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Last update: an hour agoU.S.-Iran Pressure: The Trump administration rolled out fresh “Economic Fury” sanctions on May 19, targeting Iran-linked shadow banking and shipping networks—adding more than 50 new designations and blocking 19 more tankers as Washington says it’s tightening the squeeze while Trump delays a new round of attacks after talks with Gulf leaders. AFCON 2027 Draw: CAF’s Cairo draw set Nigeria’s path in Group L with Madagascar, co-host Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau—while Morocco landed in Group A with Gabon, Niger and Lesotho, and Ghana were paired with Ivory Coast in Group C. Gabon Football Transfer Watch: Gabon left-back Jacques Ekomié is drawing interest across Europe, with Strasbourg among the names linked as Angers reportedly sets an asking price of €7–10m. Health Alert: WHO declared the Central Africa Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as cases spread across borders and health systems strain. Gabon Context: The week also highlighted Gabon’s role in the ibogaine story—ibogaine is derived from a Gabon-linked plant used in Bwiti ceremonies, now in the spotlight for potential medical uses.
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