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Faure Gnassingbé leads high-level push for peace in eastern DRC In Lomé, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, acting as the African Union (AU) Mediator for the crisis in the eastern Democratic…
Gabon: the strategic shift at Kobe-Kobe Following the official inauguration of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port construction on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a strategic meeting in…
The judicial system in Bamako has handed down a severe verdict against Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., a French officer stationed at the embassy. Following nearly a year of incarceration, the soldier…
Gabon experienced a significant deterioration in its fiscal balance during 2025, with the budget deficit climbing to 5.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure represents a sharp increase…
The official commencement of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port construction on Monday, June 8, represents far more than a typical infrastructure milestone. This event signals Gabon’s transition into a fresh chapter…
The legal authorities in South Africa have pushed back their ruling on Kemi Seba‘s bail application until June 18, 2026. The Pan-Africanist activist, who has been held in Pretoria since…
Cameroon’s citizenship and identity: equality over origin According to Oscar Njiki, the Constitution guarantees equality for all citizens. Rights are based on citizenship, not origin. Autochtony is a cultural identity,…
The 45th Annual General Assembly of the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has kicked off in Rabat, addressing a pivotal issue for the continent’s economic future: the funding of rapid…
On June 7 and 8, 2026, the Togolese capital served as the primary venue for a high-level strategic summit focused on the persistent instability in the eastern République démocratique du…
On June 7 and 8, 2026, the Togolese capital became the center of high-level discussions aimed at resolving the persistent instability in the eastern regions of the République démocratique du…
A systemic pillaging of Cameroon’s gold, oil, and timber wealth In a recent and explosive declaration, Issa Tchiroma Bakary has pulled back the curtain on the staggering level of financial…
« Musuminyina katu wabula », a Luba proverb meaning “he who perseveres always achieves his goal,” perfectly describes the current mindset of José Mpanda Kabangu. The Minister of Posts and…