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After years of anticipation from industry stakeholders, Gabon is poised to inaugurate its first national datacenter on June 30, 2026. This pivotal infrastructure will be strategically located within the country, designed to locally host critical data for government administrations, various businesses, and eventually, a portion of regional digital services. The ambitious undertaking is spearheaded by […]
Gabon’s economic transformation: SONOCO enters agribusiness to boost food sovereignty Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is potentially opening a pivotal new chapter in its economic transformation. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently met with a delegation from the Guinean group SONOCO, led by its General Director Abdoul Karim Diallo. This high-level meeting solidifies […]
Africa high-speed rail Ivory Coast Abidjan Yamoussoukro Ivory Coast plans high-speed rail to boost travel between Abidjan and Yamoussoukro A proposed high-speed rail line could slash travel time between Ivory Coast’s economic and political hubs to just 45 minutes. Ivory Coast is considering a bold infrastructure project that could position it as Africa’s second country […]
In DRC, constitutional reform takes center stage at student scientific forums as government fiercely defends changes Politics Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 08:09 The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation is hosting three-day “scientific” colloquia in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi from June 10-12. According to the minister, these forums aim to strengthen university […]
The incarceration of former Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze in Gabon has become a significant topic of discussion. While the specifics of his detention conditions remain a subject of inquiry, the situation continues to attract considerable public and political attention within the nation. The image shows the former Gabonese Prime Minister, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, in Oyem […]
Human rights watch denounces m23’s mass forced conscription and inhumane imprisonment in eastern drc On june 10, the international watchdog human rights watch (hrw) released a report detailing how the m23 rebel group has forcibly enlisted thousands of individuals across eastern democratic republic of Congo. The organisation also highlights extreme detention conditions that have led […]
Burkina Faso has successfully concluded its inaugural bond issuance specifically targeting its diaspora, marking a notable financial triumph. This initiative, dubbed the Diaspora Bond, amassed an impressive 151.5 billion CFA francs, significantly surpassing the initial funding targets set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian nation grappling with escalating financing demands and limited access to […]
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As Gabon strives to forge a modern Fifth Republic, its media sector grapples with one of the most severe crises in its history. The decline of print journalism, the precarious state of online media, dwindling advertising revenue, limited access to public information, and the gradual disappearance of numerous publications raise a crucial question: beyond the […]
«Yaoundé has transformed in ways I never imagined when I was a child,» reflects a lifelong resident who has watched the city grow from a modest settlement into a bustling political capital. «The city I knew twenty years ago was confined to the Atemengué plateau, with only small extensions toward neighborhoods like Mokolo and Nlong-Kak. […]
Chad’s trade landscape: China leads imports, UAE dominates exports Two global economic powers play strikingly different, yet dominant, roles in Chad’s international trade. China: Chad’s Indispensable Supplier China stands as Chad’s undisputed leading supplier, delivering goods valued at 306.5 billion FCFA in 2025, which accounts for an impressive 30.7% of the nation’s total imports. No […]
With just hours to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff, we head to Senegal, where the tournament is also experienced through sports betting. Over the past five years, the sector has gone digital. No need to go to a shop anymore—just a few clicks on a phone and you’re in. As a result, […]