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Gabon is setting ambitious economic targets for its upcoming five-year term. The Gabonese executive anticipates a total budget of 27,000 billion FCFA to implement the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD) 2026-2030. A significant portion, 18,000 billion FCFA, is expected from the private sector alone. The public contribution, estimated at approximately 9,000 billion FCFA, will […]
Gabonese transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has publicly disclosed his refusal to accept a proposed agreement from the Trump administration that would have designated Gabon as a destination for migrants expelled from the United States. The revelation, shared during an international media interview, positions Libreville in direct opposition to Washington’s recent diplomatic outreach across […]
As the football world gears up for the upcoming transfer window, whispers of a potential swap deal involving Maghnes Akliouche are gaining traction. The French international, currently plying his trade at AS Monaco, has emerged as a prime target for Paris Saint-Germain, setting the stage for a high-stakes negotiation this summer. With Maghnes Akliouche set […]
Le grand invité Afrique Mali: «Le terrorisme est la négation de la paix, on ne peut plus ignorer la responsabilité du pouvoir» Publié le : 04/06/2026 – 06:14 Écouter – 06:39 Au Mali, cela fait un mois que Mountaga Tall, avocat, ancien ministre et défenseur de la démocratie, a été enlevé par la Sécurité d’État, […]
Diplomatie 03/06/2026 – 16:48 Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a été reçu, mercredi à Niamey, par le président de la République du Niger, chef de l’Etat, le Général d’Armée Abdourahamane Tiani, auquel il a transmis les salutations fraternelles du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, et son engagement personnelle à œuvrer au renforcement […]
The Front for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) has issued a formal declaration this Wednesday, calling for the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from the Senegalese National Assembly. The coalition, led by Khalifa Sall, describes his parliamentary presence as “illegal and illegitimate.” The FDR’s statement comes in response to a major opposition mobilization. On […]
A significant leadership transition is underway at the Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), Togo’s national electricity company. Débo-K’mba Barandao has been removed from his position as Director General, an unconfirmed but widely reported development. While no official statement has yet clarified the reasons behind this decision, his departure occurs at a time when CEET […]
A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on Togo’s National Road N°1, involving a passenger bus and a heavy goods vehicle. The impact, characterized by its extreme force, resulted in extensive material damage and generated considerable concern among those who regularly use this vital national artery. Initial reports indicate the accident transpired around midday along […]
As the proposed constitutional amendment continues its quiet progression, significant voices are rising in opposition, denouncing perceived attempts to consolidate power. On June 3rd, political opponents and civil society actors, unified under the banner of the C 64, urged Congolese citizens to observe a
Fresh off back-to-back Champions League triumphs, Paris Saint-Germain is turning its attention to summer transfers. The Ligue 1 giants are reportedly weighing options to bolster Luis Enrique’s squad, with one name dominating recent speculation: Yan Diomandé. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger has electrified this season with RB Leipzig, catching the eye of top European clubs. While […]
In a bold move that has intensified political tensions in Senegal, the Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) has formally demanded the removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his seat in the National Assembly. The coalition argues that his continued presence in the legislative body is both illegal […]
Lomé, June 3, 2026 — Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon to strengthen ties with neighboring Togo, following stops in Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso. At the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, he was greeted by Togolese Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, launching a day of strategic discussions between the two nations. […]