Heavy prison sentence for French officer in Mali intensifies diplomatic rift
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’s budget deficit widens to 5.3 percent amid rising debt
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…
Kobe-Kobe: the infrastructure project redefining Gabon’s economic future
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…
South African justice extends detention for Kemi Seba amid Russian funding allegations
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
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,…
Shelter Afrique launches discussions on financing African urban growth in Rabat
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…
Regional mediators gather in Lomé to synchronize peace efforts for eastern DRC
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…
Diplomats gather in Lomé to unify peace efforts for eastern DR Congo
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…
Issa Tchiroma Bakary exposes massive theft of over 10,000 billion in Cameroon’s natural resources
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…
RDC sovereign satellite project: José Mpanda accelerates national space ambitions
« 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…
Mali restricts motorcycle use to combat insurgent mobility
Large-capacity motorcycles are now officially prohibited outside of Mali’s major urban centers for a renewable one-year period. This strategic move, announced by the transition government, aims to severely limit the…
French military return to Chad: is Mahamat Idriss Déby risking his sovereignty?
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…