Burkina Faso military training for journalists raises press freedom concerns

Forty-four Burkinabè journalists recently completed a six-day military training program in Burkina Faso, described as a « patriotic immersion » exercise organized by the Ministry of Security at the Pabré…

Senegal fuel price surge: Ousmane Sonko’s warning turns into reality

Senegal fuel price surge: Ousmane Sonko’s warning turns into reality The anticipated surge in fuel prices has become a reality. As warned by political leader Ousmane Sonko back in May,…

Gabon and African Development Bank launch strategic water and energy projects

Economy Gabon and African Development Bank forge new alliance for priority projects 37 views No comments Libreville, August 15, 2026 — Gabon’s partnership with the African Development Bank (BAD) is…

Gabon’s manganese boom: logistical hurdles and industrial transformation

Gabon’s manganese output dipped to 9.1 million tonnes, casting a spotlight on critical weaknesses in the country’s logistics network. Repeated disruptions and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais railway, which links the…

Congo-Gabon diplomatic visit strengthens regional ties

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at Libreville airport © DR The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Libreville on…

Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit revives Gabon-DRC strategic axis

Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit revives Gabon-DRC strategic axis By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comments Libreville, August 15, 2026 — Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s three-day working and goodwill visit to Libreville…

Dayann methalie poised for five-year move to sunderland

Mercato Dayann Methalie set for Premier League switch to Sunderland August 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger After weeks of intense negotiations, Toulouse FC and…

Fuel price hike in Senegal as global oil costs surge

Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices. The cost of super gasoline will rise by 70 F CFA per liter, while diesel…

Prolonged trials of post-election detainees in Cameroon drag on

2025 Cameroon presidential election Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Months after Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election, courtrooms remain filled with defendants linked to the post-election unrest. These prolonged legal…

Gabon: BAD president meets Oligui Nguema to boost economic growth

The President of the African Development Bank (BAD), Sidi Ould Tah, held a meeting in Libreville with Gabonese head of state Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to discuss ways to strengthen…

Dakar’s soaring living costs shock residents as prices rival Paris

Dakar’s skyrocketing cost of living has once again taken center stage, with a viral social media post igniting fresh debates about affordability in the Senegalese capital. The video, circulating widely…

Gabon’s transformation: new governance and infrastructure progress

Across the expansive skies of Gabon, a nation is actively reshaping its destiny. The tangible progress unfolding day by day reflects a clear departure from past challenges, driven by decisive…