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IN GABON, THE FORMER PM IS AT JAIL; IN SENEGAL, HE IS PERFECTLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY! AU GABON, L’EX PM EST AU GNOUF; AU SÉNÉGAL, IL EST PARFAITEMENT ÉLU PRÉSIDENT DE L’ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE!

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English version   It is a striking contrast that perfectly illustrates the radically different political trajectories of both countries. On one hand, Gabon is going through a tumultuous political phase where executive and judicial authorities are tightening the screws around figures who displease them. On the other hand, Senegal is staging an institutional showdown between two former allies at the top of the state, one that is as unprecedented as it is clean. The former Prime Minister of Ali Bongo, who had become one of the most critical opposition voices against the regime, was arrested at his home by the Directorate General of Research (DGR). The authorities cite a case dating back to 2008 related to unpaid state invoices for the organization of the Festival of Cultures, whose committee he chaired. For his party ( Ensemble pour le Gabon ), this is a purely political maneuver aimed at silencing a fierce opponent who openly criticized recent nationality reforms and social media sus...
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SO LONG SONNY ROLLINS! ADIEU SONNY ROLLINS!

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OVERWHELMED GABONESE BLOCK NATIONAL 1 IN ESSASSA! DES GABONAIS EXCÉDÉS BARRENT LA NATIONALE 1 À ESSASSA!

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English version   This weekend, local residents blocked National Route 1 (RN1) near Essassa—an area located between Libreville and Kango, not far from Ntoum—to protest against three consecutive days of power outages. Dear readers, the contrast is indeed striking: the grand inauguration of the brand-new "Omar Bongo Ondimba" Convention Center, a showcase symbol that CBON wishes to project of Gabon, cruelly coincides with an intensification of power cuts in households. This glaring mismatch fuels deep frustration, but above all, it highlights the profound structural dysfunctions of the Gabonese power grid managed by the SEEG. If major buildings like the new Convention Center can operate, it is generally because they benefit from high-priority grid lines or, as is increasingly the case for new constructions, dedicated hybrid systems (high-capacity industrial backup generators). The primary issue in the Greater Libreville area lies not only in power generation, but mostly in energ...
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WHAT TO REMEMBER FROM THE LAST CBON’S COUNCIL OF MINISTERS? QUE RETENIR DU DERNIER CONSEIL DES MINISTRES DE CBON?

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English version   Dear readers, here are the key takeaways from the Council of Ministers of May 22, 2026, analyzed by this blog through the lens of governance, public finances, and institutional dynamics. We are analyzing these points based on the statements in the communiqué rather than judging the relevance of the content. 1. Macroeconomic Framework and Budgetary Realism The government is undertaking a major readjustment of its financial forecasts, marking a return to a certain rigor dictated by the requirements of the IMF and CEMAC, while seeking to avoid increased tax pressure. Overall budget decrease:  The state budget has been revised downward, going from 6,358.2 billion FCFA to 5,495.2 billion FCFA (a contraction of approximately 863 billion). Downward revision of growth:  The growth projection has been reduced from 6.5% to 4.0%, despite an anticipated slight increase in oil production and prices. The sharp drop in forecasts for timber (-36.2%) and rubber (-76.9%) ...
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QU’EST CE QU’UNE TENUE TRADITIONNELLE? QU’EST CE QU’UNE TENUE TRADITIONNELLE ?

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  English version   Is a Western-cut shirt, made from a fabric bearing the BGFI Bank logo, a traditional outfit? Obviously, the kounabelists will answer in the affirmative; because for them, everything CBON advocates is inherently good. But what is a traditional outfit? A traditional outfit (or traditional costume) is a set of clothing, adornments, and accessories that reflects the cultural identity, history, and geographical environment of a group of people, a region, or a country. Unlike contemporary fashion, which evolves rapidly with global trends, traditional clothing is a heritage passed down from generation to generation, deeply rooted in a people's cultural legacy. Beyond its purely aesthetic aspect, the traditional costume has always fulfilled specific social and practical functions: ·          It visually indicates belonging to a community, an ethnic group, or a nation (for example, the Scottish tartan pattern i...
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