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Gabon’s energy crisis: technicians finally have their say For too long, the conversation regarding Gabon’s persistent water and electricity shortages has focused primarily on the symptoms: recurring blackouts, dry taps,…
Western Sahara remains the final unresolved decolonization issue on the African continent. This territory, officially recognized by the UN as non-self-governing, has become a focal point where international law, regional…
In a decisive move to reshape its economic future, the government introduced its new National Strategy for the Enhancement of Sustainable Tourism and Crafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville.…
Gabon’s Nkok industrial zone: a blueprint for African economic transformation Immediately following the presentation of his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the newly appointed Chadian Ambassador Extraordinary and…
Recent weeks have seen a surge in diplomatic efforts across West Africa aimed at restoring dialogue between the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the…
The arrival of several French military officers in N’Djamena since mid-April marks a significant turning point in the relationship between France and Chad. This quiet resumption of military cooperation occurs…
The shifting landscape of the Malian conflict In Mali, a critical question now looms over the nation: who truly commands the territory, and what is the ultimate cost to the…
With the commencement of works on the future Kobé-Kobé deep-water port, Gabon is embarking on one of the most transformative structural projects in its modern history. Linked to the Belinga…
The Nigerien subsidiary of pan-African banking group Bank of Africa (BOA) is defying conventional stock market logic. Listed on the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) in Abidjan, BOA Niger has seen…
Security | West Africa Kidnapping economy: how Boko Haram funds its insurgency across West Africa A deep dive into the kidnapping industry fueling Boko Haram’s operations across Nigeria, Chad, Niger…
Understanding the Sahel’s Volatility Mali’s military administration, supported by Moscow, is currently facing severe challenges to its authority. This comes after a coordinated offensive by jihadist factions and Tuareg groups…
The grand vision of a unified Alliance of Sahel States (AES), championed by Ibrahim Traoré, is increasingly confronting the harsh realities of governance, where the immediate survival of individual regimes…