Gabon unveils 700 billion FCFA plan to build national poultry industry

On 2 June 2026, Gabon’s Minister of Agriculture, Pacôme Kossi, laid out a 700 billion CFA franc programme before parliament. The goal: achieve poultry meat self-sufficiency by 1 January 2027,…

Devastating dual attacks by EI Sahel rock Niger, leaving scores dead and communities reeling

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a wave of horrific violence swept across Niger. The Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) has claimed responsibility for two simultaneous, exceptionally brutal assaults targeting…

Madagascar independence: Hermann Immongault leads Gabon delegation in Antananarivo

On 26 June, Vice President Hermann Immongault represented President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the festivities in Antananarivo celebrating the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence. Alongside other delegation leaders, Immongault…

Nigerian authorities apprehend seven boko haram and iswap commanders returning from hajj

Nigeria: arrestation de sept chefs de Boko Haram à leur retour de La Mecque Seven senior commanders affiliated with Boko Haram and ISWAP have been apprehended in Nigeria following their…

Gabon economic forum returns with focus on public-private dialogue

“I want tomorrow’s FEG to be known not just for defending businesses, but above all for making them successful.” That was the wish expressed by Alain Claude Kouakoua, president of…

Second edition of Gabon Economic Forum puts public-private dialogue at centre

« I want tomorrow the FEG to be recognised not only for defending businesses, but above all for making them succeed. » This was the wish expressed by Alain Claude…

Burkina Faso’s break with France: a shift in influence or a path to true sovereignty?

On June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso made a landmark decision by severing its diplomatic ties with France. The authorities in Ouagadougou framed this move as a necessary step to reclaim…

Burkina Faso : la junte d’Ibrahim Traoré rompt officiellement les relations diplomatiques avec la France

Burkina Faso : la junte d’Ibrahim Traoré rompt officiellement les relations diplomatiques avec la France Actus. Le Burkina Faso a annoncé vendredi 26 juin la rupture de ses relations diplomatiques…

Strategic draws: the new world cup format and mutual qualification

It’s clear that a significant outcome of this expanded, hybrid World Cup format, featuring 48 teams and 32 advancing to the knockout stage, is a shift in group stage dynamics.…

Drc: un urges political consensus and safeguarding of civic freedoms amid national dialogue

Une photo d’une réunion du conseil de sécurité des Nations unies From the United Nations Security Council, MONUSCO head James Swan delivered a strong political message to Kinshasa this Friday.…

UN calls for consensus and respect for freedoms in DRC national dialogue

DRC national dialogue: UN urges consensus for lasting peace Une photo d’une réunion du conseil de sécurité des Nations unies UN urges inclusive dialogue and fundamental freedoms in DRC Politique…

RDC: civil society unveils kasangulu manifesto for national renewal

RDC: civil society unveils kasangulu manifesto for national renewal Photo d’illustration Politique Samedi 27 juin 2026 – 08:43 In a significant move for the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), a…