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Gabon: The Oligui plane scandal, Yann Koubdjé's luxurious blunder

The Gabonese presidential plane scandal breaks out, Yann Koubdjé at the heart of a luxury controversy. An affair that calls into question the governance of the transition led by Oligui Nguema.

Constitution of Gabon - Jean-Rémi Yama: "Oligui? You are not born a dictator, you become one"

The referendum on the new Constitution in Gabon deeply divides society. Jean-Rémy Yama calls for vigilance against a project that concentrates too much power at the top and warns that Oligui is bec...

Femicides in Ivory Coast: A silent tragedy that kills in the shadows

Femicides in Côte d'Ivoire are on the rise, with 416 women killed in 2020 in Abidjan. Despite laws, impunity reigns, and victims remain without justice.

Shipwreck on Lake Kivu: Fate or Fiasco of Maritime Governance in the DRC?

The shipwreck on Lake Kivu in the DRC highlights the poor management of the maritime sector and the recurring human tragedy of overloaded boats.

Chagos: UK ready to cede sovereignty of islands to Mauritius, a historic victory

The UK has agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after decades of legal wrangling, marking the end of a post-colonial dispute and paving the way for the land to be returned ...

Cocoa in Ivory Coast: Prices rise, but producers remain unsatisfied

Despite a 20% increase in the purchase price of cocoa in Côte d'Ivoire, producers remain dissatisfied, citing prices that are still too low and structural challenges such as aging plantations.

Rwanda: Marburg sows death – 11th death, a health crisis under tension

An 11th death from the Marburg virus has been confirmed in Rwanda. With 27 cases recorded, the epidemic is growing, tragically reminiscent of the dark days of Ebola.

DRC: When dance transforms pain into hope in Kivu

In North Kivu, children transformed by war use dance as a tool for resilience and peace. The "Invisible Kids Academy" project shows that art can become a weapon against violence.

Migrants in the Mediterranean: Tragedy in Tunisia, another dark chapter

Tragedy in the Mediterranean: twelve migrants, including three children, died in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia. These incidents are increasing, testifying to a deep migration and humanitaria...

Gabon: SEEG, when Ministers become makeshift electricians

Joël Lehman Sandoungout is at the heart of a financial scandal with Karpowership, involving Gabonese ministers in a disastrous contract for the State. Between corruption and opaque management, SEEG...