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Atlanta and Morocco strengthen economic ties with new partnership agreement
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Atlanta and Morocco strengthen economic ties with new partnership agreement

Amid the excitement of the football World Cup, the city of Atlanta and the Kingdom of Morocco have deepened their collaboration. The two partners recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing economic and industrial relations.Concluded between the Atlanta Economic Development Agency and the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), the agreement focuses on investments, trade, logistics, and the exchange of expertise.Representatives from both sides highlighted the role of the World Cup as a catalyst for new cooperation between the two territories, described as strategic gateways to their respective regions. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter
Gabon dissolves SEEG, creates two new water and electricity utilities
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Gabon dissolves SEEG, creates two new water and electricity utilities

EconomieGabon dissolves SEEG, creates two new water and electricity utilitiesFor nearly three decades, the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) symbolised an integrated management model for two resources vital to national development. That chapter has now closed.Meeting in the Council of Ministers on June 25, 2026, the Gabonese government officially approved the dissolution of SEEG, replacing it with two new mixed-economy companies: La Gabonaise des Eaux and Électricité du Gabon. Behind this major institutional reform lies much more than a name change. The entire framework of the country’s essential public services is entering a period of deep transformation.The decision comes less than two weeks after President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state-of-the-nation address. It reflects ...
Breaking Borussia Dortmund finalise deal for Bundesliga rising star
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Breaking Borussia Dortmund finalise deal for Bundesliga rising star

Football experts are abuzz with news that Borussia Dortmund (BVB) has reached an agreement to bring Fisnik Asllani to the Bundesliga club. The young striker, currently plying his trade at TSG Hoffenheim, is on the brink of a career-defining move following months of speculation. Asllani’s Bundesliga journey nears its next chapter Under contract with Hoffenheim until 2029, Asllani’s release clause has been activated due to the club’s consistent qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stages over the past three seasons. The transfer fee has been set at €30 million, reflecting both his rising market value and the financial strength of Dortmund’s recent European campaigns. The 23-year-old forward has been a standout performer in Germany’s top flight, delivering an impressive tally of...
Africa CDC welcomes Paris pledge on no travel restrictions after DRC Ebola case
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Africa CDC welcomes Paris pledge on no travel restrictions after DRC Ebola case

Un agent de santé dans le laboratoire de l'INRB The director general of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, stated that he held a 'constructive' discussion with France's health minister, Stéphanie Rist, following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola virus disease (Bundibugyo strain) on French soil. Kaseya welcomed the guarantee from Paris that no travel restrictions would be imposed in response to this case. The French embassy in Kinshasa disclosed on June 25 that the patient is a Congolese humanitarian doctor who had been involved in the Ebola response in Ituri for the NGO ALIMA. He tested positive after arriving in France, where he normally resides. This marks the first confirmed case on French territory. Kaseya affirmed that Africa CDC, the Worl...
Chad dismantles illegal slaughterhouse in Farik Aguek, Abéché
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Chad dismantles illegal slaughterhouse in Farik Aguek, Abéché

Under the coordination of the mayor of Abéché, the administration of the 1st arrondissement conducted a raid on Thursday to dismantle a clandestine slaughterhouse in the Farik Aguek neighbourhood, as part of efforts to strengthen public hygiene and food safety.Led by Hissein Hassan Tabit, assistant to the delegated administrator, the operation put an end to illegal slaughtering activities carried out outside sanitary and regulatory standards. Several heads of livestock were discovered on the site during the raid.District authorities reminded that animal slaughter must only take place in approved facilities to ensure the wholesomeness of meat for consumption. They also announced that inspection operations will continue to combat any practices that endanger public health.Through this action,...
Chad conducts inspection of flood prevention infrastructure in N’Djamena
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Chad conducts inspection of flood prevention infrastructure in N’Djamena

The Minister of Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, and Housing, Mahamat Assileck Halata, conducted an on-site inspection of critical flood-prevention infrastructure in N'Djamena ahead of the rainy season. The June 25 visit focused on assessing the operational readiness of systems under the Integrated Project for Flood Control and Urban Resilience (PILIER). Accompanied by technical teams, the minister toured key sites including the Lamadji pumping station, Chagoua warehouse, N'Djari canal, Toumaï Palace drainage channels, wastewater treatment facilities, Pedro construction site, and roadworks. A stop at the 7th arrondissement town hall warehouse allowed a review of flood-mitigation equipment and deployment strategies. Minister Halata emphasized that this inspection aligns with ongoing gov...
Gabon’s energy and water services undergo major restructuring
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Gabon’s energy and water services undergo major restructuring

