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In Lomé, nearly one hundred agents from Intercon Security, a service provider for the United Nations system, underwent intensive training on combating sexual abuse and including people with disabilities. This crucial initiative aims to align field security with the institution’s core ethical values. Lomé, 29 June 2026 – Ensuring the physical security of diplomatic facilities […]
On June 27, 2026, Bénin marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, firmly establishing its youth as the primary driving force behind its ambitious agenda in artificial intelligence (AI). The official inauguration of the National Artificial Intelligence Olympiads underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to identifying and nurturing emerging talents, thereby preparing a new […]
The National Assembly is reviewing a bill on Monday aimed at reforming professional football, which notably includes broadcasting one Ligue 1 match per matchday on free-to-air television – a move opposed by the LFP. A Ligue 1 match on free-to-air every week soon? After several delays, the National Assembly is finally examining the proposed law […]
Abidjan, this Monday, June 29, 2026, saw Ivorian newspapers presenting a diverse range of pressing topics. Front pages were dominated by crucial international economic discussions, the national football team’s significant World Cup challenge, and the launch of the latest public service entrance examinations. The nation’s economic trajectory is a major focus this week, with critical […]
INTERNATIONAL how football success unites the democratic republic of Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo’s journey with its national football team, the Léopards, to at least the World Cup Round of Sixteen represents more than just an athletic achievement. It underscores a strategic political ambition: leveraging football to foster national unity and symbolize the resurgence […]
A new video, purportedly released by jihadist factions active across the “three borders” zone, claims to document the June 17, 2026 assault on the military installation at Inates, situated within Niger’s western Tillabéry region. This footage has once again brought the precarious security situation in the area into sharp focus. The visual evidence and accompanying […]
Three budget exercises scheduled in one single session. Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute chaired a Cabinet Council on Friday, June 26, 2026, dedicated to the 2027, 2028 and 2029 budgets. With projected growth of 3.5% in 2026, public debt to be kept below 50% of GDP, and a new programme with the IMF in preparation, […]
Pêche : Le Gabon tourne la page de l’accord avec l’Union européenne LIBREVILLE / Gabon has made the strategic decision not to extend its fishing partnership agreement with the European Union, which is set to expire on June 28, 2026. This move underscores the Gabonese authorities’ firm intent to assert greater command over their vital […]
The Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) 2026 recently concluded in Libreville, bringing together the nation’s key economic stakeholders. Orchestrated by the Federation of Gabonese Enterprises (FEG), this edition marked a significant milestone: it was entirely conceived and financed by the private sector, without any government subsidies or institutional partnerships. This shift underscores the Gabonese business community’s […]
At just 19 years old, Yan Diomandé is turning heads in international football, not only for his performances on the pitch but also for the buzz surrounding his potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. The Ivorian winger, currently competing in the World Cup in North America, has expressed a strong personal connection to the French club, […]
Mines de Rubaya Security Beijing has called upon the global community to confront the fundamental drivers of the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It asserts that the illicit extraction of natural resources stands as a primary contributor to the persistent instability across the Great Lakes region. Addressing the United Nations […]
A highly anticipated plenary session is set to commence in Dakar, Senegal, today. Lawmakers are poised to deliberate on a proposed constitutional revision, moving towards its adoption, which is expected to inaugurate a new institutional chapter for the nation. This significant legislative effort aims to address several critical areas: the rebalancing of governmental powers, the […]