Month: July 2026

Gathered in Bénin on Monday, July 13, 2026, ministers and heads of delegation from the Process of Atlantic African States (PEAA) laid the groundwork for enhanced regional integration. From energy transition to securing maritime routes and establishing green logistical corridors, the signing of the Cotonou Declaration signifies a major geopolitical shift. This pivotal summit underscores the emergence of a united African maritime bloc, determined to transform shared challenges into drivers of economic prosperity. Along the extensive Atlantic coast of Africa, a new geopolitical momentum is taking shape. Cotonou became the…

The Gabonese government is maintaining a dialogue with its historic partner, the Fonds monétaire international (FMI), as it prepares to implement a new economic cooperation framework. According to the government, the talks are ongoing in a constructive and responsible manner. Since the last spring meetings in April, the Gabonese side and the FMI teams have been holding regular video conferences, following a joint schedule that prioritizes technical work. The minister of economy, finance, debt, and participation, Thierry Minko, met with the FMI’s Africa director and his team at the FMI…

Libreville, July 14, 2026 (Infos Gabon) – In a bid to bridge the gap between innovation and industry needs, the Gabonese government has launched Kimba Connect, its first national open innovation challenge. The initiative, launched on Wednesday at Libreville’s Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation, aims to bring together startups and large corporations to collaborate on real-world problems. Mark-Alexandre Doumba, the Minister of Economy, said that innovation must respond to concrete economic needs. ‘Only when an innovation solves a specific problem can it have a lasting impact,’ he added. The…

The Lions of Teranga endured a disastrous World Cup campaign in 2026, with just a single victory in four matches. Their journey ended abruptly in the Round of 16 after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Belgium, where they had led 2-0 with four minutes left in regulation time. The aftermath was swift: the Senegalese Football Federation sacked head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff. But was he the sole architect of this failure? And who will step up to revive the national team’s fortunes? a campaign marked by…

Breaking News Security: Walikale fears fresh clashes as Uhuru factions reportedly regroup in DRC’s Batakirwa Diplomacy: France fully supports DRC’s UN-led initiative to regulate natural resource governance Security: Civil society urges DRC army deployment after AFC/M23 withdrawal from Ikobo territory Security: Seven killed in fresh ADF rebel attack near Beni, eastern DRC Society: PHC reaffirms commitment to peace and development in Tshopo province Resources: At UN, France calls for stronger international norms in mineral supply chains France backs DRC’s diplomatic push on natural resource governance at UN Diplomacy Tuesday, July…

Breaking News Sécurité: ONU: la France se dit pleinement disposée à accompagner l’offensive diplomatique de la RDC sur les ressources naturelles⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Walikale : après le retrait annoncé de l’AFC/M23 d’Ikobo, la société civile appelle au déploiement urgent des FARDC et met en garde contre un possible repositionnement des rebelles⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Beni : sept morts dans une nouvelle attaque attribuée aux rebelles ADF⠀ ⠀ Société: PHC réaffirme son engagement en faveur de la paix sociale et du développement de la province de la Tshopo⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Ressources naturelles…

Ouagadougou recalls diplomats from Paris as embassy officially closes Latest developments. The twelve Burkinabè diplomats stationed in France have returned to Ouagadougou, a move confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This repatriation signifies the formal closure of the Burkina Faso embassy in Paris, following the complete severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Paris mission officially closed  On Monday, the twelve returning diplomats were received by Burkinabè Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. During the reception, they formally relinquished the national flag that once flew over the…

Economy Gabon tackles global tech giants with bold digital sovereignty plan By Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Once seen as a borderless digital realm beyond national control, the digital economy is entering a new phase where governments worldwide are asserting their authority over citizen protection, content regulation, and the accountability of global platforms. At the AI for Good global summit and World Information Society Forum in Geneva, Gabon made its stance clear to the tech titans. The country is determined to safeguard…