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Economy Gabon’s bold plan to harness mining wealth for local growth 97 No comment Libreville, July 17, 2026 — For decades, African resource-rich nations have grappled with a persistent paradox: vast mineral wealth extracted from national soil, while most of the added value, skilled employment, and industrial opportunities flowed abroad. Gabon is now determined to […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has intensified a sweeping leadership overhaul by dismissing several additional high-profile directors-general this week, following an initial round of removals tied to political allegiances. high-profile removals mark second wave of restructuring The most prominent dismissal came at the Port autonome de Dakar, where Waly Diouf Bodiang, a long-standing figure within the […]
The escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo shows no signs of abating, with armed clashes and prolonged displacement of civilians heightening concerns over regional instability in the African Great Lakes. The persistent insecurity poses a significant obstacle to international efforts aimed at fostering peace and stability in the area. Local reports indicate […]
The French Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is set to discuss the future of its attacking midfielder, Bradley Barcola, in the coming days. The player’s agent has confirmed that talks with the club will take place after the World Cup, which approaches its conclusion. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcola’s agent, the player wants to […]
Enhanced defence ties between Morocco and France during Rabat meeting Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government responsible for National Defence Administration, hosted French Minister of the Armed Forces and […]
L’Olympique de Marseille termine ce samedi 18 juillet une tournée de préparation de 72 heures à Abidjan. Le club phocéen s’est installé en Côte d’Ivoire depuis le 15 juillet, selon FratMat, avec une délégation de 80 personnes dont 24 joueurs encadrés par l’entraîneur Bruno Genesio. Point d’orgue du séjour, l’OM affronte ce vendredi 17 juillet […]
Freetown is hosting the 96th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) Council of Ministers on July 17, 2026. Ivory Coast’s delegation, led by State Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nialé Kaba, is present alongside Adama Dosso, Deputy Minister for African Integration and Ivorians Abroad. The high-level diplomatic engagement […]
Sébastien Lecornu’s first official overseas trip since assuming office was no ordinary visit. On July 15 and 16, 2026, the French Prime Minister traveled to Rabat, sending a clear diplomatic signal after years of strained relations between Paris and Morocco. Leading a high-level delegation, Lecornu co-chaired the 15th Franco-Moroccan High-Level Meeting with Morocco’s Prime Minister […]
PSG et Atlético de Madrid sont en train de négocier un transfert pour Lee Kang-In, selon les rumeurs espagnoles. Le joueur sud-coréen est considéré comme le successeur d’Antoine Griezmann et serait prêt à rejoindre l’atlas sur les 40 millions d’euros, y compris bonus. La situation semble être tendue, car Enrique Cerezo, le président de l’Atlético […]
France tightens student visa rules for Cameroonians amid rising fraud concerns The French embassy in Cameroon explains the stricter financial requirements for student visa applicants seeking enrollment in private institutions in France. Journalist Name |July 17, 2026|2 min read AAA Stricter financial proof demanded for Cameroonian students The French embassy in Yaoundé has defended its […]
The 2026 Supplementary Finance Law (LFR) approved by the Senate goes beyond balancing state revenues—it reshapes fiscal policy into a strategic lever for promoting Made in Gabon. Through targeted VAT reductions, exemptions, and incentives, the government aims to bolster the competitiveness of domestic industries, accelerate industrial processing, and lessen the country’s reliance on foreign goods. […]
The narrative of a burgeoning « eldorado » under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, as propagated by state-aligned media, appears increasingly disconnected from the lived experiences of many Burkinabè. While official discourse emphasizes a historic transformation and a progressive popular revolution, the day-to-day reality is dominated by persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and unmet expectations for tangible […]