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Shortly after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s new ambassador to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., chose to visit one of the most visible symbols of Gabon’s economic transformation. The diplomat toured the Nkok Special Investment Zone on Thursday, an industrial hub that has become a continental reference for local natural […]
On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso’s military government announced it was breaking off diplomatic relations with France. In a statement broadcast on state television, Communication Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said Paris had failed to uphold its commitments to mutual respect and non-interference. Tensions between Ouagadougou and Paris have been escalating since Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the […]
In a significant move to bolster community resilience, religious leaders and officials from Niger recently convened in Niamey for an intensive training session. The initiative, spearheaded by the League of Sahelian Ulemas, Preachers, and Imams (LOPIS) in close collaboration with the Fusion and Liaison Unit (UNFL), aimed to equip participants with critical tools for fostering […]
Foot, Transferts Mercato : où se situe le transfert de Gonçalo Ramos à l’AC Milan parmi les plus grosses ventes du PSG ? Estimé à 60 M€, le transfert de Gonçalo Ramos, qui s’apprête à rejoindre l’AC Milan, représente la deuxième plus grosse vente de l’histoire du PSG. Seul Neymar, parti à Al-Hilal contre 90 M€ en 2023, a […]
AMBITION Gabon targets poultry self-sufficiency with 700 billion CFA plan Starting 1 January 2027, Libreville will ban frozen chicken imports. The country aims to produce 125,000 tonnes of broiler meat annually by 2028, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. However, several challenges remain before that deadline. News On 2 June 2026, Minister of Agriculture Pacôme […]
June 24, 2026, marked a dark chapter in Niger’s recent history as the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) launched two coordinated, high-impact attacks on military positions in Inates and Banibangou. The assaults, claimed by the group, left at least 80 soldiers dead, over 30 vehicles destroyed, and additional military hardware captured. Beyond the […]
On June 26, Hermann Immongault, the Vice President of the Government (VPG), represented Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the festivities in Antananarivo, commemorating Madagascar’s 66th anniversary of international sovereignty. Alongside other delegation leaders, Mr. Immongault witnessed the impressive military parade at Mahamasina stadium, an event that showcased the dedication, patriotism, and modern […]
ARRESTATION Nigerian authorities apprehend seven boko haram and iswap commanders returning from mecca Seven high-ranking commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been successfully apprehended in Nigeria. Their arrests occurred upon their return from the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, a testament to the enhanced interoperability of national identity, immigration, […]
“I want the FEG to be recognized tomorrow not only for defending businesses but, more importantly, for making them succeed.” This aspiration was articulated by Alain Claude Kouakoua, President of the Fédération des entreprises du Gabon (FEG), during the opening ceremony of the second Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the […]
“I want tomorrow’s FEG to be known not only for defending businesses, but above all for making them successful.” That hope was expressed by Alain Claude Kouakoua, president of the Federation of Enterprises of Gabon (FEG), during the opening ceremony of the second Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) held on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at the […]
On June 26, 2026, the authorities in Ouagadougou declared a definitive end to diplomatic ties with France, a move justified by accusations of “neocolonialism,” alleged interference, and purported support for networks aiming to destabilize the nation. This significant announcement not only marks a deepening rift between the two states but also reignites a fundamental discussion: […]
Burkina Faso officially severs diplomatic ties with France, junta cites neocolonial ambitions News. Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in its relationship with France. In a statement broadcast on national television on Friday, the Burkinabè authorities announced the immediate severance of diplomatic ties with Paris. The regime of Captain Ibrahim Traoré accuses French authorities […]