Author: Ousmane Tandja

Celebrating six and a half decades of partnership in Rabat Rabat recently became the stage for a special commemoration as Morocco and Vietnam marked 65 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations. The Vietnamese embassy in the Kingdom, in collaboration with the High Commission for Former Resistance Fighters and Army of Liberation Members, orchestrated a memorable day of events on Friday to honor this historic milestone. The festivities opened with the unveiling of an exhibition titled “President Ho Chi Minh – Emblem of Peace and International Friendship”, which runs until June 26.…

economy Gabon’s global transparency test: a critical week for governance By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — Late June in Libreville will host more than just a routine UN technical mission. The Gabonese capital is preparing to welcome one of the world’s most rigorous assessments of public governance, financial transparency, and anti-corruption efforts. From June 29 to July 1, 2026, a team of experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will conduct an in-depth review of Gabon’s systems for preventing corruption,…

Paris Saint-Germain’s summer ambitions face a major hurdle With the summer transfer window now open, Paris Saint-Germain is finalizing its plans to bolster its squad. One name dominating discussions is Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger currently competing in the World Cup with the Côte d’Ivoire national team. His impressive performances have made him one of the most sought-after players this season, and now, the club must act quickly to secure his signature. Liverpool emerges as a serious competitor The race to sign Diomandé just heated up. Liverpool has reportedly…

The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, took office on May 24 and immediately set out on a regional tour that included stops in Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sénégal. This diplomatic initiative marks a decisive shift in Bénin’s foreign policy, moving away from the strained relations that characterized the tenure of his predecessor, Patrice Talon, particularly with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). A fresh diplomatic vision for West Africa This strategic pivot reflects a broader trend in West Africa, where nations are recalibrating…

The Republic of Burundi has once again affirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This commitment was highlighted in a joint statement issued following discussions between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, who serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The recent disagreement over the proposed Cameroon-Chad railway route has exposed the fragility of unilateral decision-making in regional integration projects. Beyond technical debates, this dispute highlights the economic, geopolitical, and territorial stakes surrounding an infrastructure set to reshape trade between Cameroon, Chad, and beyond. On June 4, a high-level committee led by Cameroon’s President endorsed a railway corridor linking Ngaoundéré to N’Djamena via key cities such as Garoua, Figuil, Maroua, and Kousséri, before crossing into Chad. Authorities in Yaoundé presented this route as the most economically and technically viable option,…