The partnership between Gabon and the European Union is entering a new phase. Libreville is signaling to its European partners that the era of public development aid, which has shaped their relationship…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Gabon’s digital leap: MIT selects Libreville for global innovation summit
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, will soon host a major international forum in Libreville dedicated to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. This landmark decision…
Escalating tensions in Bamako after JNIM video release
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the release of a new video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June…
Morocco’s 2026 elections: women’s political representation remains a challenge
The trajectory of women’s political involvement in Morocco mirrors an ongoing journey marked by legal reforms, grassroots activism, and an enduring pursuit of genuine parity. With the 2026 legislative elections on the…
Ouattara meets world bank and sea-invest in Abidjan to boost ivoire coast trade
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast welcomed two key figures in Abidjan’s presidential palace this week, each representing a distinct yet complementary economic vision. The visitors: Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice-President for…
Cameroon road network: 2 442 km paved, but challenges remain
Economy Cameroon’s road infrastructure: progress and persistent hurdles Ongoing road projects, completed milestones, and structural network developments—alongside the sector’s performance bottlenecks—were the key topics discussed at the government action salon in Yaoundé….
Togo port strike threat looms over regional trade
The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing a critical juncture. The Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) workforce has issued a formal three-day strike notice, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026, in…
Jnim blockade disrupts west african trade corridors
JNIM blockade paralyzes west african trade routes from Mali Recent coordinated assaults by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25 have…
Festival de Fès : la diplomatie culturelle marocaine se met en scène
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h32 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer
Libreville’s coastal revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon
Urban Development Libreville’s coastal revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon Editorial Team June 11, 2026 148 views No comments Libreville, June 11, 2026 — President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s…
Libreville’s Mont-Bouët market battles systemic extortion under mayor Eugène Mba
The lifeblood of Libreville’s informal economy is also its most troubled artery. At the sprawling Mont-Bouët Market, Gabon’s largest commercial hub, a shadowy system of extortion has taken root, casting a pall…
Gabon tightens controls on iboga exploitation amid growing global demand
Gabon has taken a decisive step to regulate the exploitation of its biodiversity by imposing strict controls on iboga, a Central African shrub renowned for its psychotropic and therapeutic properties. Libreville now…