Libreville’s Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba hosted a landmark gathering this week as Gabon and the European Union launched the 2026 session of their strategic partnership dialogue. Under the

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Mali is entering a perilous new phase in its long-running conflict, with militant offensives now creeping closer to the capital. As Bamako struggles to maintain control, civilians bear the brunt

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Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernization agenda with a bold financial push. Officials in Yaoundé are seeking $163 million—equivalent to nearly 90 billion Central African francs at current exchange rates—to

Louis Paul Motaze Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo Cameroon’s tax system reformer takes on powerful interests A top Cameroonian tax official has emerged as a key figure in the fight

The Malian journalist Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, found himself behind bars on Monday following a summons to the cybercrime unit’s prosecutor. His alleged misstep? A

In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, smart surveillance cameras have become a game-changer in enhancing public safety, protecting property, and streamlining traffic flow. These high-tech devices are now a cornerstone

The Algerian government continues its pledge of solidarity with African nations in need. This week, Algiers reinforced its commitment by launching a landmark energy project in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena. A

In a decisive operation in Zinder, Niger’s anti-narcotics unit uncovered a cunning drug trafficking scheme on June 5, 2026. Authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine cleverly concealed within bales of

Morocco strengthens its role in UN peacekeeping missions The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, welcomed the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, in Rabat for high-level discussions

In Côte d’Ivoire, mobile money has become an integral part of daily financial transactions, with over 400,000 service points—far outnumbering traditional ATMs. Citizens rely on these kiosks to deposit salaries,