Le Monde Afrique

Morocco, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) delegation in Morocco and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France, has officially launched a 3.7 billion Moroccan dirham (equivalent to 402.2 million US dollars) program to support the National Water Policy (PNE). This initiative, announced by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, aims to bolster the […]

During a high-level meeting, the President of Gabon welcomed the Mayor of Libreville, Eugène Mba, to discuss the progress of local governance initiatives and the coordination between state and municipal administrations to better serve citizens.   Key urban development projects highlighted The Mayor presented a comprehensive report on the implementation of his mandate’s strategic roadmap, […]

Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) shone a spotlight on its brightest students during a prestigious awards ceremony marking the close of the 2025-2026 academic year. Held under the patronage of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Salaou Barmou, the event celebrated the outstanding academic achievements of […]

Economy Taxing mobile phones: when the State undermines its own digital ambitions Success in digital transformation begins with connecting citizens and lowering access costs to technology. Yet in Cameroon, the government has chosen a different path: imposing a hefty tax on mobile phones. A decision that risks widening the digital divide rather than bridging it. […]

During a high-level meeting at the Palais Rénovation yesterday, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Libreville’s mayor, Eugène Mba, for their second official discussion. This gathering follows the structured framework established after their initial encounter on April 28, focusing on enhancing local governance, assessing municipal performance, and fostering seamless collaboration between national and local authorities. […]

The Palace of the President in Libreville hosted a pivotal meeting this week between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Mayor Eugène Mba. The session focused on reinforcing local governance and setting new benchmarks for effective municipal leadership. The discussions centered on accelerating Libreville’s urban development agenda, with a sharp emphasis on transforming the city […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lomé played host to a landmark gathering as Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting, where shareholders validated a historic financial rebound and endorsed a robust governance overhaul. The event marked the return of dividends since 2022, alongside key administrative changes designed to cement the bank’s leadership across the continent. A new […]

Senegal’s new government: five crucial takeaways President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the new cabinet composition late Monday evening. Ten days after dismissing former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the reshuffled team now faces the challenge of steering Senegal through a severe debt crisis while steadfastly resisting any debt restructuring proposals. Led by the newly appointed Prime […]

The Togolese media landscape mourns the loss of a towering figure. Eugène Kossi Atigan-Ameti, widely recognized as Eugène Atigan, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following a sudden illness. His departure leaves behind a void in the nation’s cultural and audiovisual heritage. For decades, Atigan shaped entertainment and cultural promotion on national television. As […]

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