Month: June 2026

Libreville, Saturday 27 June 2026 – Shortly after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., chose to visit one of the most visible symbols of Gabon’s economic transformation. The diplomat toured the Nkok Special Investment Zone on Thursday, an industrial laboratory that has become a continental benchmark for local natural resource processing. This visit, coming at the very start of his diplomatic mission, goes far beyond protocol. It reflects the growing interest in Gabon’s model from…

The military government of Burkina Faso announced on Friday, June 26, the severance of diplomatic relations with France, citing Paris’s failure to uphold commitments of mutual respect and non-interference, according to a statement from Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo on state television. Tensions between Ouagadougou and Paris have escalated sharply since the army and Captain Ibrahim Traoré took power in a coup in September 2022. This deterioration was highlighted by the demand for the withdrawal of French soldiers deployed in the West African country and the expulsion of diplomats, including the…

Niamey workshop fortifies religious leaders against radical discourse Niamey, Niger – A crucial training session recently concluded in Niamey, gathering religious affairs officials from across Niger. The League of Ulemas, Preachers, and Imams of the Sahel (LOPIS), in close collaboration with the Fusion and Liaison Unit (UNFL), orchestrated this workshop dedicated to empowering local religious cadres. The central theme explored during the session was “Building Intellectual Immunity and Deconstructing Radicalized Discourse.” This strategic initiative aims to equip religious leaders with essential tools and understanding to effectively counter extremist narratives and…

AMBITION Gabon unveils a 700 billion CFA plan to build a national poultry industry Starting January 1, 2027, Libreville will ban imports of frozen chicken. Gabon aims to produce 125,000 tons of broiler meat per year by 2028, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Several challenges remain before that deadline. News Published on Saturday, June 27, 2026 On June 2, 2026, Pacôme Kossi, Minister of Agriculture, presented to parliament a 700 billion CFA franc program aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in poultry meat by January 1, 2027. By that date, Gabon…

« I want the Gabon Business Federation to be recognized tomorrow not just for defending companies, but above all for helping them succeed. » This was the wish expressed by Alain Claude Kouakoua, president of the Gabon Business Federation (FEG), during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès. Indeed, this gathering, which brings together decision-makers and international partners, serves as a platform aimed at addressing Gabon’s economic challenges. In a pragmatic tone, the FEG…

Burkina Faso junta officially severs diplomatic ties with France On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. This historic decision marks a new chapter in Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignty-driven policies and reshapes the balance of power in the Sahel region. Burkina Faso has taken a major step in its relationship with France. In a statement broadcast Friday on national television, the Burkinabe authorities announced the immediate termination of diplomatic ties with Paris. Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s regime accuses French authorities of engaging in “ceaseless activism”…