Shell’s strategic comeback to Gabon’s oil sector after a decade-long absence
Shell’s return to Gabon signals a pivotal moment for the country’s oil industry. A decade after withdrawing from the West African nation, the Anglo-Dutch energy giant is set to re-enter Gabon’s sedimentary basin, a move aligned with Libreville’s efforts to halt the persistent decline in hydrocarbon output. The decision, unveiled amid sweeping reforms following a […]
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Michael olise transfer: the secret pact that blocks a real madrid move
After a standout season with Bayern Munich, Michael Olise is proving his immense talent at the start of the World Cup. This has naturally attracted interest from Europe’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid. However, a secret agreement with the Bavarian club is set to make any transfer impossible. A non-aggression pact between Real and Bayern? […]
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Gabon emerges as democratic bright spot in global decline, says V-Dem report
Libreville, Wednesday 24 June 2026 – As democracy faces one of its deepest crises in modern history, a Central African country is drawing international attention. Gabon, long regarded as a fragile and contested regime, has been identified by the Swedish institute V-Dem as one of the very few positive developments recorded worldwide over the past […]
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Burkina Faso unveils $10.3 billion energy plan to electrify 18 million by 2030
Burkina Faso launches an unprecedented energy push. Under its new National Energy Pact 2026-2030, the country aims to raise over $10.3 billion to connect nearly 18 million additional people to the power grid by the end of the decade. This marks a major strategic shift for Burkina Faso. Confronting the historic challenge of energy access […]
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Four years after leaving France, Sahel states face harsh reality of sovereignty myth
Driving out french troops and cutting ties with the west was supposed to usher in a “second independence” for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Four years after the first coups, populist rhetoric is crashing into a grim reality: dependency has simply changed hands, insecurity is skyrocketing, and economies are gasping for air. The security mirage: […]
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Bradley Barcola transfer: Arsenal and Liverpool emerge as possible destinations
Paris Saint-Germain is set for a busy summer transfer window. After winning their second consecutive Champions League title, the Parisian club may see several players depart. Bradley Barcola is one of those who could leave, with two potential destinations emerging for a summer move. Arsenal and Liverpool monitoring Bradley Barcola situation Arsenal have Barcola on […]
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From Cameroon to switzerland: paul biya in medical care and franck biya on the campaign trail?
President Paul Biya of Cameroon has reportedly traveled to Switzerland for medical care, while his son Franck Biya is said to be actively campaigning. The dual developments have sparked speculation about the country’s political future as the elder Biya steps away from the spotlight. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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Bénin’s 2027–2029 budget: laying a course for controlled growth
During a plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, members of parliament examined the key orientations that will shape the preparation of the general state budget for the 2027 fiscal year. This debate holds special significance as it marks the first such discussion of the new political cycle under the leadership of President […]
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Niger oil minister accused of conflict of interest in soraz audit scandal
Eighteen months after the July 26, 2023, takeover in Niamey, the promises of ‘Refoundation’ and radical break have collided with the reality of oil management. At the heart of power, the newly appointed Minister of Petroleum, Hamadou Tini, stands accused of wearing multiple hats, flouting the most basic ethical rules. A former executive at the […]
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Ebola in DRC: outbreak spreads beyond borders as global response lags
Five weeks after the declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the virus remains far from contained. Response efforts have undoubtedly intensified, but they still struggle to outpace a pathogen that continues to advance, cross borders and claim lives. Scaling up is not enough Tangible progress has been made. […]
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Burkina Faso opposition figure Guy Hervé Kam remains detained without trial after hospitalisation
The situation surrounding Guy Hervé Kam continues to generate considerable concern in Burkina Faso. The lawyer, co-founder of the Balai Citoyen citizen movement and president of the Sens political party, was hospitalised in early June after experiencing health issues, while he has been held in detention since January 2024 without having yet been brought to […]
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Sahel security vacuum fuels global jihadism from Mali to Lake Chad
The sahelo-saharan belt has officially become the global epicentre of jihadism. From western Mali to the edges of the Lake Chad basin, millions of Sahelian civilians now live under the grip of groups linked to Al-Qaida or the Islamic State. Farming is banned, ultra-violent social rules are enforced, and the constant fear of the next […]
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