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Politics US ambassador nomination for Gabon signals diplomatic shift under Trump By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 views No comments Libreville, Thursday, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon marks a pivotal moment in Washington’s diplomatic realignment across Africa under President Donald Trump. The White […]

Abidjan, August 12, 2026 – Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The new facility, a state-of-the-art, fully operational space, […]

Morocco maintains stance on Ceuta despite Spanish tensions A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has warned that Rabat will not abandon its territorial claims over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, which have recently become the center of a political storm in Spain and Europe. The remarks come after at least 72,000 migrants crossed […]

Cameroon’s military command has entered a new phase with the appointment of Major-General Hippolyte Ebaka as the nation’s top military leader. His elevation to this pivotal role marks a significant shift in the country’s defense strategy and operational command structure. From strategic roles to supreme command General Ebaka’s journey to the top of Cameroon’s armed […]

Senegal’s courts deliver landmark verdict against Atos in DGPU dispute The Commercial Court of Dakar has handed down a decisive ruling in favor of Senegal’s Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU), marking a significant victory in its legal battle with Atos, a leading European digital services provider. The judgment not only resolves […]

Since the transition period began in August 2023, the Burkinabè firm EBOMAF has rapidly climbed to the top of Gabon’s public contract rankings. In under three years, the company founded by businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou has secured contracts worth over 700 billion Central African CFA francs (FCFA) in Gabon—a volume seldom achieved by a single foreign […]

In a significant move to strengthen support systems for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Chad, the Association of Feminist Leaders for Access to Rights and Gender Equity in Chad (AFLADEGT) is convening a two-day validation workshop in N’Djamena on August 12-13. The event will focus on reviewing and endorsing a newly completed mapping study […]

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A new era in regional financial security began this week as Côte d’Ivoire officially handed over advanced facilities to the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), strengthening the continent’s defenses against illicit financial flows. The inauguration ceremony, held in the presence of key government officials and financial […]

Behind Mali’s staggering military claims The Malian armed forces’ public relations machine has once again rolled out its latest performance. On the 12th of August, 2026, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA) delivered its customary statistical spectacle—this time boasting of 1,850 “neutralized” terrorists, 45 destroyed bases, and hundreds of […]

Hull City have made a statement of intent ahead of their Premier League return by completing the signing of 21-year-old central defender Nobel Mendy from LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano. The East Yorkshire club announced the capture of the Senegalese international on a long-term deal, capping a remarkable rise for the young defensive talent. Club sets […]

Man in Yaoundé held for presenting forged state decrees to national broadcaster On the morning of june 12 2026, a man named Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate arrived at the headquarters of Cameroon’s national broadcaster in Yaoundé’s Nlongkak district. He carried documents he claimed had been signed by the president, including what appeared to be a […]

Gabon unlocks FCFA 51 billion to clear domestic debt owed to businesses As Gabon approaches its 66th independence anniversary, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced the release of FCFA 51 billion to settle part of the debt owed to local businesses. This initiative aims to bolster small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and revitalize the […]