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A palpable sense of anticipation fills the air at the National Assembly as parliamentary operations gear up. I can confirm that the bureau of this legislative body, convened by Ousmane…
Spain urges allies to avoid blaming Morocco amidst Ceuta migration influx The EU shifts focus to counter disinformation rather than confronting Rabat Politique Spain has implored other European governments to…
Gabon’s public debt is on a rising path, with projections in Libreville indicating it could reach 94.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. This escalating trend, initiated during…
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: a new chapter for regional diplomacy By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s…
A significant development has unfolded within the ranks of the Cameroonian military, marked by a key promotion recently enacted by President Paul Biya. This strategic advancement highlights ongoing adjustments within…
Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity contracted by 2.9%, primarily due to a downturn in hydrocarbons. Conversely, the manganese segment demonstrated continued upward momentum.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has significantly strengthened its diplomatic approach concerning the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During a recent ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra…
Union Saint-Gilloise played out a captivating 3-3 draw against Bodo Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Tuesday in Brussels. The Belgian side notably conceded three…
The flow of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Sénégal has plummeted to just $37 million in 2025, a stark contrast to the annual average of $3 billion between 2022…
Chad Welcomes Nigerian CNESC President for High-Level Talks The President of Nigeria’s Council for National Economic, Social and Environmental Consultation (CNESC), Mohamed Boukhari, has arrived in N’Djamena on an official…
As defections to Kiiraay grow among Pastef members, former minister Malick Gackou urges the party to uphold unity, discipline, and collective commitment to preserve the sovereign ideals that defined the…
Human Rights Watch has released a damning report on recent airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, located in the Mopti region of Mali. The strikes, which occurred on June…