Gabonese ambassador unveils Tunisia engagement priorities
The newly appointed Gabonese Ambassador to Tunisia, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, has outlined his diplomatic roadmap following his arrival in Tunis last November. With over three decades of diplomatic experience, he is committed to deepening Gabon-Tunisia relations, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation while safeguarding the interests of Gabonese nationals residing in the country. Since taking office, […]
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Diplomatic tensions rise after Niamey airport assault amid nigero-beninese border talks
The violent incident at Niamey International Airport on June 18, 2026, has sent shockwaves through West Africa just as negotiations between Niger and Benin reached a critical juncture. While officials in both countries had expressed cautious optimism regarding the reopening of shared borders, this sudden escalation has cast a long shadow over diplomatic progress. Investigations […]
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Gabon unveils ambitious energy blueprint at Cape Town forum
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 […]
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Niger airport attack claimed by JNIM as authorities point finger at France
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 […]
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Rabat hosts 65th anniversary of Morocco-vietnam diplomatic ties
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. […]
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Ekoué Djro Glokpor takes helm at Togo’s BCEAO amid financial shifts
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 […]
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Gabon braces for global transparency scrutiny in UN-led assessment
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, […]
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Gabon leads CAMES 2026 with bold higher education agenda
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 […]
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Bénin shifts diplomatic stance with Sahel states under new leadership
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 […]
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Burundi affirms backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity including Sahara region
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 […]
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Unrest shakes Gabon’s freemasonry as succession battle intensifies
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 […]
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Morocco reaffirms its commitment to africa’s integration and development at un economic commission meeting
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 […]
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