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President Félix Tshisekedi cancels scheduled New York visit Kinshasa, July 20, 2026 — The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has canceled his upcoming trip to New York, where he was scheduled to lead a high-profile United Nations Security Council debate on the governance of natural resources as a foundation for peace, security, and prosperity. The decision comes just days before the planned July 22 event, which was to mark the culmination of the DRC’s presidency of the UN Security Council for the month. The gathering was set to focus on how responsible management of natural wealth can foster stability and economic growth across Africa and beyond. According to an informed source within the presidential circle, the cancell...

The Constitutional Court of Bénin concluded a five-day workshop on Friday, July 17, in Agoué, dedicated to assessing the presidential election held on April 12, 2026.Key takeaways from the post-election evaluationDuring the session, members of the High Court reviewed the entire electoral process to pinpoint strengths, challenges, and areas requiring enhancement ahead of future polls. The closing ceremony was led by Vice President Nicolas Assogba, standing in for President Dorothé Sossa, who was absent.Strengthening electoral integrityIn his address, Vice President Assogba praised the quality of the discussions and confirmed that the workshop’s goals had been fully met. He emphasized the critical role of evaluating practices to refine institutional operations, quoting management expert Pete...

The calm of the Tillabéri region was shattered on the afternoon of Friday, July 17, 2026, when a military convoy fell victim to a deadly ambush. Along the dusty road connecting Bankilaré to Téra, near the remote village of Doungouro, an administrative liaison detachment from the Nigerien Forces de Défense et de Sécurité (FDS) encountered an orchestrated assault. The attack, described by local military sources as a coordinated strike, involved the detonation of improvised explosive devices followed by sustained gunfire from unidentified armed groups. The toll was immediate and devastating: sixteen soldiers were killed in the initial volley, while twenty-three others sustained injuries of varying severity. Nine of the wounded required urgent evacuation to the Centre hospitalier des armées f...

WORLD AfricaNorthern Mali: army and Russian mercenaries ambushed near AnéfisJust days after reclaiming control of Anéfis in northern Mali, Malian forces and their Russian mercenary allies faced a fresh ambush in the same area.The return of Malian troops to Anéfis proved short-lived as their convoy was targeted in a coordinated attack on Saturday. Both national army personnel and Wagner-affiliated fighters were caught in the deadly trap, underscoring the persistent security challenges gripping the region.This latest strike highlights the ongoing threat posed by jihadist factions despite recent military operations. The incident raises serious doubts about the long-term viability of holding recaptured territories when key routes and access points remain vulnerable to sudden raids.Persistent i...

Madrid, Spain — The Spanish national team, La Roja, has claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in a gripping final that stretched into extra time. The decisive goal came in the 106th minute, delivered by substitute Ferran Torres, who sealed a memorable triumph 16 years after Spain’s first world championship. Spain dominates but must wait for breakthrough From the opening whistle, Spain controlled the game with relentless possession, territorial advantage, and sustained pressure. Despite registering 15 shots on target, the Spanish attack repeatedly found itself frustrated by a resolute Argentine defense anchored by Emiliano Martínez, who made a string of crucial saves against Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Aymeric Laporte. The deadlock held...

Spain secured a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph on July 19, overcoming Argentina with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the final showdown. june 11: tournament kicks off with surprising results Mexico began their campaign with a commanding 2-0 win against South Africa. june 12: asian and north american debuts The South Korea side edged past Czech Republic 2-1, while Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina settled for a 1-1 draw. june 13: high-scoring thrillers United States dominated Paraguay with a 4-1 victory, while Qatar and Switzerland played out a 1-1 stalemate. june 14: african and european clashes A tightly contested match between Brazil and Morocco ended 1-1, while Scotland triumphed 1-0 over Haiti. Australia also secured a 2-0 win against Turkey. june 15:...

The Côte d'Ivoire is setting its sights on becoming a high-income economy by 2030, and at the heart of this transformation are locally grown corporate champions. After 15 years of steady growth averaging over 6% annually, the West African nation is nurturing private enterprises that promise to become powerhouses in key sectors. From humble beginnings to industrial scale In the bustling industrial zone of Yopougon, just outside Abidjan, hundreds of workers package natural cosmetics infused with shea butter. Among them is Fodé Yattabaré, founder of Kaera, whose business began in a modest apartment in the late 2000s. Today, Kaera employs 600 people and sells its beauty products across West Africa and as far as Europe and the Middle East. Yattabaré reflects on the supportive ecosystem that ha...

Gabon-France talks: key issues in Oligui Nguema's Paris visitThe upcoming meeting between Gabon’s transitional leader President Brice Oligui Nguema and his French counterpart in Paris on July 20, 2026, will center on reviewing the agreements finalized during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Libreville in November 2025, according to high-level sources.For months, Gabon has pressed for local processing of its manganese, currently mined by Comilog—a subsidiary of the French group Eramet. Authorities in Libreville have set a firm deadline: by January 2029, all extracted ore must undergo initial local processing before export. While France endorses the principle, negotiations are underway to ease the timeline, deemed too aggressive given the substantial investments required in industrial an...

As the Euro 2024 unfolded, a surprising development emerged within the French national team. At just 24 years old, Michael Olise confided in teammates about his intention to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid this summer. This revelation, shared in the privacy of the French locker room, caught many off guard and sent shockwaves through the transfer market. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

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