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The Youth Center in Natitingou hosted the official celebrations for World Refugee Day 2026 on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The opening ceremony was chaired by Mr. Djibril MAMA CISSE, Minister of Interior and Public Security, alongside Mrs. Aminatou SAR, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bénin, and Mr. Thomas WYLLIE, Deputy Regional Director of the UN Refugee Agency for West Africa. Activities included speeches, visits to exhibition stands showcasing income-generating projects led by refugees, and tree planting. The international theme this year was “Until everyone is safe,” intended to prompt reflection…

Cotonou and Brussels forge a new chapter in their bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on economic growth, security, and environmental sustainability. During a high-level meeting, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation under the Global Gateway initiative. a partnership built on trust and shared ambition The leaders emphasized the strong foundation of their alliance, rooted in mutual trust and long-term economic investments. Their discussions centered on aligning their efforts to tackle poverty, promote sustainable development, and ensure peace…

Supporters will have to wait. On Monday evening, the National Assembly rejected an amendment that would have required one Ligue 1 match per matchday to be broadcast on free-to-air television. The measure, initially approved in committee several weeks ago, was intended to be part of the proposed law on reforming professional sports. Its goal was to allow a channel to air a Ligue 1 game each weekend. Lawmakers backing the amendment aimed to make French football more accessible. In the explanatory statement, they argued that the growing number of broadcasters…

An independent UN investigative commission stated on Monday 29 June in Geneva that it had received reports of violence of “exceptional gravity” in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The commission detailed incidents including sexual violence, unlawful executions, and the forced recruitment of children. A worrying trend for local communities Presenting before the Human Rights Council, the commission noted that it had gathered testimonies pointing to a severe deterioration in both North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, where residents are described as “vulnerable and without protection”…

Gabon is hosting the second-cycle evaluation mission of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Libreville since June 29. Over three days, international experts, Gabonese authorities and national institutions are examining anti-corruption prevention measures and asset recovery mechanisms. For Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault, CNLCEI President Nestor Mbou and UNODC National Focal Point Séraphin Ondoumba, this assessment marks a major step in consolidating governance under the Fifth Republic. Gabon is undertaking a new international exercise to measure progress in the fight against corruption. Launched on June 29 in…

Félix Tshisekedi Politique As the debate surrounding constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to polarize its socio-political landscape, the issue took center stage on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland. This occurred during an interactive dialogue at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, which focused on the official update from the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the human rights situation in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. During the session, Abdoul Aziz Thioye, Deputy Director of the Global Operations Division at…

Western Sahara stands as the African continent’s final unresolved decolonization issue. Designated by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory, this region is a focal point where international law, regional rivalries, and energy security interests converge. A striking paradox emerges: while the military situation on the ground appears static, international diplomatic activity surrounding the conflict has reached unprecedented levels of intensity and flux. military stalemate meets dynamic diplomacy Since the 1991 United Nations-brokered ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario Front, military positions have largely remained unchanged. Morocco maintains de facto…

Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer window, with significant activity anticipated for both incoming and outgoing players. Among those expected to depart is Kang-In Lee, the 25-year-old midfielder, who appears poised for a move to Atlético de Madrid. This transfer saga could see a rapid acceleration following South Korea’s recent elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The transfer market surrounding PSG is currently buzzing with intense activity. The capital club is actively pursuing targets such as Yan Diomandé and Maghnes Akliouche. Concurrently, several players are drawing closer to…

The Gabonese government unveiled its new National Strategy for the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville. This initiative signals a clear objective: to diversify the national economy, prepare for a post-oil era, and establish Gabon as a premier global destination for sustainable travel. On paper, Gabon possesses all the natural advantages to emerge as a leading African ecotourism hub. With 88% of its landmass blanketed by equatorial forest, 800 kilometers of pristine coastline, and an impressive network of 13 national parks, the nation’s natural…

The security operation carried out on the night of June 28, 2026 in Owendo largely targeted nighttime economy establishments—bars, maquis, and small shops—which, in this working-class suburb of Greater Libreville, represent a significant income source for hundreds of vulnerable households. Behind the security imperative, a silent economic cost looms: temporary closures, lost revenue, and the arrest of informal workers. When will the night sector get regulated oversight? In a context where youth unemployment remains high and the informal economy absorbs a large share of the active population, an exclusively repressive…