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After weeks of anticipation, candidates who sat for the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) exam will finally learn their fate this Friday. The official release of results is slated for 10:30 AM, marking the culmination of weeks of rigorous testing across the nation. This year’s session saw participation from 286,995 students, including 149,424 boys and 138,571 girls, spread across 860 examination centers. Among the candidates were 97 students with special needs, including 36 girls, who were accommodated in 13 dedicated centers. The exams, conducted from June 1 to June 4,…

Économie Rabat hosts the 3rd arab postal leaders forum This two-day gathering focuses on adapting postal systems to rapid digital shifts driven by booming e-commerce and digital economies. Opening ceremony of the arab postal leaders forum in Rabat, June 23, 2026.

Cameroonian influencer’s arrest in Ivory Coast draws public reaction The detention of popular Cameroonian content creator Elysée le Sneiper in Abidjan has triggered widespread discussions across Cameroon. Local Reporter |3 hours ago|3 min read Summarize Listen 2Comment The arrest of Cameroonian digital personality Elysée le Sneiper in Abidjan has sparked intense debate on social platforms, with particular attention from his compatriots in Cameroon. The content creator was detained by Ivorian authorities following allegations of insulting a foreign head of state. The case stems from a three-year-old video that resurfaced during…

Morocco news Rabat: UNESCO acknowledges INRA’s pioneering role in safeguarding Morocco’s genetic diversity During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Mr. Charaf Ahmimed, Regional Director of the UNESCO Maghreb Office, commended the National Institute of Agronomic Research for its groundbreaking work in preserving Morocco’s rich agricultural genetic heritage and biodiversity. By Morocco news desk updated June 23, 20262 min read Audio feature coming soon Summarize At a prestigious gathering in Rabat, Mr. Charaf Ahmimed, Director of the UNESCO Maghreb Regional Office, publicly recognized the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA) for…

After a decade-long absence, global energy giant Shell has made a strategic return to Gabon, signing a landmark agreement with local authorities that could reshape the nation’s hydrocarbon landscape. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was finalized between Thomas Praeger, Shell’s Exploration and New Opportunities Director, and Clotaire Kondja, Gabon’s Minister of Petroleum. This partnership signals a shared commitment to revitalize exploration in a region rich in untapped energy potential. Exploring Gabon’s deep offshore frontier The newly signed agreement marks the beginning of a rigorous assessment phase rather than an immediate…

The Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, acting on instructions from Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, embarked on a Sunday assessment tour of the Nayala province. The mission aimed to gauge the evolving security landscape, boost morale among frontline forces, and address community concerns directly. With the regional governor of the Bankui area and local administrative leaders in tow, the Minister first engaged with traditional authorities in Toma. This was followed by discussions with provincial administrative chiefs and department heads. Key challenges highlighted during engagements The exchanges brought to light…

Cotonou hosts landmark education reform summit to reshape learning nationwide Cotonou is this week taking center stage in Benin’s most ambitious educational transformation yet. From June 22–26, 2026, the Azalaï Hotel is hosting a high-level workshop to design the country’s first-ever National Curriculum Framework. Spearheaded by Education Minister Armand Kuyema Natta, this initiative aims to create a unified, modern learning system that aligns perfectly with Benin’s social and economic realities—preparing tomorrow’s citizens for success. A historic convergence of leaders for education The workshop’s official launch on June 22 drew an…

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a total of 1,003 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 254 deaths—a mortality rate of 25.3%. The figures, released by the National Institute of Public Health (Institut National de Santé Publique, INSP), reflect a sharp increase in detected cases since the outbreak’s early stages. The vast majority of infections and fatalities have been concentrated in Ituri province, where 91.3% of cases and 80.7% of deaths have occurred. This remote region in northeastern DRC has long struggled with armed group violence,…

Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has firmly rejected claims suggesting that lawmakers issued an ultimatum to the country’s President. Speaking during a plenary session focused on labor and social security reforms, Sonko addressed mounting political speculation surrounding the constitutional revision process, calling the allegations baseless and misleading. Addressing lawmakers during deliberations on critical legislative texts, Sonko clarified the Assembly’s role in the constitutional review process. He emphasized that the Parliament’s actions remain within the bounds of constitutional authority, with no intention of pressuring the executive branch. « This is…