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Madrid has urged European allies to refrain from publicly criticizing Morocco following the unprecedented influx of migrants into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast. The appeal, made during an emergency online meeting of EU interior ministers, underscores the delicate balance Brussels seeks to maintain with Rabat, a crucial partner in managing irregular […]
Gabon’s public debt continues its relentless climb, with official projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of GDP by 2027. This upward trend, initially observed during the transitional presidency and later cemented under the administration of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, positions the country dangerously close to the 70% debt-to-GDP threshold set by the Central African […]
African politics Gabon’s president in Côte d’Ivoire for economic diplomacy push Reporting team August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a pivotal moment in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the Gabonese president’s West African tour reaches […]
Key changes in Cameroon’s military leadership The most significant development in Cameroon’s recent military reshuffle is the elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who now holds the rank of brigadier general. This promotion, announced on August 3, 2026, marks a strategic shift in the country’s security apparatus. Who is General Beko’o Abondo? General […]
The Gabon mining sector entered 2026 with mixed signals, as overall extractive activity contracted by 2.9% in the first quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in hydrocarbon output. Meanwhile, the manganese industry continued its upward trajectory, highlighting the country’s structural reliance on its oil and gas sector for revenue. Hydrocarbon decline drags down Gabon’s […]
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) has adopted a firmer diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, regional leaders established a key principle: no member state may now pursue separate negotiations with Mali, Burkina Faso, or Niger on critical regional matters. This […]
The Union Saint-Gilloise fought to a thrilling 3-3 draw against Norwegian side Bodo Glimt in the first leg of their third qualifying round for the Champions League, played in Ostend on Tuesday evening. The match, packed with drama and late drama, saw both teams trade blows in a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the […]
After four consecutive years of robust growth, where foreign direct investments (FDI) averaged three billion dollars annually, Senegal saw a dramatic collapse to just 37 million dollars in 2025. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) latest report highlights this sharp decline, raising questions about whether this marks the end of a major […]
CNESE Chair visits Chad for high-level economic dialogue The Chairman of Algeria’s National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE), Mohamed Boukhari, has arrived in N’Djamena for an official visit at the invitation of his Chadian counterpart, Ahmat Mboudou Mahamat. The trip coincides with the opening session of Chad’s 2026 second ordinary meeting of the Economic, […]
Senegal: Malick Gackou rallies Pastef members amid Kiiraay’s rise Malick Gackou, former minister and prominent leader of Pastef, has delivered a firm call to party members, urging them to uphold unity and collective discipline as new political factions like Kiiraay emerge, threatening to fragment the movement’s founding ideals. As several Pastef officials and activists announce […]
Human Rights Watch has released its findings following an in-depth investigation into airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Mali. The human rights organization confirmed that the aerial bombardments, which occurred on June 15 in Kyrnia, a locality situated within the Mopti region, tragically claimed the lives of eight civilians. Crucially, the detailed inquiry by Human […]
Match en direct Direct Date : 04/08/2026 Horaire : 20h00 Stade : epet ARENA Arbitre : M. Gözübüyük (PBS) Sparta Prague (62′) M. Ryneš (68′) J. Mercado 90’ Ligue des champions 2–1 Lyon (45′) M. Suchomel (csc) Match Compositions Commentaires en DIRECT Ligue des champions Sparta Prague 2–1 Lyon 90’ 68′67′64′62′ 90′ 90′ Trois minutes […]