Gabon: Woleu-Ntem, a hub for Gabon’s new territorial development plan
Woleu-Ntem, a turning point in Gabon’s development strategy During his recent visit to the province of Woleu-Ntem, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema emphasized the importance of making the country’s peripheral regions the driving force behind its future growth. The choice of Woleu-Ntem as the main venue for this tour is not arbitrary. As a key […]
Read MoreCongo youth empowerment drive to fuel sustainable development goals
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Kinshasa, 11 July 2026 – The Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking bold steps this World Population Day to harness its youthful demographic dividend. With over 65% of its population under 25, the nation has adopted a forward-looking theme: « Turning youth aspirations into today’s achievements for tomorrow’s prosperity ». The […]
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Côte d’Ivoire Prepares Language Policy to Value National Languages
The Côte d’Ivoire is preparing a language policy to value its national languages, as part of efforts to improve the quality of education. A recent meeting at Grand-Bassam brought together education officials, experts, and partners to discuss ways to integrate national languages into school curricula, with the goal of making education more accessible and relevant […]
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Gabon’s human development index falls after years of progress
For over two decades, Gabon had steadily improved its Human Development Index (HDI), but recent years have seen an alarming reversal. Official data reveals a sharp decline since 2021, pushing the country from the high human development category into the medium human development bracket. The HDI dropped from 0.704 in 2020 to 0.693 in 2021, […]
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Mason Greenwood transfer saga exposes football’s unpredictable nature
Football’s transfer window rarely follows a predictable script, and the case of Mason Greenwood is proving no exception. The Marseille club, struggling with financial constraints, has been eager to offload the English winger, with Fenerbahçe emerging as the latest destination. This unexpected twist has left Italian football circles buzzing, particularly as Roma was initially considered […]
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Cameroon’s morgues overwhelmed by unclaimed bodies: a growing public health concern
Cameroon’s major urban centers face a persistent and troubling challenge: dozens of deceased individuals remain unclaimed in hospital morgues, straining capacity, complicating preservation efforts, and introducing significant public health risks. Across the nation, lifeless remains can linger for extended periods in hospital cold storage units without any family or next-of-kin coming forward. This recurring […]
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Tchad advances digital transformation in technical education with national strategy
The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training recently hosted a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena to validate a groundbreaking diagnostic report. This report lays the foundation for the future National Strategy for Digital Transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country. The event brought together key stakeholders from […]
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Chad advances digital transformation in technical and vocational education
Chad takes bold step toward digitalizing technical and vocational training The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Professional Training convened a pivotal national workshop in N’Djamena to validate an in-depth diagnostic report on the current state of digital readiness in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The gathering brought together key stakeholders to […]
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Chad advances digital education and training transformation with national strategy
The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training convened a landmark national workshop in N’Djamena to validate ground-level assessment findings as the foundation for a new national digital strategy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Held on a Thursday in mid-2026, the session brought together education leaders, trainers, policymakers and sector […]
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Preventive detention upheld in signature forgery case involving Ousmane Sonko
The Dakar Criminal Court has postponed its verdict in the signature forgery case involving former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, involving Khardiata Tandian, until July 23, 2026. Originally scheduled for July 9, 2026, the hearing was adjourned due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the alleged accomplice of the accused. During the […]
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Senegal constitutional council blocks pastef reforms amid sonko faye tensions
Politics Senegal: constitutional council rejects Pastef reforms, weakening Ousmane Sonko July 10, 2026 The Constitutional Council’s decision strikes a blow to Ousmane Sonko’s institutional ambitions as political tensions escalate between him and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Constitutional Council of Senegal has struck down the institutional reforms proposed by the ruling Pastef party’s majority in […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara Satisfait de Mobilisation Financière Record
« Je me félicite de ce succès qui témoigne de la confiance que la communauté internationale accorde à la Côte d'Ivoire, à la solidité de ses fondamentaux, à la crédibilité de sa stratégie et de ses perspectives de développement. », a déclaré Alassane Ouattara ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026. Il s'exprimait au terme des travaux […]
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