shift—one that aligns with Morocco’s longstanding priorities in […]
The current season has firmly established Michael Olise as one of football’s brightest talents, dazzling audiences with his performances at Bayern Munich. While Paris Saint-Germain eyes the French winger as a potential reinforcement for their attack, a rival club is not far behind in the race to sign him. Real Madrid could soon swoop in […]