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Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire, recently held back-to-back meetings at the presidential palace in Abidjan with two key figures: Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, and Philippe Van De Vyvère, CEO of the Belgian maritime group Sea-Invest. These discussions reflect the dual approach the Ivorian leader is pursuing […]
Cameroun’s road infrastructure: 2 442 km paved but challenges remain Progress, obstacles, and future plans for the national road network were highlighted during a public briefing in Yaoundé. Liliane Ndangue |9 hours ago|3 min read Key achievements and ongoing projects in road infrastructure During a public conference held at the Salon de l’Action Gouvernementale (SAGO […]
In a decisive move by Gabon’s Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane, Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the country’s Prosecutor General near the Court of Appeal in Libreville, has been provisionally suspended from his duties for a period of three months. The suspension, issued under order number 000007/MJGSCDH on June 9, 2026, […]
From laggard to leader: how Bénin transformed its financial governance The Bénin of today is a stark contrast to the nation that, just a decade ago, struggled with transparency in public finances. The latest Open Budget Survey reveals a dramatic leap: the country now scores 79/100, placing it second in Africa and top of the […]
The Autonomous Port of Lomé, Togo’s economic lifeline, is bracing for significant disruption following the formal submission of a three-day strike notice by its workers’ union. Scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026, the industrial action aims to escalate pressure over unresolved labor demands. An escalating industrial dispute with far-reaching repercussions At the heart of […]
Mali’s trade corridors under siege as JNIM tightens grip on key supply lines The recent surge in coordinated assaults by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) has plunged Mali into a new cycle of violence. On April 25, simultaneous strikes rocked strategic cities including Kati, Mopti, […]
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Politics Libreville’s coastal revival: a new chapter for Gabon’s capital By Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2026 148 No comment Libreville, Gabon — June 11, 2026: President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema made a high-profile visit to the capital’s coastal development sites yesterday, underscoring his administration’s commitment to transforming the shoreline into an economic powerhouse and urban showcase. […]
Breaking News Society: Kwango: A traffic accident leaves one dead and sparks vehicle fire on RN1 Politics: DRC: Senate initiates second reading of referendum law proposal Health: Ituri-Ebola: A response team doctor attacked in Rwampara health zone Health: DRC records 48 new Ebola cases and 10 deaths in 24 hours, 23 survivors including 20 in […]
Gabon is breaking ground on a monumental initiative that will redefine its industrial landscape beyond oil dependency. Under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the construction of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port has officially commenced. This ambitious integrated megaproject, anchored by one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposits and bolstered by new […]
At the heart of Libreville’s bustling informal economy, the Mont-Bouët market stands as a vital hub for commerce. Yet, beneath the vibrant display of goods and the lively haggling of vendors, a darker reality persists—one that threatens hundreds of traders daily. Recent scrutiny has once again spotlighted the systemic extortion plaguing this sprawling market, casting […]
The ambitious Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon has drawn the attention of Ashoka Buildcon Limited, an Indian infrastructure giant, which has submitted a comprehensive bid valued at over 1.26 trillion FCFA (excluding taxes). The proposal, unveiled on June 9 at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, outlines an integrated approach covering design, construction, and […]