Month: August 2026

The Chad and Egypt have taken a significant step in air transport cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding during the 4th Joint Cooperation Commission on July 6. This agreement grants three Egyptian airlines—two passenger carriers and one cargo operator—access to N’Djamena’s airspace. While the specific identities of the passenger airlines remain undisclosed, the move underscores a shared ambition to enhance mobility, trade, and bilateral ties. Revitalising Chad’s aviation sector through strategic partnerships The timing of this accord is crucial as Chad’s aviation landscape undergoes transformation following Air France’s withdrawal…

The vast Belinga iron ore deposit, nestled within Gabon’s Ogooué-Ivindo province, remains a significant point of interest for global mining firms. Australian mining powerhouse Fortescue is reportedly engaged in ongoing discussions with the Gabonese government, based in Libreville, concerning its operational scope and the potential for increased involvement in this strategically vital project. As a prominent entity in the international iron industry, Fortescue’s ambitions in Gabon hold the potential to reshape the trajectory of the African economy today. The central question revolves around whether the company can secure more favorable…

A coalition of 43 prominent African organizations has formally lodged an appeal with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). This significant move targets President Faure Gnassingbé and addresses recent changes to the Togolese constitution, raising concerns across the continent regarding African politics and governance norms in West Africa. The collective action underscores a growing pan-African commitment to upholding democratic principles and constitutional integrity within member states. These organizations are urging the regional and continental bodies to intervene and critically examine the constitutional amendments…

Following a sudden surge of migrants from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, Moroccan authorities have announced their willingness to assist in the repatriation of unaccompanied minors. Morocco has responded swiftly to the crisis unfolding in Ceuta. Officials in Rabat confirmed their readiness to collaborate on the return of unaccompanied minors who arrived in the Spanish territory after thousands crossed from Morocco. However, they emphasized that legal hurdles on the Spanish side may complicate the process, as stated by a diplomatic source. Under their commitment, Moroccan authorities pledged to identify and…

Morocco ready to assist unaccompanied minors in Ceuta crisis Breaking news. The Moroccan government has expressed its willingness to cooperate in the repatriation of unaccompanied minors stranded in Ceuta following the recent surge of migrants at the end of July. While Rabat confirms its readiness to facilitate the process, it highlights legal hurdles in Spanish procedures as the primary obstacle to immediate returns. Rabat urges joint action with Madrid The Moroccan authorities have confirmed their preparedness to support the identification of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta to expedite their return home.…

The cyberattack on Gabon’s Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) stands out as one of the most severe digital incidents to hit a public utility operator in Central Africa in recent memory. In the early hours of June 14 to 15, 2026, nearly 95% of the company’s IT systems collapsed, a disruption so severe that the management described it as an act of sabotage. A progress review held in Libreville on August 4 provided clarity on the operational, technical, and financial fallout, while also shedding light on the arduous…