Month: July 2026

N’Djamena has taken a bold step toward African unity. Starting January 1, 2027, Chad will eliminate visa requirements for all African Union passport holders, positioning itself as a regional leader in free movement. Announced by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, this policy shift signals a new era for cross-continental mobility. Under this groundbreaking decision, travelers from every African nation can enter Chad without prior visa applications, simplifying travel for business, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The move places Chad among a select group of…

Gabon’s decade-long journey to UN compliance culminates in success After eleven years of meticulous preparation, Gabon has finally met the stringent requirements set by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The milestone was officially recognized during a high-level consultation held in Libreville from June 29 to July 1, 2026, where Séraphin Ondoumba, the UNODC’s focal point for Gabon, confirmed the country’s compliance with the second review cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. This achievement follows a structured evaluation process established under the 2011 resolution 3/1…

In Senegal, the upcoming meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited a fierce debate. Sall, who left office in April 2024 after 12 years in power, is expected in Dakar to seek Senegal’s backing for his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. However, this visit has deeply divided public opinion and reignited painful memories. Justice delayed: victims of unrest voice outrage The timing of Sall’s visit could not be more controversial. For families of victims from the 2021–2024 protests, which were met…

As the deadline for Global Fund grant applications approaches, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is raising the alarm about the potential exclusion of North Kivu from critical malaria funding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The province, already grappling with armed conflict, faces severe health risks if financial support for malaria prevention and treatment is withdrawn. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The Gabonese Republic, a key oil producer in Central Africa, continues to grapple with a paradox: despite vast hydrocarbon reserves, the nation remains heavily reliant on imported refined fuels. The Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC) has now sounded the alarm, urging authorities in Libreville to expedite upgrades at the Société Gabonaise de Raffinage (SOGARA)—a move deemed essential to ease fiscal strain and safeguard the region’s foreign currency reserves. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent