JNIM siege jeopardises trade across West Africa Recent terrorist attacks in Mali have heightened the obstruction of key trade routes linking coastal and Sahelian states.
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Gabon: Libreville’s coastal revitalization drives economic growth
Politique Gabon: Libreville’s coastal revitalization drives economic growth Libreville, Thursday, June 11, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently toured the major waterfront construction
Gabonese president launches massive kobé-kobé deep-water port project
Gabon is laying the groundwork for its industrial independence beyond oil. Under the leadership of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, construction has officially commenced
Eugène Mba confronts persistent racketeering at Mont-Bouët market in Libreville
Libreville’s largest informal market, Mont-Bouët, is at the heart of a long-running racketeering scandal that affects hundreds of traders. The systematic extortion has resurfaced as
Gabon tightens iboga trade regulation to protect heritage
The Gabonese government has taken decisive action to regulate the exploitation and trade of iboga, a Central African shrub with significant cultural and medicinal value.
Yas Togo expands distribution fleet with six new vehicles
Yas Togo continues its investment drive to strengthen its distribution network. On Wednesday, 10 June 2026 in Lomé, the telecommunications operator officially handed over several
Senegal court delays dispute over disputed Dakar villa until 2026
Civil court postpones key ruling in high-profile property feud Dakar — The long-running legal battle between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister
Libyan south served as logistical base for Tuareg rebel offensive on Kidal
Multiple corroborating sources indicate that the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) established a strategic corridor connecting Libya to northern Mali via Niger to orchestrate
Dakar court adjourns Sonko property dispute to july 2026
The high court of Dakar has postponed the legal battle between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko until July 22, 2026. The delay was granted
Niger advances Nafissatou Idé Sadou’s un women’s rights committee bid
Niamey, June 10, 2026 – Niger is stepping up its engagement on the global stage. On Tuesday, June 9, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of
International pharmaceutical forum 2026: N’Djamena drives african health solutions
N’Djamena is hosting the 25th edition of the International Pharmaceutical Forum, a pivotal gathering of health experts, pharmaceutical professionals, and African delegates. This year’s theme
Bénin’s asset-light model: a strategic choice for public finance
In a departure from the prevailing continental political tradition, where the possession of a presidential fleet is often seen as a symbol of sovereignty and