Gabon’s ecotourism aspirations: balancing grand visions with practical hurdles

The Gabonese government unveiled its new National Strategy for the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville. This initiative underscores a clear objective: to diversify…

Owendo security operations hit informal economy: a delicate balance

DIG / On the night of 28 June 2026, a security sweep in Owendo primarily targeted nighttime economy venues — bars, informal eateries and small shops. In this working-class suburb…

Germany suffers shocking world cup 2026 exit to paraguay in round of 16

germany suffers shocking world cup 2026 exit to paraguay in round of 16 Coupe du monde 2026 the essential In a dramatic turn of events this Monday in Foxborough, football…

Yan Diomandé joins PSG as Liverpool’s summer hopes slip away

The summer transfer window is heating up as Yan Diomandé, a rising star from RB Leipzig, has made a decisive move that has sent shockwaves through English football. The Ivorian…

Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup round of 16

Germany were knocked out in the round of 16 by Paraguay (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), having shown too many weaknesses throughout the match and the tournament. This is another bitter…

Psg’s pursuit of maghnes akliouche: monaco sets a hefty price

Paris Saint-Germain is clearly stepping up its summer recruitment drive. The capital club is notably making significant strides in its efforts to secure the transfer of Maghnes Akliouche. However, Parisian…

Gabon: president Oligui Nguema puts an end to medicine shortages

Libreville, Monday 29 June 2026 – Access to medicines has become one of the most sensitive indicators of health system performance worldwide. In Gabon, where public expectations on social issues…

Hermann Immongault listens to Gabonese diaspora in Antananarivo

After his official mission in Antananarivo, where he represented the president during the 66th independence anniversary celebrations of Madagascar, government vice-president Hermann Immongault met with Gabonese nationals living on the…

Mali’s tomato sector struggles under foreign aid dependency

The narrative of economic sovereignty and breaking free from external dependence dominates public discourse in Mali. Yet, the recent announcement of a €3 million Italian grant to ‘revitalize the tomato…

Ousmane Sonko: constitutional reform strengthens democracy and transparency in public management

SENEGAL-POLITICS-INSTITUTIONS Dakar, June 29 (APS) – National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko described the constitutional reform passed Monday by the majority parliamentary group as “one of the most consolidating, because it…

Niger journalist arrested: publisher of L’Enquêteur detained in Niamey

The director of publication of the private daily L’Enquêteur has been arrested by security forces in the capital. With no official reasons given, media professionals are holding their breath. NIAMEY,…

Fifa closes case on allegations of collusion in Algeria-Austria World Cup draw

The International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) has definitively closed the door on match-fixing allegations surrounding the Algeria-Austria group-stage encounter at the World Cup. Despite lingering suspicions that the result…