The Movement for the Greatness of Gabon (MGG) and its leader, Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, have issued a bold call for the immediate and unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, President of the…
Senegal’s political funds debate: tracing the history from Diouf to Sonko
The controversy surrounding political funds has ignited fierce debates across Senegal’s political landscape. On television studios, social media platforms, and public forums, politicians, former ministers, and lawmakers are locked in heated discussions…
Gabon activist condemns verbal abuse targeting leaders
In the face of escalating inflammatory and offensive remarks attributed to certain Gabonese activists abroad, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between free speech and verbal…
Ofnac flags nine key figures in Senegal for asset declaration failures
The Executive branch accounts for the majority of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its affiliated agencies and commissions. The National Anti-Corruption Office (OFNAC) has released its…
Maradi bus tragedy: systemic failures beneath sanction threats in Niger
Twenty-two lives lost, 37 injured, and a scene of twisted metal wreckage. This devastating toll follows the collision on August 7, 2026, involving two major transport company buses, STM and SONITRAV, in…
New eight-lane road in Kinshasa to ease traffic congestion
major infrastructure Kinshasa unveils Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard: a new eight-lane artery for the capital Kinshasa is set to gain a vital new roadway designed to significantly ease traffic flow in one of…
Chad: 11 august independence day celebrations lack popular engagement in N’Djamena
Tchad Tchad : entre cérémonies officielles et routine des marchés, l’impossible ferveur du 11 août À N’Djamena, le 66ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance s’est résumé au traditionnel défilé militaire. Entre impératifs économiques et…
Ousmane Sonko steers national assembly session amidst political tensions
Facing a wave of criticism and challenges regarding the convocation of Parliament’s extraordinary session, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko stepped forward this Monday. He aimed to clarify the legal framework governing the…
Senegal: local elections postponement speculation grows
The political landscape in Senegal is currently undergoing a significant transformation. A pronounced rupture has emerged between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his erstwhile close political ally, Ousmane Sonko. Within Sonko’s faction,…
Senegal’s national assembly convenes for critical legislative reviews
Senegal’s national assembly convenes for critical legislative reviews Deputies within the National Assembly commenced technical commission deliberations this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on several pivotal legislative proposals, notably including the comprehensive…
Ratcliffe blocks rashford exit to six premier league rivals
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has taken a firm stance to block Marcus Rashford’s potential transfer to any of six Premier League rivals this summer. Despite the forward’s clear desire…
Gabon’s energy crisis sees Turkish powerships deliver 150 MW boost
Karpowership, a leading Turkish developer of floating power plants, has become a linchpin in Gabon‘s energy landscape. Speaking from the company’s Libreville office, country director Evans Damada confirms that the two powerships…