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Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at Libreville airport exit © DR Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo arrived in Libreville Friday for a working and friendship visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between both nations. Upon landing, the Congolese leader was greeted by crowds of locals who lined the streets […]
African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville strengthens Gabon-DRC ties By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The three-day state and friendship visit by Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to Libreville has set the stage for a renewed Gabon-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) partnership, blending protocol with deeper diplomatic significance. Upon […]
After weeks of intense negotiations, Toulouse FC and Sunderland have reached a complete agreement for the transfer of Dayann Methalie to the Premier League. The 20-year-old left-back is expected to undergo his medical examination with the English club in the coming hours. The Ligue 1 side will lose another promising talent as Toulouse and the […]
Government adjusts fuel prices amid global oil surge Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices. The cost of supercarburant will rise to 990 F CFA per litre, while diesel will climb to 755 F CFA per litre—a jump of 70 and 75 F CFA respectively. The Ministry of […]
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Cameroon presidential election 2025 Months of legal limbo for post-election detainees The marathon judicial proceedings involving individuals detained following Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election continue to inch forward, with no resolution in sight. Months after their initial arrests, suspects remain in legal purgatory as court dates stretch into the foreseeable […]
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed the African Development Bank (BAD) President, Sidi Ould Tah, in Libreville to discuss deepening collaboration between the two entities. The meeting, held on Friday, focused on strengthening the partnership between Gabon and the pan-African financial institution. Accompanied by Nouredine Kane Dia, the BAD’s resident representative in […]
Dakar’s surprising cost of living: more expensive than Paris A widely circulated video has brought to light the astonishingly high prices in Dakar, where common goods like chicken, sold at 2,610 F CFA per kilogram, are more expensive than in Paris. This phenomenon significantly exacerbates the challenge of purchasing power for Senegalese citizens. Despite being […]
Gabon’s path toward a renewed political era Under the equatorial skies of Gabon, a future that contrasts sharply with past challenges is taking shape. The evidence is clear: bold actions, tangible achievements, and a political will that matches the aspirations of a people demanding progress with each passing day. On 30 August 2023, optimism peaked […]
Newcastle United is racing against time to finalize the £30 million transfer of Bosnian defender Amar Dedic from Benfica before the Premier League curtain-raiser against Liverpool this weekend. The Magpies have agreed in principle on a five-year deal for the 23-year-old, with personal terms already accepted by both sides. The club is now prioritizing a […]
Politics ransom payment to al-qaeda-linked group fuels Sahel insurgency UN report reveals $50 million paid in late 2025 for a hostage in Mali helped fund al-Qaeda affiliate’s expansion across West Africa A $50 million ransom payment made in late 2025 to secure the release of a foreign hostage held by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has […]
The Algeria-Niger energy partnership has reached a new milestone, strengthening regional integration through strategic fuel and crude oil exchanges. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for economic cooperation between the two Sahel nations. Under the agreement between Algeria’s Sonatrach and Niger’s Sonidep, the first official shipments of Jet A1 aviation fuel have been dispatched […]
Their alliance was forged to keep the President within the Higher Council of the Judiciary, despite promises to the contrary. Together, they chose to overlook the clear provisions for leadership appointments outlined in their own manifesto. They vowed to repeal the amnesty law yet left it unchanged once in power. Political funds were distributed without […]