Month: June 2026

DRC president invites Burundi counterpart to key UN security council meeting President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi and President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has extended an invitation to his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, to participate in a high-level meeting at the United Nations Security Council. The invitation comes during a critical moment for African diplomacy, as the DRC prepares to assume the presidency of the Security Council in July 2026. The meeting, scheduled to take place…

The European Union’s Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, held a high-level meeting with Libreville’s Mayor Eugène Mba on June 22, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation. The discussion centered on enhancing local governance and accelerating Libreville’s modernization agenda to improve living standards for residents. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

LVMH, the global leader in luxury goods helmed by Bernard Arnault, is poised to finalize an exploratory memorandum of understanding with Gabon’s Agency for the Development of the Green Economy (Agadev). High-level discussions, slated for Paris, center on securing a steady supply of non-timber forest products from Gabon’s pristine rainforests. The agreement is expected to be signed within weeks, aligning with an upcoming state visit that underscores growing economic ties between the two nations. Moabi and odika: Gabon’s prized forest treasures gain elite status At the heart of this partnership…

Just one season into his professional career at RB Leipzig, Yan Diomande has already turned heads with his explosive performances. The 19-year-old winger has notched up 13 goals and delivered 10 assists across all competitions, proving himself as a rising star in European football. His standout displays have not gone unnoticed, with clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool reportedly vying for his signature. Diomande’s meteoric rise continued on the international stage, where he made a strong impression during his debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Playing for Côte d’Ivoire,…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Morocco are deepening their strategic collaboration on critical fronts including human rights, healthcare, and gender equality, with a strong emphasis on field interventions and public policy support. Alfonso Barragues, Deputy Director of the UNFPA Liaison Office, highlighted the progress during a meeting with El Habib Belkouch, Morocco’s Interministerial Delegate for Human Rights, held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Key priorities in this partnership include enhancing maternal health and reducing pregnancy-related mortality. The UNFPA is…