Author: Ousmane Tandja

Tripartite RDC-HCR-RCA Kinshasa is hosting the second tripartite meeting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Central African Republic (CAR) from Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 12. The talks focus on repatriating Central African refugees living in the DRC. The gathering brings together experts from the DRC, CAR, and UNHCR. Pierre Atchom, the UNHCR country representative in the DRC, stated that 22,604 biometrically registered Central African refugees remain in the country. Most are located in the provinces of…

The Guinean conglomerate SONOCO is poised to revolutionize Gabon’s poultry sector. Following an audience with Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the pan-African group unveiled the specifics of a substantial investment initiative designed to bolster a poultry industry currently heavily reliant on foreign imports. This ambitious operator projects an annual output exceeding 15 million chickens, a scale of production previously unseen in the nation. This strategic move aligns perfectly with the economic diversification agenda championed by Gabon’s transitional authorities. They are keen to significantly cut the national food import…

The long-anticipated announcement has finally materialized for industry stakeholders. By June 30, 2026, Gabon will officially launch its inaugural national data center, a pivotal infrastructure designed to locally host critical data for government bodies, businesses, and eventually, a segment of regional digital services. This ambitious undertaking is spearheaded by ST Digital, a Gabonese firm renowned for its expertise in managed IT and cloud services, which will oversee both its construction and operational management. Mark-Alexandre Doumba, the Minister of Digital Economy, publicly confirmed this deadline during a presentation outlining the nation’s…

Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon appears to be embarking on one of the most pivotal chapters of its economic transformation. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently hosted a delegation from the Guinean SONOCO group, led by its General Director Abdoul Karim Diallo, giving concrete form to an ambitious vision articulated weeks prior at the Kigali Forum. This vision aims to foster a new development model for Gabon, rooted in productive sovereignty, enhanced cooperation among African economies, and the creation of indigenous wealth across the continent. More than a…

The Ivorian government is advancing plans to develop a high-speed rail network, positioning Côte d’Ivoire as a potential pioneer in West African rail modernization. The proposed line would link Abidjan, the nation’s bustling economic center, to Yamoussoukro, the political capital established by former president Félix Houphouët-Boigny. This ambitious project aims to slash travel time between the two cities from nearly three hours by road to just 45 minutes by train. The 640-kilometer route would extend northward, serving major urban centers including Bouaké, the country’s second-largest city, followed by Korhogo and…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is witnessing intense academic and political discussions as the government vigorously defends its proposed constitutional changes. These debates come at a critical juncture where universities are playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future through specialized forums. academic forums examine constitutional reforms amid political tensions The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation is hosting three-day intensive conferences in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi beginning June 10. These academic gatherings aim to foster scientific analysis of the 2006 Constitution’s implementation, limitations and potential reforms…