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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 […]
A court in Bamako has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., a French military attaché detained in Mali nearly a year ago. The officer was also fined 3.6 million West African CFA francs on charges of endangering state security, according to Malian judicial authorities. The Malian government alleges that he orchestrated […]
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, […]
Cameroun identity politics: why autochthony debates miss the point The Constitution guarantees full equality for all citizens, regardless of origin. Rights are determined by citizenship, not ethnicity. Autochthony is a cultural identity, not a legal privilege. This is the core argument made by Oscar Njiki in his analysis of a debate that distracts from more […]
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 […]
Lomé became the focal point of regional diplomacy this month as mediators gathered to reassess the stalled peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On June 7-8, representatives from key regional blocs—Southern African Development Community (SADC), East African Community (EAC), and International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)—converged with envoys from the […]
Lomé served as the epicenter of diplomatic discussions on June 7-8, 2026, where regional mediators convened to address the persistent crisis gripping the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Delegates from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), alongside […]
The staggering scale of mismanagement: over 26 trillion FCFA allegedly diverted in Cameroon In a scathing public address, Cameroonian public figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary has laid bare what he describes as systemic looting of the nation’s wealth, citing staggering figures across multiple sectors. From gold and oil to timber, fraudulent contracts, and institutionalized graft, the […]
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 […]