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In a significant stride towards digital advancement, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially opened Gabon’s inaugural data center yesterday within the Nkok Special Economic Zone. This state-of-the-art facility, developed by ST Digital Data Center Services, marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s technological landscape. The ceremony also featured the formal signing of a memorandum of […]
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a significant military escalation gripped northern Mali, centered on Anefis, a critical crossroads connecting Gao and Kidal. The Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatist factions, declared it had seized both the military encampment and the town following an offensive targeting the Malian armed forces. […]
Breaking News Santé: Est de la RDC : avec 26 millions USD déjà engagés contre Ebola, le Royaume-Uni exhorte les parties au conflit à garantir un accès humanitaire sûr et sans entrave ⠀ ⠀ Santé: Ève Bazaiba: « si Ebola se propage dans les sites de déplacés en Ituri, nous pourrions enterrer jusqu’à 1 000 […]
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step forward by announcing the creation of a new political party aimed at uniting all forces backing his leadership. The announcement came during a four-hour meeting with 306 mayors from Senegal’s 14 regions, all of whom are members of the Coalition Diomaye Président. This strategic move […]
Yesterday afternoon, the women of the Rassemblement pour le Gabon (RPG) set an energetic tone, signaling the heightened activity expected from the political party. They convened to actively implement the strategic directives outlined by the party’s new president, Raphaël Edzang. Having officially taken office on Saturday, June 27, President Edzang had previously elaborated on the […]
Gabon officially unveiled its National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026) in Libreville on Friday, July 3rd, marking the first such publication in two decades. Centered on the crucial theme of “Youth, Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Human Development,” this comprehensive document was meticulously prepared by the Ministry of Planning and Foresight, in close collaboration with the United […]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against co-hosts Mexico at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just days away, Marcus Rashford faced intense scrutiny over his future at Manchester United. Speculation has swirled for weeks about whether the England forward will continue his career in red or pursue new horizons in the coming […]
Fifteen journalists recently participated in a crucial one-day training session, honing their skills in essential areas vital for secure reporting. The curriculum covered comprehensive risk assessment prior to assignments, best practices for navigating crisis situations, robust data and source protection techniques, and effective strategies for managing trauma that can arise from challenging reportage. Yanick Bezang, […]
With the World Bank’s pledge of $200 million, ambitions in Togo are scaling new heights. The flagship project aims to bridge the Port of Lomé to the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), promising to ease congestion in the capital and position Togo as a regional logistics leader. Yet beneath the gleam of this infrastructure push lies […]
The future of Bradley Barcola at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is increasingly looking uncertain. The French international, who has yet to agree to a contract extension with the club, remains a key figure in ongoing transfer discussions. Earlier reports suggested clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal were monitoring his situation, with the former reportedly eyeing him as […]
After a relatively quiet transfer window last summer, Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a busier period ahead. The club is expected to see both departures and arrivals in the coming weeks, with one name repeatedly linked to a move: Kang-In Lee. The 25-year-old South Korean midfielder, who joined PSG in 2023, has yet to […]
International Economy Gabon’s offshore accounts facing scrutiny from Swiss authorities By Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 111 No comment Libreville, Friday, July 3, 2026 – Beyond the legal outcomes in Gabon’s courts, a new chapter in the Sylvia Bongo case is unfolding on the more complex terrain of international finance. Between Geneva, London, and Libreville, the […]