The chapter of SEEG has officially closed. The Gabonese government has formally dissolved the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon, which served as the long-standing public operator for water and electricity for over four decades. In its place, two distinct companies will emerge, each dedicated to a specific utility sector. This decision, reached during a recent cabinet meeting in Libreville, concludes months of anticipation and speculation regarding the future of an operator plagued by technical and financial challenges.ending an era: Gabon's historic public utility operator transformedSEEG, previously managed by the French group Veolia until its withdrawal in 2018, had subsequently been re-nationalized by the Gabonese state. However, the company struggled to achieve stability, leading to ...
Spain vs Uruguay world cup 2026: prediction as la celeste face must-win clash
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Spain vs Uruguay world cup 2026: prediction as la celeste face must-win clash

Match details: Spain vs Uruguay – 27 june 2026DetailInformationMatchSpain vs UruguayTournamentFifa World Cup 2026Kick-off time7:00 am on 27 june 2026 (vietnam time)VenueEstadio Akron, mexicoGroup stageGroup h – second round of group matchesWhere to watch spain vs uruguay liveViewers in vietnam can follow the spain-uruguay match via the vtvgoplatform.Official live stream link: https://vtvgo.vn/Fans are advised to use authorised platforms to avoid fake links, unauthorised streams or inconsistent quality.Match prediction: can uruguay keep their world cup hopes alive?Uruguay entered this showdown with spain knowing they had little room for error. Two consecutive draws against saudi arabia and cape verde left marcelo bielsa's side with just two points, trailing spain in group h of the 2026 worl...
Gabon transforms its utility sector, splitting seeg into two specialized entities
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Gabon transforms its utility sector, splitting seeg into two specialized entities

The era of the unified Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) has officially concluded. During a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Gabonese executive body gave its approval to two legislative proposals that will dissolve the single operator, replacing it with two distinct, specialized organizations. The first, named La Gabonaise des Eaux, will assume responsibility for the production and distribution of potable water. The second, Électricité du Gabon, will focus exclusively on the electricity segment, encompassing everything from generation to commercialization. Both new entities are set to adopt a mixed-economy company structure, integrating the State with private partners in their capital ownership. Gabon's utility sector overhaul: a new era for water and e...
Jica turns Morocco into a living lab for next-generation ports
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Jica turns Morocco into a living lab for next-generation ports

Morocco’s port system continues to draw the attention of major global partners. After including the kingdom in its future cooperation projects, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has now specified the timeline in its provisional consultancy programme published on 24 June 2026. The official document states that a mission will be deployed from 2 September 2026 to 26 February 2027, following the tender launch set for 1 July 2026, to evaluate development prospects for Tangier Med, Casablanca port and the broader national port network.The document highlights that Tangier Med and Casablanca are “Morocco’s main ports, located at the heart of international logistics networks and handling around 98% of the country’s foreign trade”. This position gives Moroccan port infrastructure str...
Trump’s strategic pivot: Cameroon at the heart of america’s africa policy shift
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Trump’s strategic pivot: Cameroon at the heart of america’s africa policy shift

EconomieTrump's strategic pivot: Cameroon at the heart of america's africa policy shiftDuring his initial term, Donald Trump fundamentally reshaped United States foreign policy to directly counter China, which he views as the primary contender to American global dominance.AAASuivez Actu Cameroun sur GoogleRésumerEcouterCommenterThe Trump administration has prioritized reducing reliance on China for rare earth minerals, a critical strategic objective.To advance this initiative, Washington is leveraging GreenMet, a company founded by Drew Horn, its CEO. Horn, a former senior advisor to the Director of National Intelligence under Trump, recently visited Yaoundé for discussions that largely went unnoticed. He represents a broader American agenda, with GreenMet's associates including other trus...
Entre transfert record, polémique autour d’Emerse Faé et nouveauté chez les Oranje : retour sur la nuit américaine à la Coupe du monde 2026
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Entre transfert record, polémique autour d’Emerse Faé et nouveauté chez les Oranje : retour sur la nuit américaine à la Coupe du monde 2026

AccueilSportFootballCoupe du monde 2026Entre transfert record, polémique autour d'Emerse Faé et nouveauté chez les Oranje : retour sur la nuit américaine à la Coupe du monde 2026Voici tout ce que vous devez savoir dans cette "nuit américaine" au Mondial 2026. Gilles JoinauPublié le 26-06-2026 à 08h49La nuit américaine du 26 juinLa nuit a été riche d'enseignements aux États-Unis. La Côte d'Ivoire a encore démontré qu'elle était plus qu'une équipe "sauvage" (dixit Bastian Schweinsteiger) et l'Équateur s'est enfin réveillé contre l'Allemagne.Au niveau de l'ambiance, une vague Oranje a tout emporté sur son passage tandis que la France souhaite rendre hommage à Didier Deschamps contre la Norvège.Des éléphants ambitieux, l'Équateur soulagéDans le groupe E, l'un des plus difficiles, la Côte d'Ivo...