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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 […]

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, […]

Rabat plays host to the 45th annual general assembly of Shelter Afrique’s development bank, a pivotal gathering set to address one of Africa’s most pressing challenges: securing sustainable funding for its rapidly expanding urban centers. The high-profile event, commencing on June 9, 2065, brings together key stakeholders to map out strategies for financing the continent’s […]

DRC’s sovereign satellite push gains momentum under Mpanda’s leadership The Democratic Republic of Congo is on the cusp of a technological revolution. Minister of Posts and Telecommunications José Mpanda Kabangu is leading an ambitious drive to secure the country’s first sovereign satellite, a project he has pursued relentlessly since assuming office in 2019. In a […]

The Malian government has imposed a one-year suspension on the circulation of high-capacity motorcycles outside major urban centers. The decision, announced via an interministerial decree broadcast on national television, also includes a ban on the import, transit, sale, and distribution of these vehicles nationwide. Authorities justify the measure as a strategy to curb the mobility […]

Cameroon’s government unveils recruitment plans for 2,305 public sector positions in 2026 The Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform has initiated the hiring process for next year, releasing 36 official decrees outlining participation guidelines. These measures cover direct recruitment exams, training competitions, professional tests, and selection assessments to fill critical roles across government agencies. […]

Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram euronews videos mar. 9 juin 2026 à 8:24 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Plusieurs centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram plus tôt cette année dans un village de l’État de Borno, dans le nord-est du pays, ont […]

The capital of Chad, N’Djamena, is hosting a pivotal three-day regional workshop this week aimed at strengthening the legal safeguards for journalists specializing in environmental reporting. The event, which kicked off on Monday, brings together media professionals from Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to address critical challenges faced by those covering environmental issues in […]

Yesterday, the second session of the Gabon-European Union strategic partnership dialogue unfolded at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired by Vice President of the Government Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, the meeting followed up on discussions held in October 2024. Reinforcing a balanced and […]