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The National Forum on Decarbonisation of the Food Industries, held Monday in Rabat by the National Federation of Agro-Food (FENAGRI), marks a pivotal step in forging a low-carbon pathway for a sector vital to Morocco's economy.Organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, this forum convened leading public, private, financial, technical and institutional players committed to sustainable transformation of the food industry in Morocco.The gathering represented a significant milestone in FENAGRI's ongoing drive to support the low-carbon transition of Morocco's food industries, amid rising energy costs, growing pressure on water resources, evolving international market demands and the gradual integration o...

Ecouter l'article After his official mission in Antananarivo, where he represented the president of Gabon during the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence, Vice President Hermann Immongault held a meeting with Gabonese nationals living on the island. The gathering offered a direct exchange with the diaspora about their everyday struggles and reaffirmed Libreville’s commitment to ongoing dialogue with its citizens abroad. During the discussions, diaspora representatives raised several persistent issues faced by Gabonese residents in Madagascar. Key concerns included the lack of a permanent consular mission, which complicates many administrative procedures, as well as matters related to Gabonese students—namely scholarship management, recognition of their academic institutions, and...

Across Niger, discussions about economic sovereignty and breaking free from external dependencies have dominated public discourse. Yet the recent announcement of a €3 million Italian grant to 'boost the tomato sector' exposes a glaring contradiction—one that challenges the very notion of self-reliance. For a nation that champions sovereignism and autarky, relying on European funding for something as fundamental as tomato farming raises a critical question: How can a country claim sovereignty when its agricultural staples depend on foreign financial lifelines? True sovereignty demands more than foreign aid Genuine economic independence cannot be purchased through external subsidies or development loans, no matter how they are framed. A country committed to self-sufficiency must invest in ...

PolitiqueAfriqueJournal 17h TU (29.06.26)PolitiqueAfriqueLa rédaction francophone de la DW29/06/202629 juin 2026Adoption de la loi de révision constitutionnelle au Sénégal. Retour de déplacés maliens dans le cercle de Bankass après un accord avec le Jnim. Adama Dieng analyse la violence xénophobe en Afrique du Sud. Focus RDC : débat entre Christian Lumu et Prince Epenge.https://p.dw.com/p/5GGmi By Fati Seyni — Analyst

Senegal's National Assembly adopts constitutional revision law amid opposition boycottThe majority parliamentary group of Pastef voted in favor of the constitutional revision law, with 129 deputies supporting the proposal. The opposition, however, staged a boycott after one of its members, Abdou Mbow, was ejected from the chamber for refusing to leave the podium.The government was represented by Minister of Justice Moussa Sarr, who presented four government amendments. All were rejected by the majority deputies. I was present at the National Assembly during the vote.Opposition boycottOpposition deputies accused the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, of violating internal regulations, leading them to boycott the session. They described the constitutional revision proposed by...

Fifa has decided not to open an investigation into allegations that the World Cup group match between Austria and Algeria was fixed, despite suspicions that the result was prearranged to benefit both teams.According to reports, the two sides were accused of agreeing to share the points in their final group fixture to secure qualification together for the round of 16.The lively encounter ended 3-3, with Austria equalising in the 96th minute just three minutes after Riyad Mahrez had put Algeria ahead.That goal, which came after a five-minute move featuring 110 consecutive passes, could have eliminated Austria and sent them home.The already tense atmosphere nearly boiled over when Marco Arnautović was seen angrily gesturing towards the Algerian bench.In the end, Ralf Rangnick's side finished ...

Liverpool have been forced to rethink their plans for a high-profile winger after top target Yan Diomande made it clear he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds are now exploring the possibility of signing Bradley Barcola, who is also under contract with the Parisian club, as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.Diomande leaning toward the Parc des PrincesLiverpool have dropped their pursuit of Diomande, the RB Leipzig teenage sensation. The 19-year-old winger, who impressed during the World Cup, is now expected to commit to the Ligue 1 champions.The PSG camp is highly confident that a deal with Leipzig will be finalised quickly. The Bundesliga side initially demanded a huge fee, which cooled the Reds' interest as they refused to exceed their own internal valuation of the young ...

Amidst a climate of political and media turbulence, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has stepped forward to emphasize the resilience of national institutions and the maintenance of civil order. Backed by a parliamentary majority, he has positioned the legislative body as the ultimate protector of the nation’s peace and security. A firm commitment to national order The Prime Minister’s message was characterized by its uncompromising and steady tone. Addressing the citizens of Sénégal directly, Ousmane Sonko dismissed ongoing rumors regarding institutional friction and the threat of crisis. He made it clear that the country's security is non-negotiable and will remain unshakeable despite external commentary. Describing current tensions as mere "storms in a teacup," Ousmane Sonko criticized th...

In Mali, thousands of displaced people have chosen to return to their homes in the Bankass circle, located in the central region. This move became possible after local communities reached agreements with the Jnim, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaeda affiliate.Villagers can now reclaim their houses and farmland, but under conditions set by the jihadist groups. Women must wear the veil, and Western-style education is banned in schools.School closures and mandatory veiling imposedThese conditions cover dress codes and prayer rituals. Men are required to wear short trousers, state-run schools are shut down, prohibiting Western teaching, and all women must wear the veil.In return, the villagers—mostly Fulani and Dogon—are allowed to resume farming and herding at the star...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on June 29 accusing the JNIM jihadist coalition, the FLA Tuareg rebels, the Malian army, and the Russian-backed Africa Corps of committing serious abuses against civilians since the coordinated attacks that shook northern and central Mali in late April. The rights organization states that all warring parties have unlawfully targeted civilians, with some also destroying and looting homes and businesses. The violence erupted after JNIM and FLA fighters launched a major offensive against junta positions, leaving at least 13 civilians dead and 25 wounded in Gao and Kidal, according to HRW. A 38-year-old resident of Kidal recounted being caught in the crossfire. “I was hit by bullets in my right shoulder and left thigh,” he said, unable to identify who...

While he seemed close to committing to Liverpool, Yan Diomandé ultimately chose to sign with PSG. That strong decision is allowing the Parisian club to move quickly on this deal — so much so that the transfer might be finalised sooner than expected, even before that of Maghnes Akliouche. This could be one of the summer transfer windows' biggest moves. PSG appears to have taken the lead in signing Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig. The winger, currently shining with Côte d'Ivoire at the World Cup, reportedly chose to join the Parisian club despite strong interest from Liverpool, which had already submitted two offers exceeding €100 million to the German side. Now, with the player's desire on their side, PSG will accelerate negotiations with RB Leipzig to reach an agreement. PSG confident a...