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Libreville plays host to a pivotal industrial summit, drawing government officials, business leaders, and European delegates to discuss Gabon’s bold economic transformation agenda. The event, running until June 26 at the Chamber of Commerce, centers on leveraging European expertise to drive local industrialization and resource-based wealth creation. strengthening european-Gabon partnerships for economic sovereignty The gathering […]
Economie Célestin Tawamba presents a grim picture of Cameroon’s economy On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the President of the Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun (GECAM) detailed the dire conditions severely impeding the nation’s economic progress. AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the President of the Groupement des […]
Obituary Cameroon’s Justice Minister Pays Final Respects to Alexis Dipanda Mouelle Cameroon’s Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Laurent Esso, was present this Thursday at the Yaoundé General Hospital morgue. As the official representative of President Paul Biya, he attended the solemn ceremony marking the final farewell to Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, First President […]
Interior and Public Security Minister Djibril Mama Cissé has continued his nationwide security assessment tour, stopping in Kandi and Parakou to engage directly with local security forces and gather firsthand insights. During his two-day visit, the minister inspected key operational facilities, including the Special Multipurpose Intervention Group (GSPI) base in Kandi, the civil protection agencies […]
For many residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has transformed into a challenging quest. Over recent months, store shelves have rapidly emptied, available stocks have diminished, and prices have consistently escalated. This evolving situation fuels consumer dissatisfaction and undermines an entire spectrum of economic activities. […]
While official reports from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) indicate an average overall inflation rate that has dropped to 0.0% across the zone, this statistic appears to be a mere illusion for the populations residing in the Sahel. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the celebrated calm within Dakar’s air-conditioned offices has […]
The move signals a mutual ambition to craft an agreement anchored in enduring strategic interests. Both nations share a desire to establish, with necessary adjustments, a counterpart to the Élysée Treaty signed in 1963 by General de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer between France and Germany. This committee is not tasked with negotiating the treaty […]
Yaoundé has recently hosted two Mauritanian ministers within a single week. On June 24, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani sent his second special envoy, Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf, the Minister of Environment, to the Unity Palace. She carried a sealed letter intended for President Paul Biya. The clear objective behind her visit was to secure […]
Without Champions League football next season, Olympique de Marseille must accept losing key players, including Mason Greenwood. While AS Roma have shown interest in the English forward, Fenerbahçe are determined to take the lead in this race. A fresh bid could arrive in the coming days. Greenwood departure now a matter of when, not if […]
On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema formally received the letters of credence from five new ambassadors, marking the start of their tenure. The ceremony underscores Libreville’s drive to strengthen its global footprint, aligning with the head of state’s vision to position Gabon as an attractive player ready to tackle modern economic, […]
An international gathering in Geneva recently underscored the profound global recognition of corruption’s damaging impact. This significant event builds upon the ongoing work of the Human Rights Council, notably resolution 59/6 from July 2025, which firmly establishes the widely accepted principle that combating corruption and safeguarding fundamental human rights are inherently intertwined and mutually reinforcing. […]
Information on today’s Japan vs Sweden match, June 26, 2026 Detail Information Fixture Japan versus Sweden Competition 2026 FIFA World Cup Kick-off Time 6:00 AM on June 26, 2026 (Vietnam Time) Venue AT&T Stadium, Dallas Group Stage Group F Matchday Third Round Live Broadcast Channels VTV3, VTV6, VTV9 Where to watch the Japan vs Sweden […]