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Gabon’s leader, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, recently reaffirmed his commitment to establishing the nation as a leading healthcare hub in Central Africa. This ambitious vision encompasses constructing modern hospital facilities, upgrading technical medical platforms, and enhancing access to quality care across the country. While aiming for a profound transformation of the national health system, this significant undertaking must navigate existing structural challenges within the sector. Despite considerable investments in recent years, many Gabonese citizens still encounter obstacles in accessing healthcare, suffer from inadequate infrastructure, and often require medical evacuations abroad…

Ecouter l’article In the wake of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s recent State of the Nation address, Pierre-Claver Maganga Moussavou, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and a respected former Vice-President of Gabon, shared his discerning perspectives. In an interview, Maganga Moussavou conveyed his appreciation for a presidential message that underscored decisive action, accountability, and a crucial shift in societal attitudes. He observed that the Head of State had reaffirmed his profound commitment to the Gabonese populace, actively encouraging citizens to assume full command of their destiny and to…

Chad Strengthening groundwater governance: Chad convenes national workshop for sustainable water management Chad hosts a high-level national workshop in N’Djamena to develop a unified action plan for sustainable groundwater management, critical for national water security and long-term development. — 2-minute read A three-day national workshop on groundwater governance kicked off today in N’Djamena. Bringing together government officials, technical partners, financial backers, civil society representatives and user groups, this initiative aims to forge a consensus-driven action plan addressing both the quantity and quality challenges facing Chad’s vital groundwater reserves. Groundwater represents…

Ecouter l’article In a strategic move to enhance public revenue mobilization, Gabon’s Court of Accounts has launched a specialized masterclass. This intensive program, which commenced on June 10, 2026, in Libreville, is specifically designed for its auditors and financial magistrates. The primary objective is to equip these control teams with sophisticated expertise in auditing the nation’s vital oil, mining, and forestry sectors, which represent key pillars of the Gabonese economy. Effective auditing demands a profound understanding. Over three days, participants delved into the intricate technical, fiscal, and operational mechanisms governing…

PolitiqueNiger Empowering young voices: children’s rights education in Gaya, Niger Balkissa Sidi Ahmed 16/06/202616 juin 2026 In Gaya, a town in southwestern Niger, a dedicated school is nurturing children’s understanding of their fundamental rights. This report highlights the initiative on the occasion of African Child Day. https://p.dw.com/p/5FUKc The school bell may have signaled the end of class, but for a group of children aged 9 to 12 at Gaya’s mission school, the day’s lesson on rights continued to resonate in the hallways. Their animated discussions revealed a newfound understanding: “Before…

General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has formally initiated a comprehensive restructuring of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG), signaling a new direction for the nation’s vital energy and water services. This strategic overhaul in Gabon represents a significant development in African politics, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency and service delivery of the public utility. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Afrique Mali’s ambitious economic growth strategy targets 2029 The West African nation of Mali has unveiled its economic ambitions for the coming three years. Bamako, Mali During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, the Malian government officially adopted its Multi-Year Budgetary and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) for 2027-2029. This strategic framework projects an average real economic growth rate of 6.5% throughout the specified period. This optimistic trajectory is underpinned by several crucial elements. These include a projected gradual improvement in the nation’s security landscape, the continued implementation of key reforms…

Authorities in Borno State, located in Nigeria’s northeast, have confirmed that close to 10,000 former Boko Haram fighters have successfully rejoined society. This significant reintegration is part of a government-backed program for reinsertion and deradicalization, strategically designed to encourage defections from insurgent groups. This announcement coincided with the graduation of 720 ex-combatants from a reinsertion center in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The ceremony was attended by various representatives from the state government. With the inclusion of this most recent group, the total number of former insurgents successfully reintegrated…