The legislative elections held in Algeria on July 2, 2026, concluded with an unprecedentedly low provisional voter turnout, registering at just 20.79 percent. This figure marks a historic low for…
Year: 2026
Gabon’s industrial future: prometal launches a 38-billion fcfa rebar plant in nkok
Locally produced rebar is poised to become a defining element of Gabon’s industrial strategy. On July 1st, in Nkok, the Minister of Industry and Local Transformation, Lubin Ntoutoume, inaugurated the…
Gabon’s FDS urges regulation over outright ban for water delivery trucks
The Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has weighed in on the hydric state of emergency, which the government declared on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to combating the…
United states and Chad deepen diplomatic ties
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, recently engaged in productive discussions with Mahamat Tahir Orozi, the Chadian Ambassador to the United States. The high-level meeting took place…
Gonçalo Ramos leaves PSG with a record after AC Milan transfer
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has finalized its first major summer transfer by confirming the departure of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan. The Portuguese striker, who joined the French club from…
Political tensions in DRC as Kabila backs AFC/M23 amid rising violence
The afternoon news cycle delivered a sharp focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today, with mounting concerns over political alliances and escalating violence. At the heart of…
Sahel nations’ ICC exit: a strategic shield for military rule
Following Niger’s lead, both Mali and Burkina Faso have formally announced their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC). While the military juntas of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)…