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The Gabonese government has rolled out its 2026-2035 energy roadmap in Cape Town, positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s energy transition. Led by Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy Philippe Tonangoye, the delegation outlined national priorities to an audience of over 45 countries, international financial institutions, specialized funds, and leading industry […]

The unfolding details of the terrorist assault on a military installation within Niamey‘s Diori Hamani International Airport have brought new clarity to the events of June 18, 2026. Following an intense two-hour firefight, Nigerien security forces successfully repelled the assault, which left a trail of destruction in its wake. The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin […]

Rabat recently played host to a special event marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Vietnam. Organized by the Vietnamese embassy in the Kingdom in collaboration with the High Commission for Former Resistance Fighters and Army Members, the celebration unfolded on a Friday, featuring a series of commemorative activities. […]

Togo’s financial landscape shifts under new BCEAO leadership Ekoué Djro Glokpor has officially assumed leadership of the Togo National Directorate of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), following his installation during the second ordinary session of the National Credit Council in Lomé on June 18, 2026. The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment […]

Economy Gabon braces for global transparency scrutiny in UN-led assessment By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — At the end of June, Libreville will host more than just a technical UN delegation. Gabon is preparing to undergo one of the world’s most rigorous evaluations of public governance, financial transparency, […]

Outgoing CAMES president Dr. Diaka Sidibé hands over the torch to incoming president Pr. Charles Edgard Mombo on June 19 in Libreville © Gabonactu.com Libreville hosted the 43rd ordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES) from June 15 to 19, 2026, culminating in a landmark […]

Since assuming office on May 24, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni has embarked on a regional tour that included stops in Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sénégal. This diplomatic initiative marks a deliberate shift in Bénin’s foreign policy, particularly in its approach to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The transition follows […]

The Republic of Burundi has once again reaffirmed its unwavering support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Morocco over its entire territory, encompassing the Sahara region. This stance was clearly articulated in a joint communiqué issued following talks between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, and his Moroccan […]

Politics unrest shakes Gabon’s freemasonry as succession battle intensifies By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 190 No comments The once-revered Grand Lodge of Gabon (GLG)—long known for its discretion and political influence—now faces its most turbulent period in decades. As the country’s most powerful masonic institution prepares for a pivotal general assembly, internal fractures have erupted […]

The future of Morocco’s partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa took center stage during a high-level meeting in Addis-Abeba. The discussion brought together Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa, and Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the CEA. Strengthening south-south cooperation for shared growth […]

Nasser Bourita met with Burundi’s Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana in Rabat © Maroc Diplomatie Burundi reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Republic of Burundi reiterated its unconditional and steadfast backing for Morocco’s full territorial integrity, including the Sahara region. The declaration came during a working visit to Rabat […]

The government of Bénin has extended its unwavering solidarity to the people of Niger following the violent incidents that unfolded on Thursday, June 18, 2026 near the Diori-Hamani International Airport in Niamey. The authorities in Cotonou released an official statement expressing deep concern and strong condemnation of the attack, which targeted a critical civilian infrastructure. […]