Day: June 25, 2026

In recent weeks, diplomatic efforts have intensified across West Africa to rebuild dialogue between ECOWAS member states and the Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger). At the core of these intricate moves lies the security challenge and the imperative to craft common policies that can harmonise actions, eventually leading to pooled resources. To give this emergency diplomacy a fair chance, all parties must follow tacit rules: sidestep the contentious withdrawal of the three AES countries from ECOWAS, bury the resentment from hostile propaganda campaigns launched by AES regimes…

2026 World Cup paraguay vs australia: why a draw makes sense for both teams in world cup group d Share Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger Australia (second) and Paraguay (third) in group D face off from Thursday night into Friday in San Francisco. A draw could be enough for both to reach the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. What will be the final outcome in group D? Ahead of the third and final matchday on Thursday night into Friday, two things are certain: the United States, with…

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has significantly escalated its measures to combat the Ebola virus disease. This intensified response comes amid growing concerns following the recent confirmation of an Ebola case in France, involving a humanitarian doctor who had previously worked in an epidemic zone within the DRC. In an official statement, Congolese authorities described the situation as a "serious health alert signal," emphasizing their proactive stance to prevent any potential transmission chain from crossing national borders. Officials assert that these actions align with a strategy…

The military training centre in Bèmbèrèkè hosted a solemn ceremony on Thursday, 25 June 2026, as nearly 900 new recruits from the Republican Police and the Water, Forests and Hunting Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of senior officials, moved family members and friends, the 895 recruits — drawn from the 2024 and 2025 intakes of the Water, Forests and Hunting Corps and the 2025 intake of the Republican Police — were presented to the national flag. This important event marks the official conclusion of their shared basic…

Faced with shifting security threats in the Gulf of Guinea and the need to strengthen national sovereignty, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a major modernisation programme for the defence and security forces. Key measures include the acquisition of MI-35 attack helicopters and new frigates to boost Gabon’s operational capabilities on land, at sea and in the air. In his state of the nation address, the head of state highlighted the progress made since the start of the Transition in reinforcing the country’s security apparatus. He noted that the…

Morocco and Iraq explore deeper security cooperation Security cooperation in public safety, intelligence, technical assistance, and police training was at the heart of a meeting on Thursday in Rabat between Abdellatif Hammouchi and the Iraqi ambassador to Morocco. The two sides also addressed regional security challenges and the fight against international terrorism. The Director General of National Security and Territory Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Morocco, Hayder Shiya Albarrak, on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the DGSN headquarters in Rabat. During the meeting,…

Politics Gabon welcomes five new ambassadors as diplomatic ties deepen Diplomacy is not only measured by official visits or international summits. It is also reflected in the signals sent by states when they choose to establish, strengthen, or reactivate their representations in a country. By receiving the credentials of five new ambassadors accredited to the Gabonese Republic, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema presided over much more than a ceremonial event. The occasion highlights a reality that is becoming increasingly visible: Gabon is gradually regaining a central place in the continent’s…