Gabon’s new diplomatic vision: sovereignty and regional influence under Oligui Nguema

African politics Gabon’s new diplomatic vision: sovereignty and regional influence under Oligui Nguema 165 views Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — In a continent where geopolitical shifts are reshaping alliances,…

Tchad’s political dialogue body unveils roadmap for stability

The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing this Saturday, the body’s president, Pahimi Padacké…

Niger tightens penalties for same-sex relations under new penal code

Niger introduces harsh penalties for LGBTQIA+ activities Niger has enacted a sweeping legal overhaul, criminalizing same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ advocacy—a move that fundamentally reshapes the country’s judicial landscape. The military-led…

Cameroun accelerating road paving with 488 km annually until 2025

Between 2020 and the end of 2025, Cameroon is on track to pave an average of 488 kilometers of roads each year, a pace highlighted by national authorities. This ambitious…

Ayyoub Bouaddi leans toward PSG over Arsenal for transfer

With his sights set on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is emerging as one of the most talked-about talents in European football this summer. Despite Lille…

Escalating instability along the Sahel belt from Mali to Nigeria

Across the vast expanse of the Sahel, a troubling pattern is emerging—one that stretches from the arid landscapes of Mali to the bustling cities of Nigeria. This evolving crisis is…

Argentine seeks Morocco’s backing for un secretary-general bid

During the eighth session of the joint commission and the sixth round of political consultations between Argentina and Morocco, held in Buenos Aires on June 11, Argentine officials formally requested…

Gabon’s land reforms accelerate with 20,857 property transfers in six months

The government of Gabon has significantly accelerated its land reform initiative, pushing forward with a landmark initiative that has now processed 20,857 property transfer decisions in just six months. The…

Gabon boosts 2026 defense budget to 377.68 billion FCFA amid security shifts

The Gabonese defense budget has reached a new milestone for 2026, with an unprecedented allocation of 377.68 billion FCFA. This significant financial commitment was unveiled by State Minister Brigitte Onkanowa…

Gabon shifts from EU aid to strategic investments for economic growth

The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a pivotal phase. Libreville is signaling to its European partners that the era of traditional public development aid, which has shaped relations since independence,…

Gabon’s food sovereignty: why foreign investment overshadows local agribusiness

Gabon’s push to boost local food production has taken a new turn with the announcement of a major poultry venture by Guinean group SONOCO, promising over 15 million chickens annually.…

Gabon’s digital leap: MIT selects Libreville for landmark innovation summit

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, will host an international innovation and digital entrepreneurship summit in Libreville in the coming months. This…