UA mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for peace in eastern DRC
UA mediator urges stronger coordination to end eastern DRC conflict As the African Union’s (AU) designated mediator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern crisis, Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring stability in the region. Speaking at a high-level review meeting in Lomé this week, he outlined progress in […]
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Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe project: a strategic economic pivot for central Africa
Economy Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe project: a strategic economic pivot for central Africa By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 241 Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Hours after inaugurating the deep-water port of Kobe-Kobe on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level meeting in Nyonie with ambassadors and representatives of key international partners driving […]
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Mali faces diplomatic fallout after french officer’s harsh sentence
Mali court hands down 20-year sentence to french officer A Malian court in Bamako has sentenced French lieutenant-colonel Yann V. to two decades behind bars, nearly a year after his arrest in Mali. The officer, who was stationed at the French embassy, has also been slapped with a 3.6 million FCFA fine on charges of […]
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Gabon’s budget deficit widens to 5.3% of gdp in 2025 amid economic challenges
Gabon’s budget deficit deepened significantly in 2025, climbing to 5.3% of its gross domestic product (GDP), up from 3.8% the previous year, according to the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook 2026. This fiscal deterioration stems from an expansionary fiscal policy paired with a mounting public debt burden. National debt has now surged to 78.9% […]
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Kobe-Kobe mega-project: Gabon’s bold economic gamble pays off
Economy Kobe-Kobe mega-project: Gabon’s bold economic gamble pays off Staff Writer June 9, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, June 9, 2026 – The official launch of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port construction marks more than just the start of an infrastructure project. It signals Gabon’s entry into a transformative economic era. The project unfolding at Nyonié […]
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South African courts tighten grip on panafricanist Kemi Seba over alleged russian crypto funding
South Africa’s judicial system has deferred a decision on granting bail to panafricanist activist Kemi Seba, who has been held in Pretoria since April. The court adjourned the hearing until June 18, 2026, leaving the controversial figure behind bars as investigations continue. Meanwhile, an extradition hearing to face charges in Benin is scheduled for July […]
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Cultural identity vs legal rights: debunking the autochtony debate
Politics Cultural identity vs legal rights: debunking the autochtony debate Constitutional scholar Oscar Njiki argues that citizenship—not ancestry—defines rights. Autochtony remains a cultural marker, never a legal advantage. Armand Djaleu|June 9, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow on Google Summarize Listen Comment Constitutional scholar Oscar Njiki asserts that the Constitution guarantees equal rights for all citizens. […]
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Shelter afrique launches urban funding initiative in Rabat
Shelter Afrique’s Rabat Initiative to Fuel Africa’s Urban Growth Rabat is set to host a pivotal gathering as Shelter Afrique, a leading pan-African development financier, kicks off its 45th Annual General Meeting on June 9, 2206. The landmark event, held at the heart of Morocco’s capital, shines a spotlight on one of the continent’s most […]
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Regional mediators assess Congo crisis in Togo talks
The Togolese capital, Lomé, served as the backdrop for a pivotal two-day summit on June 7-8, 2026, focusing on the escalating crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Delegates from key regional mediation frameworks—the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), and the International Conference on the […]
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Regional mediators assess Congo crisis at Togo talks
The capital of Togo played host to a critical round of talks on June 7 and 8, 2026, bringing together regional mediators to address the deepening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). High-level representatives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), and the International Conference on the […]
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Alarm raised over massive resource theft in Cameroon
Exposing systemic looting: staggering losses in Cameroon’s natural wealth In a sweeping indictment delivered today, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary unveiled damning evidence of what he describes as industrial-scale plundering of Cameroon’s sovereign wealth. Speaking in a nationally televised address, the veteran politician presented verified financial data revealing losses exceeding 10 trillion Central African […]
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DRC’s sovereign satellite project gathers momentum under José Mpanda’s leadership
DRC takes bold step toward technological sovereignty with sovereign satellite acquisition An ancient Luba proverb says, “Musuminyina katu wabula”—“persistence always prevails”. For Me José Mpanda Kabangu, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, this saying encapsulates his unwavering determination to secure a sovereign satellite for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Having previously championed […]
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