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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 […]
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 […]
From the sun-drenched golf courses of Mougins to the historic halls of the Élysée Palace, the professional and personal bonds between Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara and French leaders have shaped decades of bilateral relations. These connections, forged in both formal diplomacy and private settings, reveal a pattern of mutual influence that has left a […]
The Polisario Front faces Morocco’s overwhelming military superiority Despite clinging to dialogue as its primary strategy, the Polisario Front has suffered a devastating blow with the loss of a key military leader in a Moroccan precision strike. This contradiction underscores the movement’s military inferiority and deepening diplomatic isolation on the global stage. The death of […]
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 […]
DRC debates popular sovereignty amid referendum law changes Two decades after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers have adopted new legislation outlining the conditions for organizing referendums, particularly in cases of constitutional reform. This development has sparked intense debate about the balance between political intentions and the principle of popular sovereignty. Political observers have raised concerns […]