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Bénin emergency numbers: official ARCEP hotlines updated To streamline citizen access to critical services, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) in Bénin has released an updated directory of short emergency and assistance numbers. This initiative aims to ensure quick and reliable connections to essential public services, health care, and […]
Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – For decades, they carried the administration, built institutions, ensured state continuity, and passed on their knowledge to younger generations. Yet in many countries, retirees and the elderly remain largely overlooked by public policy, often praised in speeches but rarely placed at the heart of national priorities. Gabon has officially […]
Olympique de Marseille are preparing to sell Mason Greenwood to balance the books, with AS Roma among the clubs interested after qualifying for the Champions League. The French side hope to secure at least €50 million from the deal, though a portion will go to Manchester United. Italian media, however, suggest Roma believe they can […]
United States imposes sanctions on Rwandan firm over alleged illegal gold trade in DRC News. The United States has announced sanctions against a Rwandan company and its director, accusing them of involvement in the transport and resale of gold illegally extracted from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Washington asserts that these illicit activities […]
Security conditions have continued to worsen dramatically across Rutshuru territory in North Kivu. Over a recent two-day period, at least ten individuals were abducted, two lives were tragically lost, and numerous possessions were plundered, according to reports from local humanitarian organizations. These troubling events, documented across at least six distinct areas, encompassed a range of […]
At just 26 years old, Maxence Lacroix is on the brink of a career-defining transfer that could see him swap Crystal Palace for Chelsea. The French defender, whose impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, has been rewarded with his first call-up to the Équipe de France squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The […]
Economy Gabon’s economic credibility tested by Moody’s outlook shift By Chief Editor June 26, 2026 164 No comment Libreville, Friday, June 26, 2026 — Moody’s decision on Gabon sparked immediate alarmist reactions. Yet beyond hasty headlines and exaggerated interpretations, the reality is far more nuanced—and strategically significant. On June 24, 2026, the American agency chose […]
Amidst a significant global event, the vibrant city of Atlanta and the Kingdom of Morocco have embarked on a renewed path of cooperation. Both partners recently formalized their commitment by signing a pivotal memorandum of understanding, specifically designed to deepen their economic and industrial relationships. This strategic alliance, established between the Economic Development Agency of […]
Economie Gabon ends SEEG model after 28 years of water and electricity management 168 views Libreville, June 26, 2026 – For nearly three decades, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) represented an integrated approach to managing the nation’s two most critical utilities. That chapter has officially closed. The Gabonese government, during a Council […]
Rising Bundesliga talent Fisnik Asllani is on the verge of joining Borussia Dortmund in a blockbuster deal, according to insider reports. Breakthrough transfer agreement nears completion The Borussia Dortmund hierarchy has moved closer to securing the services of Hoffenheim’s young forward Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old Kosovar international, who has been in scintillating form this season, […]
France reassures amidst ebola case from RDC, no travel restrictions imposed Un agent de santé dans le laboratoire de l’INRB Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, confirmed a productive dialogue with French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist. This exchange followed the identification of an imported Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease case within French borders. Mr. Kaseya expressed […]
Chad’s housing minister inspects N’Djamena’s flood prevention systems The Chadian Minister of Housing conducted an inspection of PILIER project infrastructure in N’Djamena to assess its capacity to prevent floods, despite incidents of vandalism affecting some equipment. With the rainy season fast approaching, Mahamat Assileck Halata, the Minister of Territorial Planning, Urbanism, and Housing, undertook a […]