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Month: July 2026

Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire forge stronger defense ties
17Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire forge stronger defense ties

As African security dynamics evolve and nations across the continent strive to bolster cooperative frameworks against transnational challenges, certain diplomatic gestures acquire profound political significance. The anticipated participation of Gabon in Côte d'Ivoire's sixty-sixth independence anniversary military parade transcends mere ceremonial protocol. It underscores a burgeoning defense diplomacy between Libreville and Abidjan, signaling both capitals' commitment to solidifying a strategic partnership poised to significantly influence regional power balances. On August 7th, the commune of Yopougon will host Côte d'Ivoire's official independence festivities for the first time, centered on the theme “Peace, Unity, Development.” Alongside Guinea, Benin, and Indi...
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Gabon’s court of accounts unveils robust framework for financial integrity
17Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Politics

Gabon’s court of accounts unveils robust framework for financial integrity

Gabon's court of accounts unveils robust framework for financial integrity Libreville, Friday, July 17, 2026 – The fight against corruption extends far beyond mere rhetoric, aspirational statements, or public relations campaigns. Its true measure lies in the institutional capacity to establish enduring rules, methodologies, legal precedents, and a culture of accountability that can withstand political transitions. By officially presenting four pivotal strategic instruments designed to guide its operations through 2030, the Gab...
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Deadly gold fever grips Cameroon’s unregulated mines
17Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
News

Deadly gold fever grips Cameroon’s unregulated mines

Across Cameroon’s East and Adamawa regions, an illicit gold rush has taken hold, leaving behind a trail of unexplained deaths and unchecked criminal networks. Despite the country’s vast mineral wealth, local communities bear the brunt of exploitation while state authorities struggle to assert control over the booming but shadowy mining sector. The surge in informal gold extraction has led to a disturbing rise in fatalities, with victims often succumbing to unsafe working conditions, mercury poisoning, or violent clashes between rival miners and criminal gangs. Meanwhile, the true beneficiaries—powerful figures linked to both local and international trafficking rings—remain largely untouched, siphoning off profits with alarming ease. How Cam...
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Gabon’s Djoutou honey hub: a model for local economic transformation
17Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
Top Stories

Gabon’s Djoutou honey hub: a model for local economic transformation

Economy Gabon’s Djoutou honey hub: a model for local economic transformation 167 No comment Libreville — In a world grappling with sustainable resource management, Gabon has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative in Djoutou forest that redefines local economic development. While the nation’s wealth is often associated with oil reserves and manganese mines, this project shifts focus to an unexpected yet invaluable resource: honey. The inaugur...
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Escalating Sudan war spills into Chad’s border regions
17Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Top Stories

Escalating Sudan war spills into Chad’s border regions

Breaking NewsPoliticsescalating Sudan war spills into Chad's border regionsBy Our CorrespondentJuly 17, 2026After three years of relentless conflict, the Sudanese war has now spilled across the border into Chad. Cross-border strikes, rising military tensions and deepening communal divisions are forcing N’Djamena to confront a crisis it can no longer ignore.Three years of war in Sudan between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, have taken a dangerous regional turn. Despite Chad’s official stance of neutrality, its de facto support for the RSF has exposed the country to severe backlash. This support places N’Djamena in a precarious position: backing a faction that has been accused of ...
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Congo water pact raises tensions in Tchad
17Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Culture

Congo water pact raises tensions in Tchad

A heated debate erupted in parliament when a deputy openly challenged the Minister of Environment to reveal the full terms of a contentious water-sharing agreement. Until now, no such disclosure has occurred. Former Vice-Prime Minister and long-serving Minister of Environment Eve Bazaïba, now Minister of State for Social Affairs, has repeatedly warned about what she terms « a coordinated international plot against the Congo, with internal collaborators ». This follows President Idriss Déby Itno’s 2021 declaration—« If Congo refuses to share its water, Chad will have to take it by force ». His remarks came amid Chad’s controversial intervention in the Central African Republic under the pretext of supporting the Seleka rebels. Déby Itno was killed in combat on April 20, 2021, and succeeded b...
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Lucas Digne’s PSG move under scrutiny after World Cup blunder
16Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Lucas Digne’s PSG move under scrutiny after World Cup blunder

After a disastrous World Cup semifinal against Spain, Lucas Digne faces immediate pressure ahead of his anticipated return to Paris Saint-Germain. The French left-back, who is set to finalize his move to the capital club, is warned that his future hinges on avoiding similar mistakes under the PSG jersey. Lucas Digne, aged 32, is on the verge of completing a return to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after Aston Villa agreed to his €10 million release clause. The move reunites him with his former club, where he previously spent two seasons between 2013 and 2015. However, his recent performance with the French national team casts a shadow over his transfer. During the World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, Digne committed a costly foul on Lamine Yamal, leading to a penalty that s...
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Coopération Togo–Luxembourg : Faure Gnassingbé reçoit Xavier Bettel
16Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
Politics

Coopération Togo–Luxembourg : Faure Gnassingbé reçoit Xavier Bettel

Le Togo intensifie la diversification de ses partenariats internationaux. En recevant, mercredi 15 juillet à Lomé, le vice‑Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères du Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, le président Faure Gnassingbé imprime une nouvelle dynamique à une coopération désormais tournée vers des secteurs stratégiques tels que le numérique, la cybersécurité et la gestion durable des ressources naturelles.  La relation entre Lomé et Luxembourg change de dimension. Longtemps centrée sur l’appui au développement, elle s’oriente aujourd’hui vers des investissements structurants destinés à accompagner les ambitions de modernisation du Togo. LA SUITE APRÈS LA PUBLICITÉ Au cœur de la visite de travail de Xavier Bettel, mercredi 15 juillet 2026, figurait une série ...
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Sénégal Appoints New Port Director Amid Staff Shake-Up
16Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
News

Sénégal Appoints New Port Director Amid Staff Shake-Up

Dakar, July 15, 2026 — A new face is set to lead Senegal's autonomous port in Dakar. President of the Republic has appointed Doune Pathé Mbengue, a civil administrator, as the new director general of the Société nationale du Port autonome de Dakar (PAD), succeeding Waly Diouf Bodiang, an inspector.Staff Shake-Up at Senegal's Autonomous PortThe appointment marks a significant change in leadership for the PAD, which handles a significant portion of Senegal's maritime trade. The new director general is expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the role, aiming to enhance the port's operations and services. By Fati Seyni — Analyst
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N’Djamena summit urges action on water challenges in africa
16Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
News

N’Djamena summit urges action on water challenges in africa

The African Water Forum, themed "From Vision to Action", concluded in N’Djamena on July 16, 2026, following two days of intensive discussions on Africa’s pressing water access and sustainable resource management challenges. The event, jointly hosted by the Chadian government and the World Bank Group, brought together African leaders, technical and financial partners, and sector experts to address critical hydrological issues. Turning promises into tangible progress Speaking on behalf of the World Bank Group, Farouk Mollah Banna emphasized the urgency of converting forum commitments into measurable outcomes for communities across the continent. « Achieving broader, more reliable, and equitable access to water, food security, and environmental sustainability hinges on how rigorously and tho...
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