The Gabonese defense budget reaches a historic milestone in 2026, with a proposed allocation of 377.68 billion FCFA presented by State Minister Brigitte Onkanowa to the National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee…
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Gabon shifts from EU aid to investment-led partnerships
The partnership between Gabon and the European Union is entering a new phase. Libreville is signaling to its European partners that the era of public development aid, which has shaped their relationship…
Gabon’s digital leap: MIT selects Libreville for global innovation summit
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, will soon host a major international forum in Libreville dedicated to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. This landmark decision…
Niger streamlines presidency and prime minister’s offices to cut state expenses
Government of Niger implements sweeping administrative reforms The Nigerien authorities have announced the dissolution of multiple entities directly under the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. This bold initiative…
Lyonnais sign young defender from PSG until 2030
lyonnais sign young defender from PSG until 2030 The Olympique Lyonnais have completed the permanent transfer of 19-year-old defender Noham Kamara from Paris Saint-Germain, solidifying their defensive ranks for the years ahead….
Morocco argentina joint commission strengthens economic ties
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have reaffirmed their robust economic partnership and shared political perspectives on key regional and global issues during the 8th session of their joint commission,…
Niger strips activist of citizenship amid growing political tensions
Niger’s government revokes citizenship of prominent activist The Nigerien transitional authorities have issued an official decree stripping Dr. Mayra Djibrine, president of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (ADS), of her Nigerien…
Burkina Faso cracks down on cement price speculation amid construction sector woes
In response to a relentless and unjustified surge in cement prices across Burkina Faso, the Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has escalated its enforcement actions to safeguard consumer…
Escalating tensions in Bamako after JNIM video release
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the release of a new video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June…
US ambassador in Rabat honors sahrawi leaders at independence day event
The top U.S. diplomat in Morocco took a moment this month to recognize the contributions of Sahrawi representatives during a key national celebration. Diplomatic engagement highlights sahrawi participation in u.s. independence day…
Ouattara meets world bank and sea-invest in Abidjan to boost ivoire coast trade
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast welcomed two key figures in Abidjan’s presidential palace this week, each representing a distinct yet complementary economic vision. The visitors: Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice-President for…
Cameroon road network: 2 442 km paved, but challenges remain
Economy Cameroon’s road infrastructure: progress and persistent hurdles Ongoing road projects, completed milestones, and structural network developments—alongside the sector’s performance bottlenecks—were the key topics discussed at the government action salon in Yaoundé….