Senegal youth urged to excel for nation ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Senegal youth urged to excel for nation ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Senegal’s top-performing students have been called upon to dedicate their talents to national progress as the country prepares to host a landmark sporting event. In a stirring address during the Concours général prize-giving ceremony, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye framed the Dakar 2026 […]
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Ivory Coast reaches milestone in national spatial planning with 2045 vision
National validation workshop advances Ivory Coast’s long-term territorial development strategy The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DiarraSSouba, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for the National Territorial Planning Scheme (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering brought together key stakeholders including representatives from government institutions, local authorities, technical and financial partners, […]
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Humanitarian law violations escalate in eastern DRC
In the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), persistent breaches of international humanitarian law continue to fuel a humanitarian crisis, despite repeated calls for compliance. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised urgent concerns, emphasizing the need for stricter adherence to these critical legal frameworks to safeguard civilian […]
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Khalife general of Mouride brotherhood urges peace and unity ahead of magal 2026 in Touba
The spiritual leader of Senegal’s Mouride brotherhood, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, has renewed calls for national peace, unity, and social cohesion ahead of the 2026 Grand Magal of Touba. On July 30, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to the Khalife general in the holy city of Touba. The meeting centered […]
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Côte d’Ivoire unveils national spatial plan for sustainable growth by 2045
Ivorian Government Advances Landmark Territorial Plan for 2045 The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DiarraSSouba, chaired a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan this week to validate the study for Côte d’Ivoire’s first-ever National Territorial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering brought together key decision-makers including government officials, prefects, local authorities, technical and financial […]
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Benin to lead african union peace and security council in september 2026
The Beninese diplomacy is on the verge of marking a historic moment on the continental stage. Starting in September 2026, Benin will assume the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the entire month. Final preparations for this handover were discussed in Addis Ababa between Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
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AI uncovers cryptographic weaknesses in HAWK and reduced AES
AI-powered cryptanalysis has uncovered vulnerabilities in two widely discussed encryption algorithms, HAWK and a reduced version of AES, but experts urge calm. The findings, published by Anthropic’s Frontier Red Team, reveal theoretical flaws that don’t immediately threaten current systems but highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity research. Post-quantum HAWK: A brief flight […]
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire advances blue economy with FAO-backed strategy roadmap
Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire — A two-day workshop kicked off today in Grand-Bassam to validate findings from four thematic groups focused on the blue economy. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the event aims to align these reports with the country’s sustainable development priorities while identifying concrete partnership opportunities to propel the sector forward. […]
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Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security crisis
Controversial Acquisition Amid Persistent Security Challenges On Wednesday evening, viewers of ORTM witnessed the official unveiling of Mali’s new Boeing 737, destined for the travels of Colonel Assimi Goïta and other high-ranking officials. Authorities framed the purchase as a financially sound decision, asserting that while the gross cost reached 15.6 billion West African CFA francs, […]
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Côte d’Ivoire adopts national territorial plan for 2045 development
National Workshop Validates Ivorian Territorial Development Blueprint The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to finalize the validation of the Schéma National d’Aménagement du Territoire (SNAT CI-2045). Attendees included high-ranking officials, prefects, local authorities, technical and financial partners, public administrators, private sector representatives, civil society, academics, […]
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Benin establishes first senate under constitutional reform
official Benin launches its first Senate under sweeping constitutional reforms Benin has officially ushered in a new era of bicameral governance with the inauguration of its first-ever Senate. This milestone, realized on July 30, marks a transformative step in the country’s political landscape. The Senate held its maiden session in Porto-Novo, the constitutional capital, following […]
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Richard Bona’s stark assessment of Cameroonian youth corruption ignites debate
PoliticsCameroon Richard Bona’s stark assessment of Cameroonian youth corruption ignites debate 30/07/2026July 30, 2026 Renowned bassist and vocalist Richard Bona recently declared Cameroonian youth to be “corrupted,” a statement that has provoked widespread indignation among internet users across Cameroon. https://p.dw.com/p/5HzsJ A recent Afrobarometer survey, published last March, highlighted the pervasive nature of corruption in Cameroon. […]
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