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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 protest against unresolved social grievances that threaten to paralyze the regional trade ecosystem. An escalating labor dispute with far-reaching repercussions The industrial action […]
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 crippled Mali’s commercial lifelines, particularly in the western regions. Cities including Kati, Mopti, Sévaré, Gao, and Bamako bore the brunt of these strikes, […]
Gabon is laying the groundwork for a transformative shift toward post-petroleum industrial self-reliance. With President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the helm, construction has officially begun on the deep-water port of Kobé-Kobé. This colossal integrated project, anchored to one of the planet’s largest untapped iron ore reserves and complemented by cutting-edge rail and energy […]
Congo Senate begins second reading of referendum bill Members of the Senate Bureau Politics Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 10:19 AM The President of the Senate, Sama Lukonde, announced on Wednesday, June 10, during a plenary session, that the National Assembly had transmitted the bill outlining the conditions for organizing a referendum in the Democratic […]
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 over the livelihoods of hundreds of traders. Recent accounts from vendors reveal a well-oiled racket that now stands as the central challenge confronting […]
An ambitious urban road project encircling Yaoundé, Cameroon’s bustling capital, has attracted a new international bidder. Ashoka Buildcon Limited, a major Indian infrastructure developer, has submitted a comprehensive proposal for the 1.26 trillion CFA francs bypass project, encompassing design, construction, and financial structuring. The proposal was formally presented on June 9 to the Ministry of […]
Politics Programme of funeral rites for former Supreme Court chief announced The family of Cameroon’s late Supreme Court president has released the full schedule for his final send-off. Editorial Staff |3 hours ago|3 minute read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Final respects: the timeline of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle’s funeral rites The […]
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 requires prior administrative authorization for any activity involving the harvesting, processing, transfer, or export of this emblematic plant. This move aims to curb […]
Yas Togo is strengthening its distribution network through strategic investments aimed at supporting partner wholesalers. On June 10, 2026, in Lomé, the telecommunications operator officially handed over a fleet of six vehicles to key beneficiaries of its co-financing program. Four 15-seater buses and two pickup trucks were distributed to enhance the logistical and commercial capabilities […]
A civil court in Dakar has once again postponed proceedings in a high-profile property dispute between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The case, which centers on ownership of a 264 m² villa in the Keur Gorgui district, will now resume on July 22, 2026, according to the third civil […]
Strategic logistical routes fuel rebel operations in Northern Mali The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel movement, has reportedly established a critical supply corridor linking Southern Libya to Northern Mali via Niger to support its recent military campaign. This network has become instrumental in facilitating the rebel offensive launched on April 25 […]
The Dakar Appeal Court has postponed the legal showdown between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko until 22 July 2026. This adjournment was granted at the request of Sonko‘s legal team, allowing them additional time to prepare responses to the latest submissions filed in the case. The dispute centers on a fraudulent property transfer involving […]