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With Lille OSC (LOSC) determined to retain his services, 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi could still make a move this summer—provided the price is right. Among the clubs tracking his progress, two stand out: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal FC. While negotiations remain fluid, Bouaddi has already expressed a clear inclination toward the French giants. Fresh […]
Understanding the expanding danger zone in West Africa’s heartland The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous geographical shift in instability, with violence no longer confined to its traditional hotspots. A troubling new pattern is emerging, stretching from the northern territories of Mali all the way to the borderlands of Nigeria. This evolution signals not just […]
Morocco’s diplomatic weight sought in Argentina’s UN campaign The Argentine government has formally requested Morocco’s support for Rafael Grossi’s bid to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General. This request was made during the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held on June 11 […]
The Gabonese government’s sweeping land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development processing over 20,857 land transfer decisions in just six months. This latest batch of 4,046 decisions, submitted to the Land and Mortgage Registry, marks a significant acceleration in a process that has long struggled under […]
Gabon’s defense budget reaches a historic milestone in 2026, with a proposed allocation of 377.68 billion FCFA. The Minister of State for National Defense, Brigitte Onkanowa, unveiled this significant financial commitment before the Finance, Budget, and Public Accounting Committee of the National Assembly on June 11. This budgetary leap reflects Libreville’s resolve to fortify the […]
The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a new phase as Libreville signals the end of an era dominated by traditional development aid. The Gabonese authorities are now advocating for a shift toward measurable direct investments that can drive productive economic growth, as the country aims to diversify its economy beyond oil revenues. Gabon redefines its […]
When the Guinean group SONOCO announced plans to produce 15 million chickens annually in Gabon, the debate on economic sovereignty and support for local entrepreneurs resurfaced with vigor. While officials hail this foreign investment as a step toward food security, voices like former deputy Jean-Valentin Leyama question why Gabon overlooks its homegrown agribusiness champion: the […]
In a move that underscores its growing digital ambitions, Gabon is set to host a high-profile international forum on innovation and digital entrepreneurship, organized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Libreville. The announcement follows a series of transformative reforms championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and spearheaded by Minister of Digital Economy, […]
In a decisive move to streamline public finances, the Nigerien authorities have approved the dissolution of multiple departments attached to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. The stated goal is to drastically reduce the state’s operational costs and eliminate redundant administrative structures. A sweeping institutional reshuffle The Nigerien government has implemented […]
lyonnais sign 19-year-old defender from PSG until 2030 The Olympique Lyonnais have completed the permanent signing of defender Noham Kamara, bringing his tenure at the club to an end of the 2029-2030 season. The move follows his initial loan spell during the winter transfer window, which included an obligation to purchase. Financial details of the […]
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have reaffirmed their robust economic partnership and shared political perspectives on key regional and global issues during the eighth session of their joint commission, held this Thursday in Buenos Aires. Led by Fouad Yazourh, Ambassador and Director General of Political Affairs, and Roberto Alejandro Salafia, Undersecretary for […]
The Nigerien authorities strip Dr. Mayra Djibrine of her nationality In a sweeping policy shift, Niger’s transitional authorities have revoked the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, a prominent figurehead of the Alliance des démocrates du Sahel (ADS), an organization headquartered in Brussels. This unprecedented move, executed through an official decree, has ignited fierce debates across […]