Author: Ousmane Tandja

Journalist

Michael Olise confirms Bayern Munich loyalty amid Real Madrid transfer speculation

Ousmane Tandja

At just 24 years old, Michael Olise has firmly established himself as a global football sensation at Bayern Munich. Last season, his exceptional talent shone through with an impressive tally of 25 goals and 28 assists across 57 appearances. Such dazzling performances inevitably linked Olise to a high-profile move, with Real Madrid reportedly showing strong interest. However, Bayern Munich has consistently maintained that their star winger is not available for transfer. The latest developments indicate that Olise himself has communicated his firm intention to remain loyal to the Bavarian giants…

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Gabon’s Banio potash project attracts Chinese investor Hui Neng Group

Ousmane Tandja

In a strategic move to unlock Gabon’s mineral wealth, the Nyanga province has become a focal point for international investors eyeing its vast mining potential. A high-level meeting chaired by Vice-President Hermann Immongault brought together key ministers overseeing energy, water, transport, mining, industry, and environmental sectors, alongside representatives from the Chinese conglomerate Hui Neng Group. The gathering centered on the Banio potash deposit, hailed as one of southern Gabon’s most promising mining ventures. Already operational in Laos and Sierra Leone, Hui Neng—a major player in energy, thermal chemistry, and potash—seeks…

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Gabon: five months under social media blackout, authorities remain silent

Ousmane Tandja

July 17, 2026, marks a stark milestone: five full months since social media platforms were shut down in Gabon. Since the High Authority of Communication (HAC) issued its February 17 directive, major digital networks have remained inaccessible without a VPN—”until further notice.” Initially framed as a crackdown on hate speech, misinformation, and national security threats, the prolonged silence from officials about lifting the ban has turned what was meant to be a temporary measure into an indefinite restriction. With no clear timeline in sight, Gabonese citizens and business owners face…

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Gabon’s bold move to overhaul state governance through legal clarity

Ousmane Tandja

Politics Gabon’s bold move to overhaul state governance through legal clarity By Editor-in-Chief July 17, 2026 142 No comment Libreville, July 17, 2026 — Major administrative reforms rarely emerge from the spotlight of grand inaugurations or infrastructure projects. Instead, they often take shape in quiet boardrooms where legal experts, academics, judges, and government officials meticulously reconstruct the foundations of the state. This week in Libreville, such a transformation is underway with the review and validation of Gabon’s upcoming Legal Drafting Guide, spearheaded by the General Secretariat of the Government. Beneath…

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PSG-Rennes en ouverture : pourquoi cette affiche dès la 1re journée de Ligue 1

Ousmane Tandja

Le calendrier est tombé le 10 juin. Le PSG ouvre sa saison de Ligue 1 [1] à domicile. Dimanche 23 août – 20h45 – Parc des Princes. En face: le Stade Rennais, sixième du dernier championnat. Le double champion d’Europe parisien retrouve un adversaire coriace. Rennes a été la seule équipe contre laquelle le PSG n’a pas réussi à marquer en championnat lors de la saison 2025-2026. Une statistique qui pèse. Le Parc des Princes [2] attend la revanche. La rencontre sera diffusée sur Ligue 1+. C’est la première fois…

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Est de la RDC: en Angola, le président congolais réaffirme son soutien aux initiatives de paix régionales

Ousmane Tandja

Est de la RDC: en Angola, le président congolais réaffirme son soutien aux initiatives de paix régionales RFI ven. 17 juillet 2026 à 1:16 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. À Luanda, Félix Tshisekedi est venu retrouver son homologue angolais João Lourenço, qui reste un acteur important des efforts diplomatiques autour de la crise dans l’est de la RDC. Avant l’ouverture du sommet, les deux chefs d’État se sont entretenus en tête-à-tête. Cette rencontre intervient alors que l’Angola poursuit les consultations qui lui…

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Est de la RDC: l’ONU impose de nouvelles sanctions contre plusieurs groupes armés dont l’AFC/M23

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Est de la RDC: l’ONU impose de nouvelles sanctions contre plusieurs groupes armés dont l’AFC/M23 RFI ven. 17 juillet 2026 à 1:01 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Avec notre correspondante à Kinshasa, Paulina Zidi Plusieurs membres du groupe armé AFC/M23, qui contrôle une partie des provinces du Nord-Kivu et du Sud-Kivu, dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), apparaissent sur cette nouvelle liste : notamment Corneille Naanga. L’ancien président de la Commission nationale électorale congolaise (Céni) est le dirigeant de l’Alliance…

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Gabon’s bold strategy to harness mining wealth for local economic growth

Ousmane Tandja

Economy Gabon’s bold strategy to harness mining wealth for local economic growth By Editorial Team July 17, 2026 97 No comments Libreville, July 17, 2026 — For generations, African nations blessed with abundant mineral resources have faced a persistent dilemma: while wealth flows from their soil, the lion’s share of added value, skilled employment, and industrial opportunities often benefits foreign economies. Gabon is now determined to break this age-old pattern. Under the leadership of Minister Zénaba Gninga Chaning, overseeing Entrepreneurship, Commerce, SMEs-SMIs, and Youth Entrepreneurship, policymakers, private sector leaders, financial…

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Le PSG va discuter avec un attaquant : Son transfert se confirme !

Ousmane Tandja

Affamé de sport, il a grandi au son des moteurs de Formule 1 et des exploits de Ronaldinho. Aujourd’hui, diplomé d’un Master de journalisme de sport, il ne rate plus un Grand Prix de F1 ni un match du PSG, ses deux passions et spécialités Avec la Coupe du monde qui approche de son dénouement, le mercato va pouvoir reprendre ses droits. Ainsi, le PSG va s’activer et plusieurs dossiers chauds vont devoir être gérés en urgence, à commencer par celui de Bradley Barcola. Des discussions sont attendus dans les…

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OM’s ivoirian tour: Abidjan showdown and social impact in Yamoussoukro

Ousmane Tandja

The Olympique de Marseille wrapped up a three-day preparatory stint in Abidjan on Saturday, July 18, following their arrival in Côte d’Ivoire on July 15. Led by coach Bruno Genesio, the French football giants brought a delegation of 80 people, including 24 players, to engage with local fans and communities. The highlight of the visit came on Friday, July 17, when OM faced Yamoussoukro FC at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium. The clash against the newly promoted Ligue 1 Ivoirienne side marked a rare opportunity for the inland club to test…

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Côte d’Ivoire leads at ECOWAS ministerial meeting in Freetown

Ousmane Tandja

Freetown is hosting the 96th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers on July 17, 2026. Representing Côte d’Ivoire at this high-level diplomatic gathering are Nialé Kaba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, along with Adama Dosso, Deputy Minister for African Integration and Ivoirians Abroad. This ministerial gathering precedes the Heads of State summit by just two days. Diplomatic activities intensify in Sierra Leone’s capital ECOWAS statutory meetings have been underway in Freetown since July 12, culminating in today’s ministerial…

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Lecornu’s landmark visit to Morocco strengthens French ties

Ousmane Tandja

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s inaugural official visit to Morocco on July 15-16, 2026, sent a clear diplomatic signal, marking a turning point in a relationship once strained by years of friction. This landmark trip, his first abroad since taking office, underscored the growing momentum toward rebuilding trust between Paris and Rabat. In the Moroccan capital, Lecornu co-chaired the 15th Haut Niveau summit with Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch—the first such high-level meeting between the two countries since 2019, following a prolonged pause in institutional dialogue. A high-powered delegation The…

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