Author: Ousmane Tandja

Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – Moody’s latest decision on Gabon has sparked alarmist reactions, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced and strategic reality than the headlines suggest. On 24 June 2026, the US agency did not downgrade the country’s sovereign rating. Instead, Moody’s kept Gabon at Caa2 while shifting its outlook from stable to negative. This distinction is fundamental: it is less a condemnation than a warning. At a time when Gabon is undergoing an unprecedented institutional, economic and budgetary transformation since the return to civilian rule,…

In the midst of the FIFA World Cup, the city of Atlanta and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken steps to bolster their bilateral ties. A new memorandum of understanding was signed, aimed at deepening economic and industrial collaboration. The pact, inked by the Atlanta Economic Development Agency and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), covers key areas including investment, trade, logistics, and the exchange of expertise. Representatives from both sides emphasized the role of the World Cup as a driving force behind fresh partnerships, describing Atlanta and…

Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – For nearly three decades, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) represented integrated management of two resources vital for national development. That chapter now belongs to the past. During a cabinet meeting on 25 June 2026, the Gabonese government officially approved the dissolution of SEEG in favour of two new mixed-economy companies: La Gabonaise des Eaux and Électricité du Gabon. Behind this major institutional reform lies much more than a simple name change – the entire architecture of essential public services is entering…

Borussia Dortmund are set to complete a sensational transfer for TSG Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old Kosovar forward is expected to join the bundesliga giants after all terms were finalised. Asllani, who is under contract with Hoffenheim until 2029, has a performance-related release clause. Since Borussia have qualified for the Champions League group stage in the last three seasons, that clause is now active and sets the buyout at exactly €30 million. The youngster enjoyed a breakout campaign, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 35 competitive matches,…

As part of coordinated efforts led by the mayor of Abéché to improve public hygiene and food safety, the local administration of the 1st arrondissement carried out an operation on Thursday to dismantle a clandestine slaughterhouse in the Farik Aguek neighborhood. Led by Hissein Hassan Tabit, assistant to the delegated administrator, the operation shut down illegal slaughtering activities that were conducted without proper sanitary and regulatory compliance. Several heads of livestock were found on the site during the raid. District authorities reminded that animal slaughter must take place only in…

The chapter on SEEG has officially closed. The Gabonese government has formally enacted the dissolution of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon, the long-standing operator responsible for public water and electricity services for over four decades. In its place, two distinct companies are set to emerge, each dedicated to a specific utility. This pivotal decision, reached during a recent council of ministers meeting in Libreville, concludes months of anticipation and speculation regarding the future of an operator plagued by significant technical and financial shortfalls. A new dawn for Gabon’s…

Paris Saint-Germain is set for a busy summer transfer window after securing a second consecutive Champions League title. While the club aims to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad, several players are expected to leave. Among them, Randal Kolo Muani appears ready to make a permanent exit from the Rouge-et-Bleu. The 27-year-old French striker has reportedly given his approval to join a major European club. Kolo Muani says yes to Juventus Juventus has accelerated efforts to sign Randal Kolo Muani after weeks of negotiations. The Bianconeri have reached a personal agreement with…

The pursuit of Julian Alvarez continues to intensify, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly rekindling their long-standing interest in the Argentine forward. This comes two years after their initial attempts before Alvarez ultimately joined Atletico de Madrid from Manchester City. However, the Parisian giants now face fresh competition, as FC Barcelona appears ready to challenge for his signature, a prospect openly welcomed by Barcelona midfielder Pedri. The future of Julian Alvarez has become a prominent storyline in the early days of the summer transfer window, which officially commenced on June 15th and…

First sub-Saharan African economy to earn an IMF ‘low risk’ debt sustainability rating, Côte d’Ivoire cements its status as a financial market star and a preferred landing spot for international capital. After a June 24 board meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) focused on examining the sustainability of Ivorian debt, the Washington-based institution reclassified the country into the “low risk” category for both external and total public debt. This milestone, unprecedented in sub-Saharan Africa, strengthens Abidjan’s financial credibility among global investors. The Ivorian Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget…

The European Union has conveyed its willingness to engage constructively and transparently regarding the concerns raised over recent months, as stated by the organization’s office in Gabon via a social media post. In June 2025, President Brice Oligui Nguema had declared the initiation of a “unilateral denunciation procedure” for these accords, characterizing the partnership as “profoundly unbalanced” and requiring renegotiation. The EU confirms its readiness to negotiate a “new generation Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement, along with a new, mutually beneficial implementation protocol,” advocating for a forward-looking approach to establish a…