Oligui Nguema speaks out, Diomaye Faye isolated, Sonoco transforms: five African stories you need to know

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema granted a rare interview, Bassirou Diomaye Faye finds himself increasingly isolated, and Sonoco pushes ahead with its transformation — these are among the five stories you should not have missed this week. Each item sheds light on the shifting political and economic landscape across the continent, from Libreville to Dakar and beyond.