The Gabonese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong statement in response to the escalating security crisis in the Middle East. In an official communiqué released on 14 July 2026, authorities…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Wagner Mercenaries’ Centrafrique Business: Terror, Violence, and Billions
Centrafique’s Wagner Mercenaries: A Web of Terror and Billions The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has been accused of perpetrating human rights abuses and terrorizing civilians in Centrafique. The company’s…
Former senegalese president macky sall to meet successor bassirou faye on july 17
Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, who has resided in Morocco since concluding his term two and a half years ago, is scheduled to meet with his successor, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on…
Ahmed Cissé secures majority stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s BICICI bank
Côte d’Ivoire’s financial landscape continues to evolve as the ownership structure of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) undergoes significant changes. Three years after BNP Paribas…
Côte d’ivoire’s fimec 2026 to bridge skills gap with economic demands
Côte d’Ivoire’s FIMEC 2026 to align skills with economic needs Abidjan — The second edition of the International Forum on Trades and Competencies (FIMEC) kicks off in Abidjan on July 15-16, 2026,…
Tchad et Russie renforcent leur coopération pour assurer sécurité régionale
Le Tchad et la Russie ont renforcé leur coopération militaire et diplomatique pour assurer la sécurité régionale, avec un accord sur l’exemption de visa pour les diplomates et une participation au sommet…
Gabon: how the aviation agency navigates scrutiny and reforms
economy Gabon: how the aviation agency navigates scrutiny and reforms by editor-in-chief tuesday, july 14, 2026 178 no comment Libreville — Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — In every nation, public institutions face…
France-Morocco: a new era for an exceptional partnership
Following the French national celebration, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu commenced a significant two-day official visit to Morocco, marking a pivotal moment in the re-establishment of bilateral ties. This important trip comes after…
Russia’s Accusations in Africa: A New Cold War Front?
In a surprise move, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian citizens of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The accusation was made during a…
The hopeless dilemma facing Togo’s youth: flee for opportunity or perish at home
For an overwhelming majority of young people in Togo, the starkest of choices looms daily: abandon their homeland in pursuit of a dignified existence or remain trapped in a society that offers…
Cotonou’s strategic move: Kemi Seba’s hearing in South Africa pushed to 2026
The Franco-Béninois activist Kemi Seba, recently apprehended in South Africa, faces a prolonged wait as the South African judiciary has adjourned his hearing until August 11, 2026. This procedural delay stems from…
African digital sovereignty summit kicks off in hammamet
African leaders chart course for digital sovereignty in Hammamet Hammamet, Tunisia — The inaugural African Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Summit has launched in Hammamet, bringing together policymakers, tech innovators and academics from…