Gabon’s new diplomacy: sovereignty and regional influence under Oligui Nguema
African Politics Gabon’s new diplomacy: sovereignty and regional influence under Oligui Nguema 165 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 – In a continent reshaping its geopolitical landscape, Gabon is redefining its diplomatic ambitions. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened Friday’s landmark meeting with all African ambassadors accredited to Libreville, marking his first collective engagement […]
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Tchad’s CPDP unveils roadmap for political stability
Tchad’s CPDP unveils roadmap for political stability The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (Cadre Permanent de Dialogue Politique, CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing held this Saturday, the body’s president, Pahimi Padacké Albert, introduced a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide its work toward a […]
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Niger tightens laws against LGBTQIA+ individuals with harsh new penalties
Niger formally criminalizes same-sex relations under revised penal code The Nigerien government has enacted sweeping legal reforms that introduce severe penalties for homosexuality and LGBTQIA+ activism, marking a significant departure from the country’s previous legal ambiguity on the issue. Signed into law in February by the military-led administration, the revised penal code imposes unprecedented prison […]
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Cameroun accelerates road paving with 488 km per year by 2025
The Cameroonian government is maintaining a relentless pace of road construction, averaging 488 kilometers of newly asphalted roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025. This ambitious infrastructure drive, spearheaded by authorities in Yaoundé, aims to address the nation’s long-standing road deficit—a challenge exacerbated by the country’s vast size and critical logistical demands […]
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Bouaddi’s dream move: PSG leads the race over Arsenal
With Lille OSC determined to keep their rising star, 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is drawing attention from Europe’s elite clubs this summer. The young talent, set to compete in his first FIFA World Cup with Morocco, has become a key figure in Lille’s squad—and club president Olivier Létang has made it clear he intends to […]
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Escalating tensions from Mali to Nigeria in the Sahel crisis
The Sahel region is witnessing a troubling transformation, with instability spreading from Mali across borders into Nigeria. This evolving crisis is reshaping security dynamics and exposing deep-rooted fractures within West African nations. From local insurgencies to regional threats What began as sporadic clashes in Mali has morphed into a sprawling security challenge. Armed factions now […]
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Argentina seeks Morocco’s backing for Rafael Grossi’s un leadership bid
The Argentine government has formally requested Morocco’s support for Rafael Grossi’s candidacy to succeed António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations. This appeal was made during the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held on June 11 in Buenos Aires. Javier Milei’s administration […]
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Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,800 property transfers in six months
The Gabonese government’s sweeping land reform initiative has reached a critical milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Registry processing over 20,857 property transfer decisions in just half a year. A recent batch of 4,046 additional files submitted to the Land and Mortgage Registry pushes the total count to this unprecedented figure. […]
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Gabon’s 2026 defense budget hits 377.68 billion FCFA amid transition
Gabon’s defense budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening its armed forces amid a period of political transition and shifting security dynamics in Central Africa. On June 11, the Minister of State for National Defense, Brigitte Onkanowa, unveiled a defense allocation of 377.68 billion FCFA as part of the […]
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Gabon pushes for european investments amid shift away from aid dependency
In a bold move reshaping its economic ties, Gabon is signaling the end of an era dominated by traditional public development aid. Libreville is now advocating for a paradigm shift toward direct, measurable investments that can drive productive economic growth. This strategic pivot aligns with the country’s broader efforts to break free from its reliance […]
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Gabon’s food sovereignty: why import when local investment thrives?
The arrival of Guinean agribusiness giant SONOCO, poised to produce 15 million chickens annually in Gabon, has reignited debates about economic sovereignty and the treatment of domestic entrepreneurs. While officials hail this as a breakthrough for food security, critics like former lawmaker Jean-Valentin Leyama question why SOGADA—a Gabonese poultry pioneer operating for over a decade—remains […]
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Gabon’s digital leap: MIT selects Libreville for major tech innovation forum
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, will host an international summit on digital innovation and entrepreneurship in Libreville in the coming months. This landmark decision underscores the strategic vision championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and implemented by Minister of Digital Economy Mark-Alexandre Doumba. Gabon is […]
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