Financial aid keeps flowing to Mali from Villefranche despite hardships

The 16th annual meeting of the Association for Supporting the Village of Forgho in northern Mali took place recently, bringing together members to review ongoing efforts despite the country’s mounting…

France’s hidden agenda in the OIF leadership race

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is set to elect its next Secretary-General on 15 and 16 November 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a four-year term. Recent reports…

Gabon turns to science to achieve food sovereignty

Libreville, Monday 8 June 2026 – The bet may seem audacious. Yet it is now at the heart of Gabon’s economic strategy. As the country aims to drastically reduce its…

Gabon and European Union renew political dialogue for economic transformation

The launch of the second Political Dialogue between Gabon and the European Union on June 8 in Libreville goes far beyond a standard diplomatic encounter. Behind the formal speeches and…

Somali fifa referee omar artan denied entry to united states ahead of world cup

Nairobi (Kenya), 8 June 2026 – A major diplomatic and sporting incident has emerged on the sidelines of the football World Cup preparations. Somali international referee Omar Artan, officially appointed…

Kobé-Kobé deepwater port: Gabon’s bold bet to move beyond oil

With the launch of construction on the future Kobé-Kobé deepwater port, Gabon is undertaking one of the most ambitious transformative projects in its recent history. Anchored to the Belinga iron…

Over 400 Boko Haram captives freed in northeast Nigeria, handed to authorities

Over 400 Boko Haram captives freed in northeast Nigeria, handed to authorities A woman, freed after being kidnapped in Nigeria by the jihadist group Boko Haram, is handed over to…

Nigeria dozens freed from boko haram handed to government

In a significant security operation, Nigerian forces have transferred over 400 women and children to local authorities after rescuing them from captivity under Boko Haram jihadists earlier this year in…

Gabon sports and culture minister Paul Kessany delivers 62.3% of projects in first 100 days

Gabon’s minister of youth, sports, cultural outreach and arts, Paul Kessany, presented his 100-day performance report on a national broadcast, detailing that 62.3% of his 53 planned projects have been…

Togo ena opens entrance exam for cycles ii and iii with 110 places available

The minister of public service, labour and social dialogue has announced the launch of an internal and external competitive exam for admission to cycles ii and iii at the national…

Cameroonian journalist remy ngono reveals touadéra used embezzled Cameroon funds for 2020 campaign

Cameroonian journalist Remy Ngono has disclosed that Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra financed his 2020 electoral campaign with money embezzled from Cameroon. Ngono’s investigation points to a direct link…

Togo-France partnership: €395 million investment and new priorities for 2026-2028

The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened in Lomé on Friday, June 5, 2026, to assess the robust partnership between Togo and France. This crucial meeting focused on solidarity and sustainable…