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While global attention remains fixed on conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a far less discussed but rapidly worsening crisis continues to unfold in the Sahel. The United Nations warns that over 24 million people across the region will require emergency assistance in 2026, marking one of the world’s most neglected and underfunded […]
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema held a significant meeting with Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, the newly appointed Director General of Taxes. She was joined by her recently promoted departmental heads and Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt, and Participations, who also oversees efforts to combat the high cost […]
In Kinshasa and beyond, Wednesday’s city shutdown sent a clear yet subtle signal to President Tshisekedi’s administration. While markets reopened and taxis resumed their routes, the muted response revealed more than empty streets. It was a moment of quiet defiance—Kinshasa spoke for the entire Democratic Republic of the Congo without uttering a single slogan. when […]
The United States is tightening its grip on the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by imposing targeted sanctions on two influential figures fueling the violence in North and South Kivu provinces. The U.S. Treasury Department has designated a senior intelligence officer from the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars […]
Gabon is setting ambitious economic goals for its next five-year cycle, aiming to secure 27,000 billion FCFA to execute the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD) for 2026-2030. A significant portion of this funding, 18,000 billion FCFA, is expected to come from the private sector, with the remaining 9,000 billion coming from public sources. This […]
Gabonese leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has openly declined a proposal from Washington to host deportees from the United States on Gabonese soil. The statement, shared during a high-profile interview, underscores Libreville’s divergence from a growing trend of African capitals entertaining similar arrangements under the resumed presidency of Donald Trump. Gabon stands firm against Washington’s […]
PSG set to reshuffle squad ahead of summer transfer window With the summer transfer window approaching, Paris Saint-Germain is actively exploring avenues to strengthen its squad under Luis Enrique. One name frequently surfacing is Maghnes Akliouche, the young attacking midfielder currently plying his trade at AS Monaco. The 24-year-old French international, who recently competed in […]
A month has now passed since Mountaga Tall, a prominent lawyer, former minister, and staunch advocate for democracy in Mali, was taken into custody by State Security forces. He remains held incommunicado, outside any recognized legal framework. His son has suffered the same fate, alongside numerous other pro-democracy activists, military personnel, and religious leaders. These […]
The recent working visit to Burkina Faso by the new president of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, represents a significant diplomatic milestone for the continent. Beyond the standard protocol, this Tuesday meeting highlights a dedicated effort to restore the deep-seated historical and cultural connections that have long linked Burkina Faso and Bénin. Security challenges and regional skepticism […]
Niamey — Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb concluded an official visit to Niger on Wednesday, where he was received by the country’s President, General Abdourahamane Tiani. The meeting centered on strengthening fraternal ties and deepening cooperation between the two neighboring nations, with a focus on advancing shared initiatives and reinforcing solidarity in key sectors. key […]
The Front for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) has issued a formal statement demanding the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from his seat in the Assemblée nationale. The coalition, led by Khalifa Sall, has branded Sonko’s parliamentary presence as both illegal and illegitimate. The FDR’s declaration highlights the coalition’s strong support for the 147 […]
The leadership of Togo’s state-run electricity provider is undergoing a significant shift after Débo-K’mba Barandao was removed from his position as Director-General of the Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET). While no formal statement has been released regarding the reasons behind his removal, the decision comes at a time when the CEET continues to grapple […]