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Lomé hosted a pivotal high-level gathering on June 8, 2026, bringing together key African and international stakeholders to address the escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the broader Great Lakes region. Chaired by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the African Union’s appointed mediator, the meeting focused on a critical objective: streamlining fragmented […]
Politics Gabon and EU forge stronger partnership beyond aid By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 112 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — The strategic dialogue held in Libreville between Gabon and the European Union marks a turning point in bilateral relations. Against the backdrop of the Fifth Republic established after the April 2025 presidential […]
Mali’s bold move: cash rewards for jihadist leaders raises eyebrows The Malian junta’s recent pledge to offer financial bounties of up to two billion West African CFA francs for the capture or elimination of key jihadist commanders and Front de Libération de l’Azawad militants has sent shockwaves through political and media circles. This unprecedented strategy, […]
President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin has embarked on a high-profile diplomatic mission, commencing today with visits to Sénégal, Mali, and Guinée-Bissau. This strategic journey underscores a renewed commitment to fostering regional cohesion and economic integration within the West African subregion. Advancing UEMOA solidarity The itinerary aligns with a broader presidential initiative aimed […]
Morocco expands its drone fleet with cutting-edge Turkish technology The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have recently integrated advanced Bayraktar Akıncı drones into their operational capabilities, as confirmed by high-resolution satellite imagery from the Sixth Air Base in Ben Guerir. These state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles, manufactured by the Turkish firm Baykar, mark a significant enhancement in […]
UA mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for lasting peace in eastern DRC In a high-level gathering held in Lomé yesterday, Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Council of Ministers and African Union (AU) Mediator for the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Great Lakes crisis, led a pivotal review of the mediation efforts executed […]
Economy Gabon’s kobe-kobe pivot: a new economic era for central Africa By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 241 No comments Libreville, June 9, 2026 – Hours after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for the deep-water port of Kobe-Kobe on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level meeting with ambassadors and representatives from key […]
A court in Bamako has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., a French military attaché detained in Mali nearly a year ago. The officer was also fined 3.6 million West African CFA francs on charges of endangering state security, according to Malian judicial authorities. The Malian government alleges that he orchestrated […]
Gabon’s budget deficit widened sharply in 2025, reaching 5.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), up from 3.8% the previous year, according to the African Development Bank’s 2026 African Economic Outlook. This fiscal deterioration stems largely from an expansionary budget policy paired with a mounting debt burden. Public debt climbed to 78.9% of GDP, a […]
Economy Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe port: a game-changer for economic transformation By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, June 9, 2026 – The official launch of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port project on June 8 marks more than just the start of construction. It signals Gabon’s entry into a pivotal phase that could reshape the nation’s […]
In a significant legal development in Pretoria, the South African judiciary has deferred its decision on panafricanist activist Kemi Seba‘s bail application until 18 June 2026. The activist has been held in custody since his arrest in April for overstaying his tourist visa, a case that initially appeared to be a routine immigration matter. However, […]
Cameroun identity politics: why autochthony debates miss the point The Constitution guarantees full equality for all citizens, regardless of origin. Rights are determined by citizenship, not ethnicity. Autochthony is a cultural identity, not a legal privilege. This is the core argument made by Oscar Njiki in his analysis of a debate that distracts from more […]