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Cultural preservation Gabon takes control of iboga plant with new regulatory framework Report June 10, 2026 106 No comment Libreville, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is tightening control over its sacred iboga plant, marking a new chapter in the global battle for cultural resources. For generations, iboga has been revered by Bwiti communities as a […]
US Embassy in Rabat commemorates 250 years of independence with Morocco A-A+ The US Embassy in Rabat marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a special reception at the historic Chellah site, a first for the annual US National Day celebration. The event brought together Moroccan officials, diplomats, and public and private sector partners […]
After years of anticipation, Gabon is set to commission its first domestic datacenter on June 30, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s digital sovereignty. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a secure hub for government agencies, private enterprises, and eventually regional digital services, ensuring critical data remains within national borders. The project is […]
Economic transformation Gabon’s agro-industrial leap with SONOCO’s ambitious investment Libreville, June 10, 2026 — Gabon may have just turned a new page in its economic transformation journey. During a high-level meeting with a SONOCO delegation led by CEO Abdoul Karim Diallo, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema set the stage for what could become a landmark […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s high-speed rail ambitions take shape Ivory Coast is on the verge of joining Morocco as Africa’s second country to operate a high-speed train network. The government has greenlit ambitious plans for a fast rail link between Abidjan, the economic powerhouse, and Yamoussoukro, the political capital established by former president Félix Houphouët-Boigny. This 640-kilometer […]
Constitutional reforms ignite campus debates in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi as power struggles intensify Politics June 10, 2026 – 08:09 Kinshasa’s academic circles have become the latest battleground for Congo’s constitutional future. From Wednesday to Friday, universities across the capital, Kisangani and Lubumbashi will host academic symposia examining the 2006 Constitution’s strengths, weaknesses and potential […]
Current detention conditions of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze in Gabon The former Prime Minister of Gabon, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, remains behind bars under conditions that have raised concerns among observers. Reports from detention facilities indicate a regime that combines strict security measures with limited access to basic amenities. His detention follows a series of political events that have […]
DRC: M23 faces accusations of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions Human Rights Watch has released a damning report detailing widespread allegations of forced recruitment and inhumane detention practices by the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Large-scale forced recruitment campaigns exposed Investigations reveal that after seizing control of key cities like […]
The Burkina Faso government has achieved a landmark financial milestone by closing its inaugural sovereign bond targeting citizens living abroad. The Diaspora Bond initiative exceeded all expectations, raising a total of 151.5 billion West African CFA francs—a figure that surpasses initial projections set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a landlocked Sahelian nation grappling with escalating […]
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The dream of building a modern Fifth Republic in Gabon faces an unexpected obstacle: the collapse of its media sector. Print journalism in retreat, online outlets struggling for survival, dwindling advertising revenue, restricted access to public information, and the disappearance of once-thriving publications—this isn’t just an economic crisis. It’s a democratic one.
For a native of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, the city’s transformation over two decades is a source of pride. « Yaoundé is no longer the place I knew as a child, » recalls Mbarga Obama, now in his nineties. « The skyline has shifted dramatically, with modern infrastructure reshaping the heart of what was […]