Economy Gabon’s kobe-kobe megaproject: a turning point for central african industry By Chief Editor June 9, 2026 241 No comment Libreville, June 9, 2026 – Just hours after officially inaugurating the deep-water…
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Malian court sentences french officer, escalating tensions with Paris
A judicial ruling from the Bamako court has handed down a twenty-year criminal sentence to French Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., approximately one year following his apprehension in Mali. The officer, officially assigned to…
Gabon’s budget deficit hit 5.3 percent in 2025 amid rising debt and slowing growth
Gabon’s budget deficit widened sharply to 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, up from 3.8% a year earlier, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development…
Kobe-Kobe deep-water port: Gabon’s bold bet to reshape its economic future
Economie Kobe-Kobe deep-water port: Gabon’s bold bet to reshape its economic future 9 juin 2026 98 No comment On 8 June 2026, the official groundbreaking of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port in Gabon…
Kemi Seba’s legal woes deepen in South Africa amid alleged Russian crypto funding
South African judicial authorities have postponed their decision regarding the bail application of pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba until June 18, 2026. Detained in Pretoria since April for alleged immigration offenses following his…
Autochtonie au Cameroun : un débat stérile qui divise la nation
La Constitution camerounaise garantit l’égalité de tous les citoyens, rappelle Oscar Njiki. Les droits ne dépendent pas de l’origine mais de la citoyenneté. L’autochtonie relève de l’identité culturelle, pas d’un privilège juridique….
Regional mediators assess Congo peace efforts in Lomé meeting
The Togolese capital hosted a strategic meeting on 7 and 8 June 2026, focused on the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Around the table sat representatives from…
DRC’s sovereign satellite project gains momentum under José Mpanda
The proverb « Musuminyina katu wabula »—a saying from the Luba community meaning « perseverance leads to success »—perfectly captures the determination of José Mpanda Kabangu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s…
Mali suspends heavy motorcycle circulation amid security concerns
The Malian government has imposed a one-year suspension on the movement of high-displacement motorcycles outside major urban centers, a measure that may be renewed. The ban covers import, transit, sale, and distribution…
Cameroon opens 2,300 civil service positions for 2026 recruitment drive
The government has announced a series of decrees launching training competitions, direct entry exams, professional assessments, and selection tests to fill these vacancies. For the 2026 fiscal year, the Cameroonian state civil…
Gabon-eu strategic dialogue advances reforms and investments
Gabon and the European Union held their second strategic partnership dialogue yesterday at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired by Vice President of the…
Ebola Bundibugyo in DRC: 19 patients recover, Ituri remains epicentre
Ebola Bundibugyo in DRC: 19 patients recover, Ituri remains epicentre A healthcare worker in the INRB laboratory Since the official declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on May 15 in eastern…