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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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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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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Polisario struggles against Morocco’s military edge
Western Sahara conflict: Morocco’s military edge challenges Polisario’s resilience The death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a prominent figure in the Sahrawi army and son of a former Polisario leader, has starkly exposed the harsh realities on the ground. Killed in a precision strike during a withdrawal operation, his death adds to the growing toll of […]
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Mali rebels use libyan corridor to launch offensive on Kidal
Rebel Tactics: A Cross-Border Logistics Network The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel faction operating in Mali, has established a critical logistical corridor linking southern Libya to northern Mali via Niger. This network enabled the FLA to launch a significant military campaign on April 25 aimed at recapturing Kidal. Southern Libya: A […]
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Niger strives for global recognition with Nafissatou Ide Sadou’s CEDAW bid
Niamey, June 9, 2026 — Niger is making strategic moves to amplify its voice on the global stage. In a decisive step toward this goal, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of the National Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), met with a delegation advocating for the candidacy of Nafissatou Idé Sadou to the United Nations Committee […]
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N’Djamena hosts pivotal international pharmaceutical forum for African health solutions
N’Djamena is this week the epicenter of African pharmaceutical innovation as the 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum convenes to tackle critical healthcare challenges across the continent. The gathering brings together health experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from multiple African nations to address pressing issues surrounding medication accessibility and local pharmaceutical production. Strengthening healthcare access through local […]
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Benin adopts asset-light model to optimize public governance
Transforming Public Governance Through Strategic Asset Management In a departure from conventional continental practices—where presidential aircraft symbolize sovereignty and prestige—the Republic of Bénin has embraced a groundbreaking approach to state governance. By adopting an asset-light strategy, the government deliberately opts for the temporary leasing of private jets over the purchase and long-term maintenance of state-owned […]
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Togo parliament passes four nuclear safety laws
The National Assembly of Togo has passed four bills this week to strengthen nuclear safety and radiological risk management. This move, approved during the third plenary session of the first ordinary session of the year, marks a key step in aligning Togolese legislation with international standards. The session, chaired by Assembly President Professor Komi Selom […]
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