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On Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé, the United Nations Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and head of MONUSCO, James Swan, together with the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia, met with Togolese Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who serves as the African Union mediator for the eastern DRC crisis. According to the Togolese presidency, discussions focused on the progress of ongoing diplomatic efforts and the United Nations’ contribution to the African Union-led mediation aimed at a lasting resolution to the crisis…

Morocco reaffirms unwavering support for Libya’s political process in AU address Morocco has once again voiced its firm commitment to a political resolution of the Libyan crisis, this time during a session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC). Speaking at the PSC meeting focused on Libya, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, reiterated the kingdom’s backing for national reconciliation efforts and inter-Libyan dialogue initiatives. His remarks underscored the goal of consolidating progress and building consensus…

Franck Nguema, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, has urged a comprehensive transformation of Gabon’s National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS). During a press briefing held in Akanda on June 8, 2026, Nguema addressed the ongoing debates stemming from the 2025 World Health Organization (WHO) report. He firmly stated that the core issue is not to question the very existence of CNAMGS, but rather to enhance its capacity to ensure all insured individuals receive tangible access to high-quality healthcare services. According to Nguema, the WHO report did…

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to a political solution for Libya’s crisis during a session of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, underlined the kingdom’s support for national reconciliation and dialogue initiatives among Libyan factions. Arrouchi stressed that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on December 17, 2015 under UN auspices, remains a key framework for achieving a lasting settlement. He also highlighted the need to preserve Libya’s unity,…

Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé hosted two senior United Nations officials on Monday, 8 June 2026, in Lomé. The envoys are James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and head of MONUSCO, along with Huang Xia, the special envoy for the Great Lakes region. This meeting formed part of the biannual review of the African Union’s mediation efforts. Discussions focus on mediation progress The talks centred on the current state of diplomatic initiatives and the United Nations’ role in backing African-led mediation.…

Lomé hosted a high-level gathering on Monday, 8 June 2026, dedicated to african mediation over the crisis shaking eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region. Chaired by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the mediator appointed by the African Union, this meeting focused on a central challenge: better coordinating still scattered peace initiatives. Around the table sat the facilitators designated by the African Union, along with representatives from the United Nations, EAC, ECCAS, SADC, ICGLR and ICRC. The presence of these actors reflects the complexity of a file…

Libreville, Tuesday 9 June 2026 – The strategic dialogue held in Libreville between Gabon and the European Union goes far beyond the protocol of an annual diplomatic meeting. In the context of the Fifth Republic born from the April 2025 presidential election, this session reveals a profound shift in the relationship between Libreville and Brussels. Gabon no longer wishes to be seen as a recipient of international aid. It now aims to establish itself as a full-fledged economic, political and environmental partner. Through the exchanges held at the Omar Bongo…

A recent military intelligence report has disclosed that Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces have begun operating Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı drones, manufactured by Baykar. Satellite imagery of the sixth air base in Ben Guerir confirmed their presence. The images indicate that Morocco received these drones early last year and integrated them into the base, where they now operate alongside Bayraktar TB2 drones. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

African Union envoy faure gnassingbé intensifies efforts for peace in eastern DRC As the African Union’s (AU) designated mediator for the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes region, Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo and current AU Council Chairperson, convened an urgent high-level review in Lomé to assess six months of mediation efforts in the conflict-stricken area. The meeting brought together senior representatives from the AU facilitators, alongside delegates from the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and key regional blocs including…

Economy Libreville, Tuesday, 9 June 2026 – Just hours after officially launching work on the Kobe-Kobe deepwater port on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a strategic circle of ambassadors and representatives from the major powers involved in the project in Nyonie. More than a simple diplomatic audience, this meeting set the tone for an ambition now openly embraced: transforming Gabon into a leading industrial, logistics, and mining hub in Central Africa. Through this high-level exchange, the head of state aimed to send a clear message to…