Production challenges and logistical hurdles The national manganese output dropped to 9.1 million tonnes last year, spotlighting critical deficiencies in the country’s logistics network. Frequent breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway,…
Month: August 2026
Gabon: Tshisekedi’s working visit strengthens Congo-Gabon ties
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at Libreville airport exit © DR Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo arrived in Libreville Friday for a working and friendship visit…
Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC ties
African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC ties By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The three-day state and friendship visit by Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo…
Toulouse defender Methalie set for surprise Premier League move
After weeks of intense negotiations, Toulouse FC and Sunderland have reached a complete agreement for the transfer of Dayann Methalie to the Premier League. The 20-year-old left-back is expected to undergo his…
Fuel price hike in Senegal super at 990 fcfa diesel at 755 fcfa
Government adjusts fuel prices amid global oil surge Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices. The cost of supercarburant will rise to 990 F CFA…
Cameroon court cases drag on for post-election detainees
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Cameroon presidential election 2025 Months of legal limbo for post-election detainees The marathon judicial proceedings involving individuals detained following Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election continue to inch…
Gabon and African development bank forge stronger ties to boost infrastructure
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed the African Development Bank (BAD) President, Sidi Ould Tah, in Libreville to discuss deepening collaboration between the two entities. The meeting, held on…
Dakar’s surprising cost of living: more expensive than Paris
Dakar’s surprising cost of living: more expensive than Paris A widely circulated video has brought to light the astonishingly high prices in Dakar, where common goods like chicken, sold at 2,610 F…
Gabon’s political transition: new constitution and 2025 elections on the horizon
Gabon’s path toward a renewed political era Under the equatorial skies of Gabon, a future that contrasts sharply with past challenges is taking shape. The evidence is clear: bold actions, tangible achievements,…
Newcastle moves to seal amar dedić deal before liverpool opener
Newcastle United is racing against time to finalize the £30 million transfer of Bosnian defender Amar Dedic from Benfica before the Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool this weekend. The Magpies have agreed…
Ransom payment to al-qaeda-linked group fuels Sahel insurgency
Politics ransom payment to al-qaeda-linked group fuels Sahel insurgency UN report reveals $50 million paid in late 2025 for a hostage in Mali helped fund al-Qaeda affiliate’s expansion across West Africa A…
Algeria and Niger deepen energy ties with Jet A1 and crude oil exports
The Algeria-Niger energy partnership has reached a new milestone, strengthening regional integration through strategic fuel and crude oil exchanges. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for economic cooperation between the two…