Day: July 11, 2026

The Malian government is taking bold steps to redefine its future, driven by a desire for national sovereignty and self-sustaining development. Mining plays a key role in this transformation. The ‘Let the Gold Shine for the Malians’ slogan has guided the adoption of a new mining code, allowing the state and domestic investors to hold up to 35% of projects. The new regulations have already allowed the recovery of 760 billion francs CFA. In 2026, this rigorous management will favor the redistribution of 18.4 billion francs CFA to 819 communes…

Libreville, Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Infos Gabon) – In African capitals and international decision-making centers, presidential tours are often perceived as exercises in political communication. The conduct of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema since Thursday seems to pursue a broader ambition: making territories long considered peripheral the true drivers of the country’s next phase of development. From Minvoul to Oyem, from road infrastructure to schools, agricultural projects to medical equipment, the president’s tour outlines the contours of a new territorial development doctrine for Gabon. A doctrine based on proximity,…

Morocco takes part in Mombasa’s second political conference on the peace-security-development nexus The Moroccan delegation, led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is actively participating in the second political conference on the peace-security-development nexus, held in Mombasa, Kenya, on July 11 and 12. This high-level gathering follows the inaugural conference in Tangier in October 2022, which resulted in the Tangier Declaration. That landmark agreement established an integrated African vision for the peace-security-development nexus, emphasizing coordinated…

The Ivory Coast is taking a decisive step toward enhancing the role of national languages in its educational framework. From July 10 to 12, 2026, a pivotal workshop was held in Grand-Bassam under the leadership of the Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Training, N’Guessan Koffi, to discuss field research findings and validate the draft National Language Education Policy. This gathering brought together education officials, language experts, and technical and financial partners with a shared mission: to establish a robust framework that integrates national languages into the learning process.…

The Government of Mali has announced the restoration of diplomatic and air travel connections with Algeria, signaling a significant thaw in bilateral relations. In an official statement released this Friday, authorities confirmed the return of Mali’s Ambassador to Algiers, marking a key step in rebuilding mutual trust and cooperation. According to the statement, the decision follows Algeria’s earlier move to reopen its airspace to Malian aircraft. Mali reciprocated by lifting restrictions on Algerian flights entering and leaving its territory. Both measures were implemented within hours of each other, reflecting a…