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Libreville’s coastal revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon

Urban Development Libreville’s coastal revival: a new urban and economic vision for Gabon Editorial Team June 11, 2026 148 views No comments Libreville, June 11, 2026 — President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s recent inspection of coastal development projects signals a bold new chapter for Gabon’s capital. By prioritizing the city’s shoreline, the administration is reshaping […]

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Gabon asserts sovereignty over iboga, requiring authorization for exploitation

Environnement Gabon asserts sovereignty over iboga, requiring authorization for exploitation Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is tightening its grip on access to its sacred Iboga plant, opening a new chapter in the global contention over cultural resources. For generations, Iboga has been revered as a spiritual treasure, primarily within the Bwiti initiatory communities. […]

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Gabon’s kobe-kobe megaproject: a turning point for central african industry

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 port of Kobe-Kobe on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level strategic meeting in Nyonie with ambassadors and representatives […]

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DRC peace talks: African mediation sets semiannual priorities

DRC peace talks: African mediation sets semiannual priorities Lomé hosted a pivotal two-day summit this week as African mediators charted a course for the next six months in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s embattled eastern provinces. The gathering, led by Togolese Prime Minister and African Union mediator Faure Gnassingbé, brought together regional and international stakeholders […]

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Yaoundé residents sleep soundly as surveillance cameras watch over homes, farms, and schools

In Cameroon, particularly in its political capital Yaoundé, surveillance cameras have become a crucial tool for deterring crime, protecting property and people, and easing traffic flow. Ever since these devices were installed in strategic areas of the city, residents report a significant drop in insecurity. A local from the Madagascar neighbourhood explained: “In our area, […]

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Financial aid still reaches Mali amid ongoing challenges

The 16th general assembly of the Support Association for the village of Forgho in northern Mali has just concluded, highlighting both challenges and resilience. Fédérale 2, Aveyron, Villefranche-de-Rouergue The gathering in Mali’s northern regions painted a stark picture. Marie-Jo Mennelet, president of the Support Association for Forgho, opened the session with a heavy heart, sharing […]

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Bishop of butembo-beni condemns political excesses in dr Congo

Geste posé par la caravane panafricaine pour Paix et l’Unité en RDC au bord de l’océan Atlantique – Photo d’illustration   Eglise République démocratique du Congo église catholique évêques politique violence politique paix réconciliation nationale Bishop of butembo-beni condemns political excesses in dr Congo In a message issued on the feast of the martyrs Charles […]