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European leaders urge caution in criticizing Morocco over Ceuta migration surge The Spanish government has privately urged European allies to refrain from openly criticizing Morocco following the unprecedented surge of over 72,000 migrants into Ceuta from neighboring Morocco in a matter of days. Madrid’s request came during an emergency online meeting of EU Interior Ministers, where several questioned how such a large-scale border crossing could occur without at least a loosening of Morocco’s typically stringent border controls. The Spanish delegation emphasized the need to preserve the strategic partnership with Rabat,…

Gabon’s public debt continues its upward trend, with projections indicating it will reach a staggering 94.3% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027. This trajectory, initiated during the transitional presidency and affirmed under Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s tenure, pushes the nation to a critical threshold, significantly exceeding the 70% GDP convergence criteria set by the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) in Libreville. Mounting debt trajectory alarms financial partners The accelerating pace of Gabon’s debt accumulation stands in stark contrast to the fiscal discipline commitments made to…

Gabon’s president in Abidjan to strengthen economic ties with Côte d’Ivoire 81 Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a pivotal moment in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the Gabonese president’s stop in Côte d’Ivoire carries special significance. Invited as the guest of honor by President Alassane Ouattara for Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, Oligui Nguema is not merely reinforcing bilateral ties. He is positioning Gabon within a broader continental strategy where political alliances must translate…

Union Saint-Gilloise played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw against Bodo Glimt in their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round encounter on Tuesday in Brussels, a match where they regrettably conceded all three goals from set-piece situations. The Belgian side, Union Saint-Gilloise, concluded the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie with a 3-3 stalemate against Norwegian vice-champions Bodo/Glimt. This captivating match unfolded on Tuesday evening in Ostende. The scoring began with a free-kick from Norway’s Berg in the 20th minute, putting Bodo/Glimt ahead. However, Florucz quickly…

Investigations by Human Rights Watch have revealed disturbing discrepancies in the official account of airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, a village in Mali’s Mopti region. On June 15, these strikes claimed the lives of eight civilians, with no evidence found of any armed combatants from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) among the fatalities. Ilaria Allegrozzi, a senior Sahel researcher for Human Rights Watch, highlighted the findings during a regional news segment. The organisation’s report directly challenges the narrative presented by Mali’s military allies, particularly Russian partners,…