diff --git a/python-logilab-common.spec b/python-logilab-common.spec
index 7d7f98c..9a63c9f 100644
--- a/python-logilab-common.spec
+++ b/python-logilab-common.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          python-logilab-common
-Version:       1.9.7
+Version:       1.9.8
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       A collection of low-level Python packages and modules used by Logilab projects
 Group:         System/Libraries/Python
@@ -60,6 +60,9 @@ sed -i "/\/registry.py\//d" %{name}.filelist
 %doc COPYING
 
 %changelog
+* Thu Jan 05 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 1.9.8-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Wed Jun 08 2022 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 1.9.7-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist