Escalating tensions in Bamako following JNIM video release
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the release of a video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026. The footage, disseminated by the Sahelian branch of Al-Qaeda, depicts intensified military and logistical preparations, accompanied by explicit threats of imminent operations […]
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Us ambassador in Morocco meets sahrawi leaders in Rabat
Sahara U.S. Ambassador in Morocco Honors Sahrawi Elected Officials in Rabat Ceremony “We are grateful to our partners from Laâyoune and Dakhla for attending the event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence,” stated Richard Duke Buchan III during the gathering. Add to selections From left to right: Richard Duke Buchan III, Sidi Hamdi Oild […]
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Ouattara meets World Bank and Sea-Invest executives to boost Côte d’Ivoire’s economy
The Ivorian Head of State Alassane Ouattara welcomed two key figures within hours of each other at the presidential palace in Abidjan. Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, and Philippe Van De Vyvère, CEO of the Belgian maritime group Sea-Invest, were received in separate meetings. These discussions underscore the […]
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Cameroon road network progress and challenges in 2026
Economy Cameroon’s road infrastructure: 2,442 km paved but hurdles remain Progress reports, ongoing projects, and structural network updates presented at Yaoundé’s government action forum Liliane Ndangue |9 hours ago|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Ongoing road projects, completed milestones, and structural network updates were highlighted during a public briefing […]
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Gabon’s attorney general suspended amid financial scandal probe
The Gabonese Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane, has issued a three-month suspension against Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Attorney General of the Libreville Court of Appeal. The decision, marked by order n° 000007/MJGSCDH and dated June 9, 2026, removes the top magistrate from his duties pending investigations into allegations of […]
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Toko: strike threat looms over Lomé autonomous port amid stalled negotiations
The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing imminent disruption as the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) braces for potential paralysis. Workers represented by the PAL employees’ union have issued a formal strike notice spanning three consecutive days, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026. The action aims to escalate pressure over unresolved social demands that […]
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Jnim blockade disrupts west african trade routes
Terrorist Blockade in Mali Paralyzes Regional Trade Recent coordinated assaults by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) have crippled Mali’s critical transportation arteries, severing vital economic links between landlocked Sahelian nations and West African coastal states. Escalating Violence Shuts Down Key Economic Arteries On April 25, […]
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Festival de Fès : la diplomatie culturelle marocaine se met en scène
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h32 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist
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Gabon launches massive kobé deep-water port project to boost industrial growth
The Gabonese Republic is laying the groundwork for a post-oil industrial future with the inauguration of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port. Spearheaded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, this ambitious initiative marks a turning point in the nation’s economic trajectory, aiming to reshape its growth model by 2030. Transforming Gabon into a regional logistics hub The […]
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Ashoka Buildcon eyes Yaoundé bypass with $2.4bn integrated project
The iconic Yaoundé bypass project in Cameroon has caught the attention of a new player, Ashoka Buildcon Limited, an Indian infrastructure giant. The group has submitted a comprehensive bid valued at over 1.26 trillion FCFA (excluding taxes) to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, which oversees the initiative. The proposal features an integrated model […]
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Gabon tightens iboga trade to protect biodiversity and local communities
Gabon has taken a decisive step to regulate the exploitation and trade of iboga, a central African shrub with psychotropic and therapeutic properties. Authorities in Libreville are now enforcing strict authorization requirements for any activity involving this emblematic plant, which has long been harvested without oversight despite its growing global economic significance. Iboga under state […]
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Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara’s enduring ties with French leadership
From the sun-drenched slopes of Mougins to the hallowed halls of the Élysée Palace, the relationship between Alassane Ouattara and French leadership has remained a defining feature of Ivorian politics for decades. This enduring connection has shaped critical decisions, economic ties, and diplomatic strategies between Abidjan and Paris. Decades of deep-rooted connections President Ouattara’s ties […]
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