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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 […]
Economie Gabon: the fight against high cost of living needs deeper economic solutions Economic Analysis Libreville, July 2026 — For years, the fight against the high cost of living has dominated public discourse in African nations. In Gabon, this issue has escalated into one of the most pressing concerns for households, as surging prices continue […]
The Burkinabè transitional government has taken a decisive step in reshaping the nation’s strategic partnerships by approving a decree that mandates the inclusion of Russian language instruction in the national school curriculum starting next academic year. While authorities frame this move as a progressive cultural and economic initiative, it has ignited a heated debate over […]
In a bold move to position Bénin on the global gastronomic map, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Cotonou. The project, « Les Nouveaux Chefs », is set to redefine the country’s culinary landscape by blending local heritage with elite training, professional insertion, and tourism development. Spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, this […]
The Gabonese government has just unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to overhaul the national transport network by launching the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT). This strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA marks a bold step toward building a state-of-the-art, dependable, and accessible public transport system. Unlike mere structural adjustments, the CNT embodies a forward-thinking vision that […]
The political landscape in Burkina Faso continues to prompt scrutiny, particularly regarding the inner workings of critical decision-making circles. In recent weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou Yabré, who heads the intelligence services, has sparked widespread discussions among political circles and on social media platforms. Despite no official statement addressing this silence, it occurs […]
Libreville is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage, forcing authorities to declare a state of hydrological emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Residents have endured days without running water, while long queues form around the few remaining distribution points. In local markets, vendors sell water in jerrycans at inflated prices, reflecting the desperation […]
The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing persistent security challenges, with ongoing hostilities between government forces and the M23 rebel group—allegedly backed by Rwanda—continuing to destabilize the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) has reaffirmed its […]
N’Djamena, Chad — The announcement of the 2026 baccalaureate results has left many candidates in Chad facing stark realities. While some celebrate their hard-earned success, others are confronted with disappointment, underscoring the competitive nature of this year’s examinations. More than half of candidates advance, but challenges persist A total of 106,231 students registered for the […]