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Lomé, June 10, 2026 — Togo’s National Assembly approved four bills on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to strengthen nuclear safety and radiological risk management. The decision, taken during the third plenary sitting of the first ordinary session of the year, marks a key step in harmonising Togolese legislation with international standards. Presided over by Assembly President Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, the session welcomed Robert Koffi Messan Eklo, Minister Delegate for Energy. Deputies validated in first reading the texts allowing Togo to join four international conventions: the Convention on Nuclear Safety…

Ligue 1: psg’s complete 2026-2027 season calendar revealed Paris The LFP today unveiled the complete 2026-2027 Ligue 1 fixture list. Fans can now discover all of Paris Saint-Germain’s match dates, both at the Parc des Princes and away, for every single matchday. The official calendar for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season has been released by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). This announcement provides PSG players and their dedicated supporters with a clear roadmap for the upcoming campaign. The highly anticipated season is set to kick off on the weekend…

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…

The detention of former Gabonese Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze continues to draw significant attention across the nation. Following his incarceration, questions persist regarding the specifics of his conditions within the Gabonese penal system. As the country navigates its political landscape under the leadership of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the circumstances surrounding high-profile detentions, such as that of Bilie-By-Nze, remain a focal point for observers and the public alike in this West Africa news development. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Economy and Finance China supplies 30% of Chad’s imports while UAE absorbs 26% of exports Two global powers shape Chad’s trade landscape, but in entirely different roles. China has cemented its position as Chad’s top supplier, accounting for 30.7% of all imports in 2025. The Asian giant delivered goods worth 306.5 billion CFA francs, a figure more than three times higher than Cameroon—the second-largest supplier—at 108.4 billion CFA francs. Libya follows with 85.8 billion CFA francs (8.6%). The nature of Chinese exports to Chad underscores the depth of this commercial…