Gabon’s new prison security command building marks key reform milestone
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially inaugurated the new annex building for the Chief Command of the Penitentiary Security on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Libreville. This three-story structure, named the ‘General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Guard,’ features 38 offices and is designed to support the […]
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How Russia uses Africa corps airline to move troops and arms in Sahel
Matteo Maillard Sahel correspondent air transport Russia-Africa Africa Corps Sahel alliance Vladimir Putin Wagner group Russia’s Africa Corps expands military footprint in the Sahel The Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest military initiative in Africa, is increasingly relying on dedicated air transport networks to deploy troops and equipment across the Sahel. Recent flight tracking data reveals a […]
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Bénin unveils 2026-2033 government action plan for new political term
Bénin unveils 2026-2033 government action plan for new political term The finalization of the Government Action Program (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion. The strategic roadmap is set to be unveiled during the political rentrée in September, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s future development trajectory. Strategic pillars shaping the 2026-2033 […]
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Absence of Cameroon’s president sparks uncertainty in cemac
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip. What was initially expected to be a short absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day silence, leaving regional stakeholders and analysts on edge. The prolonged disappearance of the head of state has ignited speculation across the Central […]
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Benin’s passport ranks second in africa for continental mobility
Benin’s passport gains ground in african travel freedom rankings The Bénin passport has surged ahead in continental rankings, securing a top position in intra-African mobility. This achievement reflects a bold diplomatic strategy and cutting-edge technological advancements in travel documentation. How the Bénin passport stands out in africa The Bénin passport now ranks second in Africa […]
Read MoreNiger prime minister oversees kafra south-east 1 drilling launch in Agadez
In a significant diplomatic and economic move, the Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Agadez, Niger, on a mission entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His presence underscores Algeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. The high-level visit culminated in a joint ceremony with Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine […]
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Algeria and Niger launch oil exploration at Kafra South field
Historic milestone in Algeria-Niger energy cooperation The Kafra Sud-Est 1 exploration drilling campaign officially kicked off today, marking a significant leap in the strategic partnership between Algeria and Niger. This initiative underscores a new chapter in North and West African energy collaboration, positioning both nations as key players in regional development. Kafra Basin initiative drives […]
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Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon
Mbankomo — Over three days, policymakers, health officials, economists, and civil society representatives gathered not to discuss hospital construction or drug procurement, but to debate a single question: How can tax policy reduce tobacco use and strengthen public health financing in Cameroon? Supported by the World Health Organization, the July 2026 workshop in Mbankomo brought […]
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Morocco commits to managing ceuta migration surge amid rising tensions
Morocco has pledged to implement all necessary measures to address the growing migration crisis at the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The announcement follows a sharp increase in irregular border crossings, prompting urgent responses from both Rabat and Madrid. Mounting pressure on Spain’s northern african frontier Ceuta, a Spanish territory on […]
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Us ambassador to Gabon keith heffern nomination advances in senate
Politics US ambassador to Gabon: Keith Heffern nomination advances in Senate 116 views Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of veteran diplomat Keith Heffern as the next United States ambassador to Gabon marks a pivotal moment in Washington’s evolving African diplomacy under President Donald Trump. The White House formally submitted his candidacy to the […]
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Morocco stands firm on ceuta despite rising tensions with spain
In the wake of the unprecedented surge of over 72,000 migrants into Ceuta late last month, longstanding territorial disputes between Morocco and Spain have resurfaced with renewed intensity. The crisis, which sent shockwaves through European capitals, has been linked by observers to unresolved claims by Rabat over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Jorge […]
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Ebomaf’s dominance in Gabon’s public contracting raises transparency concerns
Since the political transition that began in August 2023, the Burkina Faso-based construction group Ebomaf has risen to the top of Gabon’s public procurement rankings. Within less than three years, the company founded by entrepreneur Mahamadou Bonkoungou has secured contracts worth over 700 billion CFA francs, an unprecedented achievement for a single foreign operator in […]
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