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Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – Moody’s latest decision on Gabon has sparked alarmist reactions, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced and strategic reality than the headlines suggest. On 24 June 2026, the US agency did not downgrade the country’s sovereign rating. Instead, Moody’s kept Gabon at Caa2 while shifting its outlook from stable to negative. This distinction is fundamental: it is less a condemnation than a warning. At a time when Gabon is undergoing an unprecedented institutional, economic and budgetary transformation since the return to civilian rule,…

In the midst of the FIFA World Cup, the city of Atlanta and the Kingdom of Morocco have taken steps to bolster their bilateral ties. A new memorandum of understanding was signed, aimed at deepening economic and industrial collaboration. The pact, inked by the Atlanta Economic Development Agency and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), covers key areas including investment, trade, logistics, and the exchange of expertise. Representatives from both sides emphasized the role of the World Cup as a driving force behind fresh partnerships, describing Atlanta and…

Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – For nearly three decades, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) represented integrated management of two resources vital for national development. That chapter now belongs to the past. During a cabinet meeting on 25 June 2026, the Gabonese government officially approved the dissolution of SEEG in favour of two new mixed-economy companies: La Gabonaise des Eaux and Électricité du Gabon. Behind this major institutional reform lies much more than a simple name change – the entire architecture of essential public services is entering…

Borussia Dortmund are set to complete a sensational transfer for TSG Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old Kosovar forward is expected to join the bundesliga giants after all terms were finalised. Asllani, who is under contract with Hoffenheim until 2029, has a performance-related release clause. Since Borussia have qualified for the Champions League group stage in the last three seasons, that clause is now active and sets the buyout at exactly €30 million. The youngster enjoyed a breakout campaign, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 35 competitive matches,…

As part of coordinated efforts led by the mayor of Abéché to improve public hygiene and food safety, the local administration of the 1st arrondissement carried out an operation on Thursday to dismantle a clandestine slaughterhouse in the Farik Aguek neighborhood. Led by Hissein Hassan Tabit, assistant to the delegated administrator, the operation shut down illegal slaughtering activities that were conducted without proper sanitary and regulatory compliance. Several heads of livestock were found on the site during the raid. District authorities reminded that animal slaughter must take place only in…

The chapter on SEEG has officially closed. The Gabonese government has formally enacted the dissolution of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon, the long-standing operator responsible for public water and electricity services for over four decades. In its place, two distinct companies are set to emerge, each dedicated to a specific utility. This pivotal decision, reached during a recent council of ministers meeting in Libreville, concludes months of anticipation and speculation regarding the future of an operator plagued by significant technical and financial shortfalls. A new dawn for Gabon’s…

Match info: Spain vs Uruguay, 27 June 2026 Content Information Match Spain vs Uruguay Tournament 2026 World Cup Time 7:00 AM on 27 June 2026, Vietnam time Location Akron Stadium, Mexico Tournament stage Group H – Round 2 Spain vs Uruguay match winner prediction Uruguay entered the match against Spain with very little room for error. Two consecutive draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde left Marcelo Bielsa’s side with only two points, trailing Spain in Group H of the 2026 World Cup. Theoretically, a victory over Spain would give…

The transformation of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) is now confirmed. During its Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Gabonese executive body officially sanctioned two legislative proposals that will dissolve the integrated utility in favor of two distinct, specialized organizations. The first, to be named La Gabonaise des Eaux, will oversee the production and distribution of potable water. The second, Électricité du Gabon, will manage the entire electricity sector, from generation to commercialization. Both new entities will operate as public-private partnerships (sociétés d’économie…

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has scheduled a detailed assessment of Morocco’s port system, positioning the kingdom as a testing ground for next-generation maritime infrastructure. A tender for consulting services is set for release on July 1, 2026, with a field mission running from September 2, 2026, to February 26, 2027. The study will focus on Tanger Med, Casablanca port, and the wider national port network. Tanger Med and Casablanca are Morocco’s primary ports, sitting at the heart of international logistics chains and handling roughly 98% of the country’s…