Libreville tests mobile tax payments at Mont-Bouët market
Libreville’s city council has launched a groundbreaking initiative to digitize commercial tax collection at the Mont-Bouët market, a vital hub of Gabon’s informal economy. The new mobile payment system, touted as the first of its kind at the municipal level, leverages electronic money operators operating in Gabon. The dual purpose is clear: bolster local tax […]
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Gabon’s evolving governance: state and faith in dialogue
Politics Gabon’s evolving governance: state and faith in dialogue Report by Editorial Team June 13, 2026 194 No comments Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — In times of political transformation, nations often seek balance within their institutions. Yet, they also find it in the collective conscience of their people. In Gabon, the meeting between President […]
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Gabon adopts high-tech excise stamps to curb fraud and boost revenue
Gabon to deploy cutting-edge excise stamps in fight against fraud Gabon is on the verge of transforming its tax compliance framework by integrating state-of-the-art excise stamps. This groundbreaking initiative was the focal point of a high-level meeting on June 10, 2026, between Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and a senior delegation from the Canadian […]
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PSG eyes 70 million euro move for rising Ligue 1 talent Ayyoub Bouaddi
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is actively scouting Ligue 1 for potential reinforcements this summer, with Lille OSC’s young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi firmly on their radar. At just 18 years old, Bouaddi has already drawn attention from top European clubs, including the capital-based side, which is prepared to make a substantial financial commitment to secure his […]
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Cameroun accelerates road paving with 488 km per year by 2025
The Cameroonian government is maintaining a relentless pace of road construction, averaging 488 kilometers of newly asphalted roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025. This ambitious infrastructure drive, spearheaded by authorities in Yaoundé, aims to address the nation’s long-standing road deficit—a challenge exacerbated by the country’s vast size and critical logistical demands […]
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Escalating tensions from Mali to Nigeria in the Sahel crisis
The Sahel region is witnessing a troubling transformation, with instability spreading from Mali across borders into Nigeria. This evolving crisis is reshaping security dynamics and exposing deep-rooted fractures within West African nations. From local insurgencies to regional threats What began as sporadic clashes in Mali has morphed into a sprawling security challenge. Armed factions now […]
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Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,800 property transfers in six months
The Gabonese government’s sweeping land reform initiative has reached a critical milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Registry processing over 20,857 property transfer decisions in just half a year. A recent batch of 4,046 additional files submitted to the Land and Mortgage Registry pushes the total count to this unprecedented figure. […]
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Gabon’s food sovereignty: why import when local investment thrives?
The arrival of Guinean agribusiness giant SONOCO, poised to produce 15 million chickens annually in Gabon, has reignited debates about economic sovereignty and the treatment of domestic entrepreneurs. While officials hail this as a breakthrough for food security, critics like former lawmaker Jean-Valentin Leyama question why SOGADA—a Gabonese poultry pioneer operating for over a decade—remains […]
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Gabon’s digital leap: MIT selects Libreville for major tech innovation forum
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, will host an international summit on digital innovation and entrepreneurship in Libreville in the coming months. This landmark decision underscores the strategic vision championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and implemented by Minister of Digital Economy Mark-Alexandre Doumba. Gabon is […]
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Morocco argentina bilateral ties strengthen at joint commission meeting
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have reaffirmed the robustness of their economic partnership and shared political perspectives on key regional and global issues during the eighth session of their joint commission, held Thursday in Buenos Aires. Key discussions were led by Fouad Yazourh, Morocco’s Ambassador and Director General of Political Affairs, alongside […]
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Niger strips activist of citizenship amid political tensions
The Nigerien transitional authorities have taken a bold and controversial step by revoking the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, a prominent political figure and president of the Sahel Democrats Alliance (SDA), an organization headquartered in Brussels. This unprecedented decision has ignited fierce debates across Niamey, where citizens and civil society groups are sharply divided over […]
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Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with strict new measures
The Burkina Faso Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has launched a decisive crackdown on the unrelenting and unjustified rise in cement prices sweeping the domestic market. This bold initiative aims to safeguard consumer interests and restore stability to the construction sector. The construction industry in Burkina Faso is currently navigating turbulent […]
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