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The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad convened its second ordinary session of 2026 in N’Djamena on July 21, under the leadership of Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, who also chairs the Committee.   Attendees included Guibolo Fanga Mathieu, Minister of Trade and Industry, Saleh Bourma Ali, Deputy Minister in charge of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Yvon Sana Bangui, Governor of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), and other standing members of the Committee. During the session,…

Chelsea FC has finalised the acquisition of young English sensation Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal set to make waves across the Premier League. The Blues secured the 23-year-old attacker’s services before Arsenal could finalise their pursuit, marking a strategic coup for manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the upcoming season. Rogers joins Chelsea on a six-year contract The transfer sees Rogers sign a long-term agreement tying him to Stamford Bridge until 2033. The England international arrives with an impressive track record in domestic and European competitions, having contributed…

Six leading figures from the Ivorian Democratic Party (PDCI-RDA) walked free on Monday, July 20, 2026, after nine months behind bars. Their release was ordered by the Abidjan anti-terrorism court, as confirmed by their legal representative, Me Ange Rodrigue Dadjé, via a social media statement. The six activists—Allo Pacôme Didier, Kouleon Manhenin, N’Cho Gnangoran, Mabo Koffi Jean-Marc, Ouattara Kinjinlman and Niangoran N’Guessan Édouard—were taken into custody between late September and early October 2025, amid the heated presidential campaign. Arrests during a heated election period The detentions occurred as Côte d’Ivoire…

The activist Aba Oumar, who was recently abducted by suspected Russian mercenaries in the KM5 district of Bangui, has been transferred into custody at the Sécurité des Renseignements Intérieurs (SRI) headquarters. Authorities now accuse him of collaborating with rebel factions in the Central African Republic. From abduction to detention: the chain of events On the afternoon of July 20, witnesses reported seeing armed individuals in unmarked vehicles intercepting Aba Oumar near the KM5 roundabout—a known hotspot for security incidents. Local residents described the scene as a targeted operation, with no…

Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for Republic Mediator role in Benin The establishment of the new term’s board for the Benin Economic and Social Council (CES) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, could mark a pivotal moment for Conrad Gbaguidi’s institutional career. The outgoing CES president is widely expected to secure the position of first vice-president, a role that would grant him the additional responsibility of Republic Mediator. Conrad Gbaguidi’s potential new role reflects Benin’s evolving institutional framework. New responsibilities for the first vice-president of the CES The upcoming appointment gains significance following…