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Gabon’s bold bid to host the 2027 African Union summit At a special parliamentary session convened at the Léon Mba Palace in Libreville on Monday, June 15, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema formally announced Gabon’s candidacy to host the 2027 African Union (AU) Summit. This declaration underscores a strategic pivot in Libreville’s continental engagement, […]
The recent interview granted by Ousmane Sonko to Radio France Internationale (RFI) was far from an impromptu exchange. A senior advisor to Senegal’s Prime Minister has now provided fresh insights into the origins of this long-anticipated media encounter. According to this insider, the meeting between the head of government and the French radio outlet was […]
Transformative leadership at Gabon’s SEEG under Oligui Nguema’s vision Under the leadership of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon is witnessing a sweeping overhaul of its energy and water utility sector. The Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG), the nation’s primary supplier of electricity and water, is undergoing a strategic reframing aimed at enhancing […]
In a decisive move to accelerate its economic recovery, the Malian government has laid out an ambitious three-year plan targeting an average real economic growth rate of 6.5% by 2029. The strategy, approved during a recent Council of Ministers meeting, centers on a Document de programmation budgétaire et économique pluriannuelle (DPBEP) spanning 2027 to 2029, […]
Bénin pioneers conditional agricultural subsidies for cotton sector The agricultural landscape in West Africa is witnessing a transformative policy shift, as the Bénin government unveils a groundbreaking incentive program for its cotton producers. Scheduled for implementation during the 2026-2027 growing season, this initiative introduces a conditional financial reward of 10 FCFA per kilogram of cotton […]
Nigeria reintegrates nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters Ali Bamba The Borno State government in northeastern Nigeria has announced that nearly 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have been successfully reintegrated into society through a government-led deradicalization and reintegration program designed to encourage defections from insurgent groups. The milestone was marked during a graduation ceremony in […]
In a landmark academic collaboration, Togo’s Groupe Scientifique SIGMA and France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) have unveiled a pioneering initiative to elevate agricultural engineering education in the country. The strategic partnership, formalized in Lomé, marks a significant milestone in fostering scientific excellence and addressing the evolving needs of West Africa’s agricultural sector. Starting in […]
The upcoming Senegal vs France showdown at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ignited passionate discussions beyond the football pitch, with Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko offering a compelling perspective on the match’s significance. In exclusive remarks, Sonko extended his unwavering support to the Lions of Teranga, while also framing the encounter as a […]
As the France-Senegal showdown approached, a single statement from Ousmane Sonko ignited a debate many thought belonged to the fringes of identity politics. The President of Senegal’s National Assembly declared, “Regardless of the winner, it’s Africa that will have defeated Africa.” The remark, though framed in panafricanist terms by some, echoes a long-disputed narrative: that […]
The Cameroonian government has recently revoked the authority of local municipalities to collect taxes, transferring this responsibility to the General Tax Directorate. While framed as a fiscal reform to combat evasion, this move represents a significant centralization of power, despite ongoing promises of decentralization. In the eastern region, residents of Doumaintang and Betaré-Oya have long […]
Moscow has launched a covert campaign to undermine European influence in West Africa, deploying a network of operatives designed to infiltrate governments and sway public opinion across the Sahel. This operation, orchestrated by the Kremlin, leverages a trio of influential figures—each assigned a distinct role in a broader strategy to weaken democratic institutions and promote […]
Gabon Restructures SEEG Utility to Improve Electricity and Water Services LinkedIn X Email Print Save Gabon announces a sweeping restructuring of SEEG, the national water and electricity operator, aiming to separate its activities and address governance failures driving blackouts in Libreville.