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Following another landmark season that culminated in a second consecutive Champions League title, PSG is already looking ahead to securing a historic treble next year. To maintain their dominance on the European stage, the Parisian giants recognize the necessity of bolstering their squad, particularly in the attacking department. While the name Eli Junior Kroupi has emerged as a primary target, the club’s current hesitation could prove to be a costly strategic error. On Saturday, May 30, PSG reaffirmed its status as the premier force in Europe. By defeating Arsenal in…

Economy Gabon invests in digital skills to secure future growth Report by Chief Editor June 4, 2026 82 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 – Gabon has just taken a decisive step in its digital transformation strategy. With a five-billion CFA franc allocation to the National Institute of Posts, Information and Communication Technologies, the government is setting its sights far beyond mere institutional modernization. The financial package raises a critical question for the country’s future: how to cultivate the expertise needed to drive digital transition, innovation and economic diversification in…

In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, held a high-level meeting with the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Union Parlementaire Africaine (UPA), Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge. The discussions took place against the backdrop of rising challenges facing the African continent, with both leaders exploring ways to bolster the UPA’s role in continental governance. Strengthening African parliamentary cooperation The June 4th meeting, held on the sidelines of the 85th session of the UPA Executive Committee, focused on strategic reforms to enhance the organization’s…

Economy Gabon’s financial transparency takes center stage ahead of FMI talks By Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2026 63 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — For months, economic circles buzzed with anticipation: an imminent agreement between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) seemed just around the corner. Yet despite repeated announcements, the deal never materialized. In a rare interview, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema finally shed light on the reasons behind this prolonged delay. Beneath the surface of technical negotiations with the Washington-based institution lies a fundamental question that transcends…

regulatory measure Mali imposes one-year ban on 125cc+ motorcycle imports and sales Mali’s military leadership has enacted sweeping restrictions on motorcycles displacing 125cc and above, suspending their movement outside major urban centers and prohibiting their importation and sale for a renewable one-year term. Authorities cite pressing security imperatives as justification, despite the critical role these vehicles play in local mobility and economic vitality across vast regions of the country. transport regulation This sweeping directive marks one of the most restrictive mobility policies implemented in Mali in recent years. Since June…

New US visa policy forces Gabonese travelers to neighboring countries A sweeping change in United States immigration policy will soon require visa applicants from Gabon to travel abroad for processing. Effective June 2026, American consular services in Libreville will halt visa issuance, compelling travelers to seek alternatives in nearby capitals. The adjustment affects fewer than fifty African nations currently authorized to process US entry visas. Those permitted to continue include Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Togo, creating logistical hurdles for Gabonese citizens and residents alike. Logistical and…

The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) has strongly refuted circulating reports claiming the death of Sidna Ag Hita, a key lieutenant to Iyad Ag Gali and the group’s second-in-command. The denial followed claims that Ag Hita was killed in a recent airstrike conducted by African forces in the Diabali region of central Mali. Reliable sources within the armed group confirmed that Ag Hita remains alive and in full health. They emphasized that the unverified reports lacked credible evidence, noting that no official statement from JNIM has confirmed his death…

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Senegal’s CAN 2025 Claim Stirs Controversy After Journalist’s Bold Statement The heated debate surrounding Senegal’s claim to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) title has reached new heights following a recent declaration by French journalist Alexandre Ruiz. While the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) deliberates on the matter, opinions remain sharply divided both within and outside the country. A Controversial Decision and a Fierce Legal Battle Football authorities in Africa have yet to finalize their stance on the Senegal-Morocco final. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) initially stripped…

Sonelgaz-International, the Algerian energy giant’s international arm, is set to replicate its recent success in Niger by launching a new 40-megawatt thermal power plant in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad. This announcement follows the inauguration of the Gorou Banda plant in Niamey just days ago, marking a significant milestone in the company’s African expansion strategy. from Niamey to n’djamena: sonelgaz’s african ambitions During the official inauguration of the Gorou Banda plant in Niger, Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, confirmed that groundbreaking for the 40 MW facility…