The Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the Security Council to accelerate the process of withdrawal of MONUSCO. According to Congolese authorities, the UN mission has failed to end cycles of violence in the east of the country or ensure the protection of civilians, its main mission. MONUSCO evokes a gradual and responsible departure.

In Cotonou, Benin, the start of the school year is scheduled for mid-September, but for some teenagers the holidays are very studious. Through summer camps, they learn about the world of the digital economy.

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