Author: Ousmane Tandja

WORLD Africa fresh ambush strikes Mali army and Russian mercenaries in Anéfis 1 minute read Just seven days after reclaiming control of Anéfis in northern Mali, the Malian armed forces along with Russian mercenary units faced a brutal ambush in the same area on Saturday. The military’s return to Anéfis failed to establish lasting security. Within a week of retaking this key stronghold in the country’s north, a military convoy was ambushed in the very sector where control had just been restored. Both Malian troops and their Russian allies came…

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic rise: local champions driving 2030 vision The Côte d’Ivoire economy has experienced remarkable growth over the past 15 years, positioning itself as a West African powerhouse. Now, the nation is doubling down on developing local business champions to spearhead its emergence as a high-income economy by 2030. From start-up to regional leaders: success stories In the industrial heart of Yopougon, just outside Abidjan, workers at Kaera’s facility package thousands of natural cosmetic bottles daily. The company, founded by Fodé Yattabaré in a modest apartment during the late…

Economy Gabon steps up fight against illicit financial flows with new measures By Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2026 71 No comments Libreville, Sunday, July 19, 2026 — In an era where underground financial networks fuel organized crime, terrorism, and corruption, robust national control systems have become a cornerstone of international credibility. The Gabonese government is now positioning this priority as a linchpin of its governance strategy. Recent high-level meetings between Gabon’s Interior Minister, Adrien Nguema Mba, Justice Minister Augustin Emane, and André Kanga, Permanent Secretary of the Central African Anti-Money Laundering…

Economy Gabon streamlines public revenue collection through integrated tax and customs system Editorial team July 19, 2026 100 No comment Libreville — On July 14, Gabon took a decisive step toward strengthening its public finances by unifying its tax and customs administration strategies. This bold initiative brings together the General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes, led by Brigadier General Hugues Modeste Odjangou, and the General Directorate of Taxes, headed by Édith Laure Oyaya épouse Mbiguidi, in a coordinated effort to modernize revenue collection. The move reflects a fundamental shift…

The long-standing case of Didier Badji, a Senegalese gendarme who vanished in 2022, has finally reached a judicial conclusion four years after the events. This dossier, shrouded in considerable mystery for an extended period, profoundly impacted public sentiment in Dakar. The high public interest stemmed both from the victim’s profile, a member of the elite National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN Senegal), and the numerous unanswered questions surrounding his disappearance. The recent verdict marks the closure of a judicial chapter that unfolded during a particularly charged political climate. A disappearance that…

This summer, Paris Saint-Germain set its sights on one of global football’s most promising talents. Nineteen-year-old Yan Diomandé has expressed a strong desire to join the reigning double European champions. While Parisian officials have been in negotiations with RB Leipzig for several weeks, Arsenal, reeling from a monumental transfer setback, could now attempt to secure the Ivorian international’s signature. Here’s a closer look at the unfolding situation. Weeks ago, news broke regarding a significant development in the Paris Saint-Germain transfer market. Following a standout season with RB Leipzig, Yan Diomandé…