Drag race revolution: South Africa leads LGBTQIA+ progress

It is no secret that South Africa has one of the most progressive Constitutions in the world. In 1996, the South African Constitution was the first to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Almost three decades later, South African...

Taking Critical Steps Toward Peaceful Human-Elephant Co-Existence in Gabon

See photos HERE See FRENCH below. En FRANÇAIS ci-dessous. Libreville, Gabonese Republic, February 26, 2025 - A 2-year project fostering peaceful human-elephant co-existence in Gabon was launched by the Minister of Water and Forests on 17 February....

INES-Ruhengeri Hosts 4th Annual Intercultural Day to Promote Unity Across Cultures

1 INES Ruhengeri Chancellor, Bishop Vincent Harolimana (3rd right) blessed the cultural day as DRC students showcased their food culture The INES-Ruhengeri Institute of Applied Science recently celebrated its 4th edition of Intercultural Day,...

Egyptian ambassador discusses with transitional Gabonese Speaker bolstering cooperation

CAIRO – 27 February 2025: Ambassador to Libreville Reham Hussein met Speaker of the Transitional House of Representatives Jean-Francois Ndongou to exchange views on ways to push forward bilateral cooperation. That is precisely on healthcare,...

Gabon to Vote on Constitution Allowing Military Leader to Run for President 

Gabon is preparing for a referendum on November 16 to decide on a new constitution proposed by the country’s military leaders. The draft charter introduces major changes, such as abolishing the post of prime minister and creating a...

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Leads Forest Hike to Mount Gabon

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has organized a forest hike to Mount Gabon. This initiative brings together participants, including international tourists and representatives from...

Gabon to vote on constitution that would let military leader run for president

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Reactions were mixed in Gabon after military rulers this week announced that a referendum on a new constitution will be held November 16. The new charter would remove the post of prime minister, a move that critics say gives...

Conservation education is about people too: Interview with Gabon’s Léa Moussavou

With nearly 90% forest cover, Gabon is home to a biodiverse landscape that prompts the need for both conservation and environmental education among young generations. Environmental educator Léa Coralie Moussavou stresses that conservation is not...

France airlifts Madagascar’s President amid military mutiny

ALBAWABA- France evacuated Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina on Sunday as a military mutiny and mass protests threatened to overthrow his government, in a dramatic turn that has reignited debate over Paris’s lingering grip on...

U17 UNIFFAC Cup: Cameroon head coach says aware of stakes in Gabon clash...

Ahead of the fixture scheduled to kickoff at 3:30pm at the Annexe of the Bepanda Omnisport Stadium, head coach of the Cameroon selection, Alioum Saidou has said his team is aware of the stakes. He spoke in a pre-match press conference in Douala...

Stop the Harm! Cancel the Debt! Reparations and Just Transition Now!

Join the actions! Global Week of Action | 13-18 Oct Day of Globally Coordinated Mobilizations | 16 Oct Advancing the Fight for Debt, Economic and Climate Justice As the International Monetary Fund IMF International Monetary Fund Along with the...

Afrijet begins Nigeria-Gabon flight, expands regional routes 

Afrijet has launched its first-ever flight from Libreville, Gabon, to Port Harcourt, Nigeria to strengthen regional connectivity. In a statement signed by the General Director of Afrijet, Nyl Moret-Mba, the move marks a new chapter in the...

Determinants of Access to the Pentavalent 3 Vaccine Among Children Aged 0-23 months in Cameroon Based on the Demographic and Health Survey 2018

Introduction Since its discovery, vaccination has been documented to be one of the most effective interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.1,2 For several decades, immunization programs have...

FG unveils policy on skills development in formal, non-formal education

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), says it has unveiled a national policy for skills development in the formal and non-formal education. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, disclosed this at a ceremony in Abuja, on Wednesday. Alausa,...

Afrijet starts Nigeria-Gabon flight

AFRIJET has launched its first-ever flight from Libreville, Gabon, to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in a significant move to strengthen regional connectivity. This, according to Afrijet, marks a new chapter in the airline’s expansion strategy, providing...

McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to finish with honour in Abidjan

Harambee Stars' striker Ryan Ogam (15) leads the celebrations after scoring against Burundi/HANDOUTKenya’s Harambee Stars will close their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in Abidjan on Tuesday, facing African champions Cote d'Ivoire at the...

US deportations to China continue amid shifts in immigration crackdown

The Trump administration has confirmed that the deportation of Chinese nationals is still underway as part of a broader effort to enforce U.S. immigration laws. In an emailed response to VOA this week, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Trump targets illegal immigrants from Nigeria, other African countries

By Paul Dada There are indications that thousands of illegal immigrants from Nigeria and other African countries may be deported from the U.S by the Donald Trump administration. Trump, since he was sworn-in, has already started to make good his...

US begins deportation of illegal immigrants

Colombo, Feb 06 (Daily Mirror) - The United States has started deporting migrants who entered the country illegally, with more than 3,000 Sri Lankans among the over 1.4 million individuals scheduled for removal under the Trump administration's new...

Poll: Only 5% of Moroccans trust other ethnic groups, far below African average

Only 5% of Moroccans surveyed expressed a high level of trust in individuals from other ethnic groups, revealed a recent poll conducted by the pan-African network Afrobarometer poll, while 49% reported having little trust. Unlike in Guinea, Mali,...