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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive analysis examining the independence of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. The findings indicate that greater autonomy for central banks correlates with superior inflation control and enhanced resilience against macroeconomic shocks. The study delves into the interplay between fiscal […]
The future of social media in Gabon took center stage at a major international conference on digital regulation. From June 1 to 3, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, president of the High Authority of Communication (HAC), participated in the Abidjan 2 event. Organized under the auspices of the African Communication Regulatory Authorities […]
In the global arena of public financial management, Bénin has just secured its place among the elite. The latest findings from the Open Budget Survey have catapulted the country to the top of Africa in citizen budget governance and second place worldwide. This milestone is no mere statistical achievement—it is the culmination of a decade […]
Tensions between Senegal’s political leadership and the ruling party, Pastef-Les Patriotes, have reached a critical juncture following Ousmane Sonko’s public rejection of the newly formed government. In a press briefing held in Dakar, the former Prime Minister outlined the reasons behind his party’s decision to withdraw from the executive team led by Ahmadou Alamine Mohamed […]
Politics Gabon’s strategic pivot to strengthen french ties amid shifting africa relations Editorial Team June 4, 2026 81 No comments Libreville, June 4, 2026 – The upcoming state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France on July 20 marks more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It signals a deliberate shift in Libreville’s […]
In Kobontafa, a neighborhood directly adjacent to Niamey International Airport, residents are diligently dismantling components of their homes ahead of scheduled destruction. Roofs, doors, and windows are being hastily removed as authorities initiate a sweeping operation targeting structures deemed illegal within the airport’s operational zone. This decisive action forms part of an enhanced security framework, […]
Bamako and the World Bank are joining forces to launch a fresh wave of collaboration aimed at transforming Mali’s education sector, which has been strained by escalating security threats, widespread population displacement, and chronic resource shortages. A high-level meeting took place in the capital on June 1st, where Amadou Sy Savané, Mali’s Minister of National […]
Ecouter l’article After an extended period of silence, Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has issued a direct warning to Gabon’s new leadership. For the former presidential contender from 2016, the primary threat currently facing the Fifth Republic is not economic or institutional, but profoundly political: the risk of transforming Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s broad popular mandate into […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a figure with a past as a Tuareg rebel and a former Malian diplomat, now leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization established in 2017. He stands as the most sought-after individual across the Sahel region, facing United Nations sanctions, designated a ‘terrorist’ by the United […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat, currently leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization he founded in 2017. Recognized as the most wanted individual across the Sahel region, Ag Ghaly faces United Nations sanctions, is designated a “terrorist” by the United States, and is subject […]
Iyad Ag Ghaly, the formidable head of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) since its inception in 2017, once served as a Tuareg rebel leader and a Malian diplomat. He stands as the most sought-after individual across the Sahel region, facing United Nations sanctions, designated a ‘terrorist’ by the United States, […]
Mali’s junta puts price on heads of JNIM and FLA leaders after deadly attacks The Malian government has escalated its counterterrorism efforts by announcing substantial financial rewards for key figures in militant groups responsible for recent deadly assaults across the country. The move comes amid a sharp deterioration in security, with coordinated jihadist offensives targeting […]