Author: Aïcha Abdou

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently addressed the nation with renewed candor regarding critical infrastructure. While the topic of consistent tap water supply has been a recurring discussion, the head of state emphasized a transparent approach, acknowledging that a swift resolution to these long-standing issues is not imminent. Citizens across Gabon will need to exercise continued patience. For countless households in Greater Libreville and the country’s interior, access to basic necessities like water and electricity remains an ongoing struggle. President Oligui Nguema underscored the substantial investments the government has channeled…

Politics Gabon’s new political era: accountability takes center stage 170 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026, will be remembered as a pivotal moment in Gabon’s political history. For the first time since the adoption of the Fifth Republic Constitution, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed the Nation from the Parliament during a joint session at the Léon Mba Palace. This historic address marks the beginning of a new political culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and democratic consolidation. In a country where executive power has long…

The recent extensive interview granted by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was far from an impromptu session. A key collaborator within the Senegalese premier’s inner circle has recently shed light on the meticulous preparation behind this highly anticipated media engagement, which had been nearly two years in the making. According to this individual, the encounter between the head of government and the French-speaking radio station was the result of a deliberate, calculated strategy, carefully refined as the new administration in Dakar solidified its foundation. An interview two years into power As…

In a bold move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s economic discourse, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has reignited the conversation surrounding the nation’s public debt obligations. His remarks specifically focus on the potential classification of certain liabilities inherited from previous administrations as ‘odious debt’—a term that has gained traction in international legal and financial circles. Speaking in a high-profile forum, Sonko underscored the critical importance of transparency in public finances, framing it as a cornerstone for building a credible and sustainable economic governance framework. He argued that…

Politics Sonko clarifies stance on Senegal’s 2029 presidential race Addressing speculation about his potential candidacy in Senegal’s 2029 presidential election, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, remains measured in his response. When questioned about whether he would run regardless of circumstances, Sonko emphasized the premature nature of such discussions. «There are many initiatives suggesting my candidacy in 2029, but I prefer to wait. My party will eventually decide its candidate, and we are not yet at that stage,» stated the National Assembly president. Regarding President Diomaye Faye’s potential bid…