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Libreville, Monday 8 June 2026 – The launch of the second Political Dialogue between Gabon and the European Union on 8 June in Libreville goes far beyond a routine diplomatic meeting. Behind the formal speeches and institutional consultations lies a much broader ambition. That of a Gabon seeking to translate its renewed political stability into […]
Nairobi, Kenya, June 8, 2026 — A major diplomatic and sporting controversy has erupted as Omar Artan, Somalia’s top FIFA-listed referee, was barred from entering the United States, one of the host nations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities denied entry to the accredited match official despite his […]
With the launch of construction on the future Kobé-Kobé deepwater port, Gabon is embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in its recent history. Backed by the Belinga iron ore deposit, a new railway line and the planned Booué hydroelectric dam, this industrial and logistics hub embodies the government’s drive to build an […]
News UNESCO Mali supports 27th edition of environment fortnight in Bamako The 27th edition seeks to bring together national efforts to boost community awareness about protecting natural resources and encouraging sustainable environmental habits. UNESCO / Dramane Souaré The UNESCO office in Mali took part in the official kick-off ceremony for the 27th edition of the […]
The Nigerian military has handed over more than 400 women and children to local authorities after their release from captivity by the jihadist group Boko Haram in Borno State earlier this year. Since 2009, the insurgency led by Boko Haram and later its splinter faction, the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), has claimed tens […]
Over 400 freed Boko Haram captives handed to authorities in Nigeria The Nigerian military handed over more than 400 women and children to state authorities on Monday after they were rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The group had been kidnapped earlier this year in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. Since 2009, the jihadist insurgency led by […]
During a special appearance on the “100-Day Review” program broadcast by Gabon 1ère, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Outreach and the Arts, Paul Kessany, calmly submitted to the democratic accountability exercise. Appointed on 2 January 2026, the official presented a dynamic sectoral scoreboard showing that 62.3% of the 53 planned projects had been fully […]
Invited to a national television appearance as part of the routine “100-day review” programme, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Outreach and Arts, Paul Kessany, calmly faced the democratic accountability exercise. Appointed on 2 January 2026, the official presented a particularly dynamic sectoral dashboard: out of 53 projects initiated, 62.3% were completed, while 24.5% show […]
The Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Dialogue has announced the opening of internal and external competitive examinations for admission to the National School of Administration (ENA) for cycles II and III. This competition is open to Togolese candidates of both sexes. A total of 110 positions are available for this session. Application period: […]
According to investigative revelations from Cameroonian journalist Remy Ngono, President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic financed his 2020 electoral campaign using money embezzled from Cameroon. Ngono’s findings point to a covert scheme that diverted Cameroonian state funds to support Touadera’s re-election efforts. The journalist, known for his work on financial crime and governance […]
The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Lomé to assess the Togo-France partnership in sustainable and solidarity-based investment, while outlining key cooperation directions for 2026-2028. This framework for dialogue between France’s team in Togo and Togolese partners aims to strengthen coordination of development actions in line with national priorities. Progress […]
Hundreds of people abducted by Boko Haram earlier this year from a village in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, were freed over the weekend, a senator and a local youth leader announced on Sunday. Kidnappings for ransom have become a key tactic for Boko Haram jihadists in their 17-year insurgency against the Nigerian state, which is […]