Month: July 2026

Social Gabon sets sights on a 2030 education revolution 128 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — Gabon has launched one of the most pivotal national transformation initiatives by approving the roadmap for its 2026-2030 interim education sector plan. The move signals a clear ambition: to position the education system as the driving force behind economic diversification, social cohesion, and internat...

Togo’s diplomatic influence continues to grow as Foreign Minister Robert Dussey welcomed Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, in Lomé for an official visit. The meeting, held on July 15, 2026, resulted in the signing of three pivotal agreements, with Digital Transition Minister Cina Lawson in attendance. Deepening historical ties through strategic diplomacy This marks Bettel’s second official trip to Togo in two years, following his 2024 visit. The visit underscores the robust and enduring partnership between Togo and Luxembourg, solidified since their diplomatic relations were established on March 7, 1972. To further strengthen this bond, both nations agreed to formalize regular political consultations through an upcoming framework agreement....

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu landed in Rabat Wednesday evening, greeted at the airport by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch in a display of military honors. The high-profile visit, attended by twelve French ministers including Foreign Affairs chief Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, marks a pivotal moment in Franco-Moroccan relations. Lecornu arrived directly from Qatar, where he conveyed France’s condolences following the passing of the country’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani. Akhannouch had similarly represented Morocco in Doha just days prior. This diplomatic synchronization underscores the deepening ties between Rabat and Paris. The visit follows a landmark shift in Franco-Moroccan relations when French President Emmanuel Macron f...

DRC takes UN helm in july to push global peace and resource governance Caricature by KashCaricatureThursday, July 16, 2026 - 10:54For the first time in over three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is presiding over the United Nations Security Council this July 2026. The country, currently serving as a non-permanent member for the 2026-2027 term, last held this prestigious role during the 1990-1991 session. Under the banner of "More Peace, More Justice, More Development, and More Multilateralism," Kinshasa is leveraging this platform to amplify African voices on critical global issues. Led by Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay, the DRC’s presidency focuses on two key priorities: sustainable natural resource governance and addressing sexual violence in conflict zones. A high-level...

A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge exposes how Boko Haram is weaponizing artificial intelligence, leveraging six major platforms—three from the United States and three from China—to orchestrate attacks, engineer explosives, and refine military strategies. The research, conducted by Antonia Juelich under the Cambridge Programme on AI Science & Policy, reveals a dangerous shift: AI has transitioned from a propaganda tool to a critical instrument of operational planning for the Nigerian extremist group. Inside Boko Haram's AI Arsenal: Six Platforms, Zero Oversight Between 2023 and mid-2025, Boko Haram established dedicated AI units staffed by mid-level commanders and defectors who underwent hands-on training. The group’s fighters now deploy ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Gr...