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Gabon The president’s tour in Woleu-Ntem seems to be part of a broader ambition. To make territories that have long been considered peripheral the true drivers of the country’s next phase of development. From Minvoul to Oyem, from road infrastructure to schools, from agricultural projects to healthcare equipment, the president’s tour is drawing up the […]
JOINT STATEMENT Kinshasa, July 11, 2026 – The Democratic Republic of Congo is taking significant action on World Population Day, emphasizing the crucial role of its youth. With over 65% of its citizens under the age of 25, the nation is dedicating this observance to a powerful theme: « Fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of […]
Mombasa: Le Maroc renforce son engagement dans le Processus de Tanger Le Maroc a pris part aux travaux de la deuxième Conférence politique sur le nexus entre la paix, la sécurité et le développement, les 11 et 12 juillet à Mombasa au Kenya. Cette conférence s’inscrit dans le prolongement de la première conférence politique sur […]
Ferran Torres is currently in the United States as part of the Coupe du monde 2026. The 26-year-old striker, who delivered a decisive pass to Mikel Merino in the 1/8th final against Portugal (1-0) last Monday, seems less unattainable for FC Barcelona. As Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi join the team’s attack, Barça directors will […]
The Ivory Coast is preparing a linguistic policy to value its national languages as part of its education system. A recent meeting brought together stakeholders, experts and partners to develop a framework for better integration of national languages into the curriculum. The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of National Education, Alphabétisation and […]
Décalé par le ministère du Commerce et de l’Industrie, plusieurs marques de yaourt ont été interdites sur le marché tchadien. Le Centre de contrôle de qualité des denrées alimentaires a mené une série de vérifications qui révélèrent des non-conformités graves. Le ministre du Commerce et de l’Industrie Dr Guibolo Fanga Mathieu a ordonné le retrait […]
Le 12 juillet à 8h00, l’Argentine affrontera la Suisse au stade Arrowhead (États-Unis) en quarts de finale de la Coupe du monde 2026. D’après l’analyse du supercalculateur d’Opta, l’Argentine a 57,1 % de chances de gagner en 90 minutes. La Suisse a 18,7 % de chances de créer la surprise, tandis que la probabilité d’un […]
The Republic of Mali has taken a decisive step to mend strained relations with Algeria by restoring full diplomatic representation and reopening its airspace to Algerian flights. In an official statement released today, Mali’s transitional government announced the imminent return of its ambassador to Algiers, emphasizing the move as part of efforts to “revitalize cooperation […]
Breaking News Politique: « Coup d’État militaire, coup d’État constitutionnel » : le sénateur Salomon Kalonda interpelle l’Afrique depuis Addis-Abeba⠀ ⠀ Santé: Un travailleur humanitaire américain testé positif à Ebola en RDC, selon le CDC⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: ONU : la Chine salue les efforts de la RDC contre les violences sexuelles et fait de la […]
After decades of steady gains, Gabon’s Human Development Index (HDI) has experienced a worrying decline since 2021. Official data reveals the country slipped from a high human development category in 2020, when the HDI stood at 0.704, to a moderate development ranking in 2021 with an index of 0.693. This reversal exposes the fragility of […]
Le Gabon a réaffirmé son engagement en faveur de la coopération sécuritaire internationale lors du 5ᵉ Sommet des chefs de police des Nations unies (UNCOPS), tenu les 8 et 9 juillet à New York. Représentant le pays, le ministre de l’Intérieur, de la Sécurité et de la Décentralisation, Adrien Nguema Mba, a défendu la nécessité […]
In a candid interview, France’s Ambassador to Senegal, Christine Fages, emphasizes that bilateral relations between Dakar and Paris are strengthening through mutual respect and shared strategic interests. She dismisses recent speculation about strained ties, asserting that institutional mechanisms in both countries effectively manage sensitive issues while preserving open dialogue. Sovereignty as the foundation of cooperation […]