Month: June 2026

The industry meetings kicked off on Tuesday in Libreville, with Vice-President Hermann Immongault in attendance. Running until June 26 at the Chamber of Commerce, the gathering brings together Gabonese authorities, business operators and European partners to discuss industrialisation and local processing. At the heart of the talks is the contribution of European companies to the government’s strategy for productive sovereignty. French Ambassador to Gabon, Fabrice Mauriès, welcomed the return of about thirty European firms, especially in the energy sector, while stressing the need to boost Gabon’s attractiveness in a competitive…

On Tuesday 23 June 2026, the president of the Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun (GECAM) painted a grim picture of the factors stifling the country’s economic development. According to the GECAM leader, Cameroon’s growth slowed to 3.1% in 2025, down from 3.5% in 2024—a pace he considers far too slow to achieve the 2035 emergence target. For context, sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to grow at an average of 4.5%, while the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) should reach 6.4%. In contrast, the Central African Economic and Monetary Community…

Bénin interior minister Djibril Mama Cisse tours security units in Kandi and Parakou Interior minister Djibril Mama Cisse continues his security tour across Bénin, visiting Kandi and Parakou to fine-tune public safety strategies and hear the concerns of security forces. Interior and Public Security Minister Djibril Mama Cisse continued his nationwide security tour on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, with stops in the cities of Kandi and Parakou. Accompanied by his delegation, the minister visited the base of the Special Multipurpose Intervention Group (GSPI) in Kandi, the headquarters of the departmental…

Why the Sahel’s inflation crisis refuses to fade Official figures from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) may show average inflation at 0.0% across the region, but this cold figure tells only half the story. In the heart of the Sahel—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—the reality is starkly different. While coastal nations benefit from lower global commodity prices and favorable weather, the AES bloc remains trapped in a cycle of relentless price hikes that refuse to ease. The true cost of insecurity and military-led policies Inflation in the…

Two Mauritanian ministers have visited Yaoundé in the span of a week. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani dispatched a second special envoy to the Palais de l’Unité on 24 June: Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf, environment minister, carrying a sealed letter for Paul Biya. The stated goal: securing Cameroon’s backing for Coumba Bâ’s bid to become Secretary General of the International Organisation of the Francophonie. A sealed letter, a 30-minute audience and a direct message Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, Minister of State and Secretary General of the Presidency, received the Mauritanian emissary…

With no Champions League football on the horizon next season, Olympique de Marseille must come to terms with losing key players, including Mason Greenwood. While AS Roma have shown interest in the English striker, Fenerbahçe are determined to take the lead in this transfer saga. A new offer could land within days. Greenwood’s departure from OM now a matter of when, not if The question is no longer whether Mason Greenwood will leave OM during the summer transfer window, but when. The English attacker holds the highest market value in…

On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema formally received the credentials of five new ambassadors. This ceremonial act, which marks the start of their duties, reflects Libreville’s determination to strengthen its global standing. It aligns with the head of state’s vision: transforming Gabon into an appealing player actively engaged with today’s major economic, environmental and geostrategic challenges. Among the new faces in Gabon’s diplomatic corps are Monseigneur Relwende Kisito Ouedraogo, the apostolic nuncio, and Fadoul Kitir Zakaria, Chad’s ambassador. Their accreditation underscores the long-standing ties Gabon shares…

Amidst growing international awareness regarding the detrimental impact of corruption, a significant event recently took place, building upon the ongoing work of the Human Rights Council. This initiative follows the adoption of Resolution 59/6 in July 2025, which firmly established the widely accepted principle that combating corruption and safeguarding fundamental rights are inherently interconnected and mutually reinforcing. International commitments, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the 2011 Marrakech Declaration, and the political declaration from UNGASS 2021, consistently underscore the necessity of a preventive approach rooted in upholding the rule…