Author: Ousmane Tandja

The Gabonese Republic, a key oil producer in Central Africa, continues to grapple with a paradox: despite vast hydrocarbon reserves, the nation remains heavily reliant on imported refined fuels. The Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (BEAC) has now sounded the alarm, urging authorities in Libreville to expedite upgrades at the Société Gabonaise de Raffinage (SOGARA)—a move deemed essential to ease fiscal strain and safeguard the region’s foreign currency reserves. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

The green light has been granted. Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, is now authorized to operate in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on July 16 at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan by Frank R. Garcia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, during an official visit that also saw the signing of several economic agreements. Bridging the rural connectivity gap with satellite technology According to the Ivorian Press Agency, Starlink will leverage its low-orbit satellite constellation to deliver high-speed internet to rural and remote areas of the…

Legal challenge launched against Ousmane Sonko’s statements about Touba Senegal is witnessing a fresh legal confrontation following public remarks attributed to Ousmane Sonko regarding Touba. A descendant of Serigne Touba has formally petitioned the Prosecutor’s Office at the Dakar High Court of First Instance, urging the initiation of a judicial investigation into the matter. In a petition dated July 14, 2026, Serigne Modou Maroun Niang—identified as a Senegalese citizen, entrepreneur, and grandson of the founder of the holy city—contends that statements linked to the PASTEF leader have severely tarnished Touba’s…

The United States Department of State has once again updated its global travel advisory, placing 23 nations under its highest-risk category—Level 4, labeled “Do Not Travel.” Among the countries now deemed too dangerous for American citizens are three West African nations that form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The justification? A sharp deterioration in security conditions and the relentless spread of terrorist networks across the region, which has become a global hotspot for instability. Washington’s stark warning: no exceptions for travel America’s travel advisory…

Education Gabon’s bold vision for education by 2030 By Editorial Team July 16, 2026 128 No comments Libreville, July 16, 2026 – Gabon has launched one of the most pivotal initiatives in its national transformation journey. By approving the roadmap for the Interim Sectoral Education Plan (PSEI) 2026-2030, the Gabonese authorities have set a clear ambition: to position the education system as the primary driver of economic diversification, social cohesion, and international competitiveness. At the Alibandeng school complex, government officials, technical and financial partners, and civil society organizations officially endorsed…

In a bold move to revitalize Benin’s economic backbone, the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion embarked on a critical two-stop visit on July 15, 2026. The agenda was clear: assess progress, dismantle operational bottlenecks, and fast-track reforms to empower local entrepreneurs and artisans as key drivers of national growth. The itinerary included stops at the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (ADPME) and the Craft Development Fund (FDA), signaling a new phase of hands-on governance. Ground-level governance: bridging policy and execution The day-long tour was far…