Gabon urged to modernize SOGARA to cut fuel import costs

As a leading oil producer in Central Africa, Gabon faces a paradox: despite its vast crude reserves, the country remains heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products. The Central African…

Lecornu in Rabat to deepen France-Morocco ties

Lecornu in Rabat to deepen France-Morocco ties Full coverage Thursday, July 16, 2026 Diplomatic thaw — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrives in Rabat with plans to formalize a strengthened…

France Morocco diplomatic thaw confirmed by lecornu in Rabat

Fresh momentum in France-Morocco relations was confirmed this week as French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded a landmark two-day visit to Rabat. The trip, which included meetings with Morocco’s top…

L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots

L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Une étude de l’université de Cambridge affirme que Boko Haram exploite plusieurs plateformes d’intelligence artificielle…

Cinéaste warns of chaos in Cameroon without president biya

Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo warns of looming chaos in Cameroon without President Biya The Cameroonian director argues that the absence of Biya would strip the nation of its last semblance of…

Senegal’s supreme court avoids ruling on Sonko’s parliamentary seat

The emergency judge at the Senegal Supreme Court has declined jurisdiction to rule on the case concerning Ousmane Sonko’s installation as a deputy, asserting that the matter falls under the…

Gabon 2027: the bold shift to results-based budgeting

Economy Gabon 2027: the bold shift to results-based budgeting Edited by editorial team July 16, 2026 103 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — Gabon is preparing to launch one…

Olympic de marseille in Abidjan to boost ivorian tourism

The Olympic de Marseille delegation touched down at Abidjan-Port Bouët International Airport on July 15, greeted by vibrant traditional dances, rhythmic drumming, and a passionate group of supporters. This historic…

Abidjan port expands trade ties with Sahel capitals amid regional shifts

Abidjan Port strengthens economic bridges with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger The Port of Abidjan has deepened its economic ties with Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a…

Starlink approved in Côte d’Ivoire to boost rural connectivity

The green light has been given. Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, is now authorized to operate in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement came on July 16 at the U.S. Embassy…

Sonko’s touba remarks trigger legal action in Senegal

A fresh legal battle has emerged following Ousmane Sonko‘s controversial statements about Touba, sparking a formal complaint that demands judicial scrutiny. A prominent member of the Collectif des petits-fils de…

Ouagadougou urges african union for bold, objective reforms

Ouagadougou urges african union for bold, objective reforms Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the President of the African Union (AU) Commission,…