Gabon’s CNAMGS needs reform for real healthcare access, says Franck Nguema

Franck Nguema, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has urged a fundamental overhaul of Gabon’s Caisse nationale d’assurance maladie et de garantie sociale (CNAMGS) during a press briefing in Akanda.

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Morocco urges political solution for Libya at African Union summit

Morocco reaffirms backing for Libya’s political accord at African Union forum The Moroccan delegation has restated its unwavering commitment to a political resolution of Libya’s prolonged crisis during a high-level

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Togo hosts un envoys in Niamey for Congo east crisis talks

On Monday, June 8, 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council, welcomed two high-ranking United Nations officials in Lomé to discuss the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic

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Bamako’s high-stakes gamble with bounty offers against militants

Mali’s bold move: cash rewards for jihadist leaders spark debate In a dramatic shift in its counterterrorism approach, authorities in Bamako have unveiled substantial financial incentives—up to two billion West

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Beninese president’s regional tour to bolster economic ties with west african partners

Diplomatic outreach aims to strengthen ties within the UEMOA bloc The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has embarked on an official visit to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau, marking a pivotal

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Morocco boosts military strength with advanced Turkish drones

The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have recently enhanced their defense capabilities by deploying advanced Bayraktar Akıncı drones, manufactured by Turkey’s Baykar. This strategic move was confirmed through high-resolution satellite imagery

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Gabon’s kobe-kobe project: a bold shift toward industrial powerhouse

Economy Gabon’s kobe-kobe project: a bold shift toward industrial powerhouse By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 241 No comment Libreville, June 9, 2026 — Hours after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony for

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Mali France crisis deepens after French officer sentenced to 20 years

A court in Bamako has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to French lieutenant-colonel Yann V., nearly a year after his arrest in Mali. The officer, who was officially stationed

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Gabon’s 2025 budget deficit widens to 5.3% of gdp amid economic slowdown

Gabon’s fiscal health took a notable turn for the worse in 2025, with the national budget deficit ballooning to 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), up from 3.8% the previous

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How Gabon’s kobe-kobe port could reshape the nation’s economy

economy how Gabon’s kobe-kobe port could reshape the nation’s economy by editor-in-chief june 9, 2026 98 no comment Libreville, june 9, 2026 — the official groundbreaking ceremony for the kobe-kobe

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Kemi Seba faces tightening legal grip over alleged cryptocurrency financing from Russia

The judicial saga surrounding Kemi Seba, the prominent panafricanist activist, has taken a dramatic turn in Pretoria as South African authorities tighten their grip. A regional court deferred a decision

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Shelter afrique launches urban development financing initiative in Rabat

This year’s annual general assembly of Shelter Afrique—the pan-African housing and urban development financier—kicked off in Rabat with a bold agenda: unlocking sustainable financing for Africa’s rapidly expanding cities. The

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