Author: Ousmane Tandja

Economy Gabon tackles global tech giants with bold digital sovereignty plan By Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Once seen as a borderless digital realm beyond national control, the digital economy is entering a new phase where governments worldwide are asserting their authority over citizen protection, content regulation, and the accountability of global platforms. At the AI for Good global summit and World Information Society Forum in Geneva, Gabon made its stance clear to the tech titans. The country is determined to safeguard…

Former Senegalese President to discuss UN role in Dakar Following his departure from office in March 2024, former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Dakar on July 17 for a high-level meeting with current Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The visit, announced in a statement from Sall, is part of his ongoing international consultations ahead of his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In his official communication, Macky Sall expressed gratitude to President Faye for granting the audience and thanked the Senegalese people for their unwavering…

Paul Atanga Nji, Cameroon’s esteemed Minister of State, recently undertook a significant diplomatic mission to the Vatican, embodying the nation’s strong ties with the Holy See. His presence underscored Cameroon’s commitment to international religious diplomacy and its engagement with global spiritual leadership. This high-profile visit by a key figure in Cameroon’s African politics highlights the country’s active role on the international stage. During his visit, Minister Atanga Nji proudly represented the Republic of Cameroon at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. This momentous event, held at the heart of…

France vs Spain in world cup 2026 semi-final: why this match is the ‘final before the final’ For the third time in as many competitions over the past three years, France and Spain meet in the semi-finals of a major tournament on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Reading time: 5 min “It’s not an exaggeration to call this match the final before the final.” Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente didn’t mince his words after his team’s quarter-final victory over Belgium, setting up a blockbuster semi-final against France. Didier Deschamps, France’s…

Veteran Franco-Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet was detained upon landing at Tangier Airport on July 12 during a routine administrative trip from Spain. Authorities transferred him to Casablanca, where he remains in custody under investigation for allegedly spreading false information deemed damaging to state institutions. Prosecutors allege multiple digital publications by Lmrabet violated laws against defamation and undermined constitutional bodies. The case follows a pattern critics describe as judicial harassment targeting independent voices in Morocco’s media landscape. The arrest has drawn sharp condemnation from press freedom advocates who argue the charges…

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