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Ecouter l'article Gabon is poised to significantly bolster its anti-fraud measures with the upcoming introduction of high-technology excise stamps. This pivotal development was the central topic of a meeting on June 10, 2026, where Vice-President of the Government, Herman Immongault, received a delegation from the Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN). Led by its Vice-President, Fuencisla Santiago, the CBN team presented an innovative solution designed to secure products subject to excise duties, aligning with the Gabonese authorities' ongoing efforts to modernize fiscal control mechanisms and enhance the traceability of sensitive goods. The proposed system leverages highly secure excise stamps, enabling comprehensive tracking of targeted products from their manufacturing origin through to...

The land reform undertaken by Gabonese authorities has gained significant momentum. With the deposit of 4,046 additional transfer decisions at the Land and Mortgage Registry, the Ministry of Housing, Habitat, Urbanism and Cadastre has brought the cumulative number of processed files to 20,857 since the initiative began. The pace observed since early 2026 reflects the government's determination to resolve a land backlog inherited from decades of administrative inertia. For a country where securing property remains a major obstacle to private investment, the stakes go far beyond simple cadastral management. Unprecedented administrative pace for Gabon's land registry The transmission carried out on June 12, 2026 illustrates a methodical acceleration. In less than six months, the administratio...

Yas Togo, a prominent telecommunications operator, has significantly bolstered its distribution network through strategic investments. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Lomé, the company officially handed over a new fleet of vehicles to its wholesale partners, beneficiaries of its co-financing initiative.This crucial initiative involved providing four 15-seater buses and two robust pickup trucks, specifically designed to enhance the logistical and commercial operational capacities of its valued distribution partners across Togo.Through this strategic move, Yas Togo aims to improve the widespread availability of its essential services throughout the entire national territory, while also providing sustained support to the key players who ensure direct engagement and proximity with consumers.Da...

The civil lawsuit between former minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over ownership of a villa in the Keur Gorgui district was adjourned to July 22, 2026, by the third civil chamber of the Dakar tribunal. Mame Mbaye Niang, a former tourism minister, initiated the civil action against the PASTEF leader to seek annulment of what he claims was a fraudulent transfer of his 264-square-metre property (lot R/17) located in Keur Gorgui. The case was scheduled for hearing this Wednesday, June 10. The plaintiff is demanding that the property be re-registered in his name so he can collect the 200 million CFA francs in damages and interest that were definitively awarded to him at the conclusion of criminal proceedings before the Supreme Court.   Lawyer...

Two decades after the 2005 referendum law, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a new text that sets the rules for organising a referendum, especially when it comes to constitutional reform. The opposition argues that President Félix Tshisekedi is using this law to pave the way for a third term, while other voices see it as an affirmation of popular sovereignty.Supporters hail a victory for the peopleFor those backing the reform, the law strengthens the principle that the people should have the final say on constitutional matters. In Kinshasa, legal expert Maria Eloyi sees no problem with the new law. “Since the constitution represents the voice of the people, any change or modification must go through a referendum, which is the true expression of the peopl...