Day: July 1, 2026

The Ministry of Living Environment and Transport has officially extended the registration period for civil engineers in Bénin to join their national professional body. Professionals now have an additional 30 days to complete the mandatory registration process through the designated digital portal. New deadline for professional registration in Bénin This administrative decision, announced by Minister Georges Alé, aligns with the provisions of Decree No. 2021-300 of June 9, 2021, which regulates the civil engineering profession. The extension aims to provide ample time for all qualified individuals to be included in…

In nations where authoritarian rule tightens its grip, the suppression of dissent and the shutdown of independent media are merely the opening acts. The final frontier for total control is the economic independence of the people. History has shown time and again that to fully dominate a population, a regime must not only dictate what they think but also what they eat and how they earn a living. Mali’s current military-led administration is no exception. Under the guise of a meticulously orchestrated ceremony—featuring the unveiling of a so-called Charter for…

PDS calls for rejection of constitutional overhaul in Sénégal The Parti Démocratique Sénégalais (PDS) has officially declared its opposition to the proposed constitutional revisions currently under debate. While the party, headed by Karim Wade, expressed approval of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to let the citizens decide via a referendum, it is calling for a decisive “no” vote across the country. A firm stance against proposed reforms In a formal statement, the PDS emphasized that the upcoming national consultation is a critical moment for the people of Sénégal. The party…

AC Milan breaks transfer record with Gonçalo Ramos deal In a bold statement of intent, AC Milan have shattered their own transfer record to secure the services of Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos. The 25-year-old attacker, previously starring at Paris Saint-Germain, has joined the Rossoneri on a deal worth an estimated £60 million (€70 million), with his contract running until 2031. The deal represents a significant financial outlay for the Serie A giants, eclipsing the €42 million Milan paid Lille for Rafael Leão in 2019. This acquisition underscores the club’s ambition…

At just 23 years old, Bradley Barcola is enjoying a sensational run of form. Having already secured the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League trophy with PSG, the winger is now setting his sights on global glory with the French national team. As the squad led by Didier Deschamps prepares for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, speculation regarding the attacker’s future at the club level is beginning to intensify. The 2026 World Cup is producing its fair share of drama. While heavyweights like Germany and the…

Following the implementation of military programming legislation last year, the government is now focusing its efforts on the modernization of the National Police. During the Council of Ministers session on June 25, 2026, a new security programming bill was adopted, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This legislative step follows through on objectives previously outlined by Vice-President Hermann Immongault earlier this year. The primary objective of this text is to align the nation’s security infrastructure with an increasingly complex global landscape. According to government officials, the emergence of sophisticated…

Rabat recently hosted a significant meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, the President of Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The discussions, held on Tuesday, focused on enhancing coordination between the two nations across various aspects of air navigation. This pivotal encounter took place on the sidelines of the 29th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, hosted in Morocco. Both delegations thoroughly explored strategies to bolster the safety and security of air navigation while identifying avenues…

Environment Gabon’s national parks seek FSC certification to boost global conservation Editorial Team July 1, 2026 168 No comments Libreville, July 1, 2026 – With global climate challenges reshaping economic and environmental priorities worldwide, Gabon is taking a bold step forward by initiating the FSC certification process for all thirteen of its national parks. This technical initiative represents a far greater ambition: transforming the country’s protected area network into an international benchmark for environmental governance, seamlessly blending biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and access to green financing. Led by the National…