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Orange supports the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and affirms its commitment to inclusion and the visibility of women in African football

Source: APO


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As an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, equitable, and connected African football through its celebration of the TotalEnergies 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, taking place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco.

Women’s football is experiencing remarkable growth in Africa, with over 83 million viewers during the last edition of the competition. This year, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations held in five cities across Morocco marks a new milestone in the visibility of women’s football in Africa. Among the 12 participating countries, six from the Orange network have qualified and are represented this year (Morocco, Mali, Senegal, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana), demonstrating the increasing momentum of women’s football that the company actively supports.

Since 2018, Orange has implemented the 50/50 rule in its sports sponsorship actions to ensure equal representation between men’s and women’s disciplines. This principle is reflected on the ground through support for women’s national teams, as well as local initiatives such as training young girls in clubs, working with high-profile ambassadors such Fatima Tagnaout, a Moroccan international footballer, and creating content that celebrates women’s careers in sport.

To promote the sport and further enhance the visibility of women in football, Orange Morocco also launched the “Broadcast Cafés” initiative, equipping cafés across the country to broadcast the WAFCON and encourage social engagement around the tournament. Indeed, according to a recent study*, 80% of Moroccans have watched women’s football on television, but 31% face difficulties finding ways to watch the matches.

A historic partner of the CAF since 2008, Orange renewed its commitment to the development of African football in December 2023, notably through its initiatives during major CAF competitions. Beyond its technical expertise and contributions to connectivity, Orange also implements various actions aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusion. This partnership strengthens Orange’s strategy, which leverages sport to encourage equality, support digital education for youth, and ensure reliable connectivity across Africa.

To enhance the visibility of the Group’s commitment during this tournament, several media campaigns have been produced. A pan-African campaign (https://MasterMedia.Orange.com) will be broadcast across all participating Orange countries, while another will be aired locally in Morocco (https://MasterMedia.Orange.com).

Yasser Shaker, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, said: “Being a partner of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is much more than a sports commitment: in its role as a responsible operator in Africa, it is a way to support countries in positive societal dynamics. Sport, and in particular women’s football, is a powerful lever for national pride, inclusion and freedom.”

Caroline Guillaumin, Executive Vice President of Communications at Orange, said: “This partnership is built to send out a strong signal demonstrating a concrete commitment to greater equity in sport. The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is an opportunity to highlight the careers of inspiring women, both on and off the field, and to amplify their voices through our content and local initiatives.”

* Orange/ Two Circles, “Harnessing the power of women’s football”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Orange Middle East and Africa.

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Orange soutient la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations Féminine 2025 et affirme son engagement pour l’inclusion et le rayonnement des femmes dans le football africain


En tant que partenaire officiel de la Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) et à l’occasion de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) Féminine TotalEnergies 2025, qui se tient du 5 au 26 juillet au Maroc, Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) affirme son engagement en faveur d’un football africain plus inclusif, équitable et connecté.

Le football féminin connaît une croissance remarquable en Afrique avec plus de 83 millions de téléspectateurs lors de la dernière édition. Cette année la CAN Féminine, qui se tiendra dans 5 villes du Maroc, marque une nouvelle étape dans la visibilité du football féminin en Afrique. Parmi les 12 pays représentés, six pays du réseau Orange ont été qualifiés et sont représentés cette année (Maroc, Mali, Sénégal, Tunisie, République Démocratique du Congo, Botswana), preuve du dynamisme croissant de la pratique féminine que l’entreprise accompagne activement.

Depuis 2018, Orange applique la règle du 50/50 dans son sponsoring sportif, pour garantir une représentation équivalente entre les disciplines masculines et féminines. Ce principe se traduit sur le terrain par le soutien aux équipes nationales féminines, mais aussi à des initiatives locales telles que la formation de jeunes filles en académie, la mise en avant d’ambassadrices comme Fatima Tagnaout, footballeuse internationale marocaine, et la création de contenus qui valorisent les parcours féminins dans le sport.

Afin de promouvoir le sport et renforcer la visibilité des femmes dans le football Orange Maroc a également lancé l’initiative « Broadcast Cafés », équipant des cafés à travers le pays pour diffuser la WAFCON et encourager la convivialité autour du tournoi. En effet, selon une étude récente*, 80 % des Marocains ont regardé du football féminin à la télévision, mais 31 % rencontrent des difficultés pour accéder aux diffusions.

Partenaire historique de la CAF depuis 2008, Orange a renouvelé en décembre 2023 son engagement pour le développement du football africain, notamment à travers ses initiatives lors des principales compétitions de la CAF. Au-delà de son expertise technique et de sa contribution en matière de connectivité, Orange déploie également diverses actions visant à promouvoir la mixité et l’inclusion. Ce partenariat renforce la stratégie d’Orange, qui s’appuie sur le sport pour encourager l’égalité, favoriser l’éducation numérique des jeunes et garantir une connectivité fiable à travers l’Afrique.

Pour renforcer la visibilité de l’engagement du Groupe à l’occasion de ce tournoi, plusieurs campagnes médias ont été réalisés. Une campagne panafricaine sera diffusée dans l’ensemble des pays Orange (https://MasterMedia.Orange.com) participants, tandis qu’une autre sera diffusée localement au Maroc (https://MasterMedia.Orange.com).

Yasser Shaker, Directeur général d’Orange Moyen-Orient et Afrique, commente : « Être partenaire de la CAN Féminine, c’est bien plus qu’un engagement sportif : en tant qu’acteur engagé sur le continent c’est une manière d’accompagner les pays dans des dynamiques sociétales positives. Le sport, et en particulier le football féminin, est un formidable levier de fierté nationale, d’inclusion et d’émancipation. »

Caroline Guillaumin, Vice-Présidente Exécutive de la Communication chez Orange, conclut : « Ce partenariat, nous l’avons voulu comme un signal fort : celui d’un engagement concret pour plus d’équité dans le sport. La CAN Féminine 2025 est l’occasion de mettre en lumière des parcours de femmes inspirantes, sur le terrain comme en dehors, et d’amplifier leurs voix à travers nos contenus et nos actions locales. »

* Orange/ Two Circles, “Harnessing the power of women’s football”

Distribué par APO Group pour Orange Middle East and Africa.

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À propos d’Orange :
Orange est l’un des principaux opérateurs de télécommunications dans le monde, avec un chiffre d’affaires de 40,3 milliards d’euros en 2024 et 127 000 salariés au 31 décembre 2024, dont 71 000 en France. Le Groupe servait 291 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024, dont 253 millions de clients mobile et 22 millions de clients haut débit fixe. Ces chiffres tiennent compte de la déconsolidation de certaines activités en Espagne liées à la création de la co-entreprise MASORANGE. Le Groupe est présent dans 26 pays (y compris les pays non consolidés).

Orange est également l’un des leaders mondiaux des services de télécommunications aux entreprises multinationales sous la marque Orange Business. En février 2023, le Groupe a présenté son plan stratégique « Lead the Future », construit sur un nouveau modèle d’entreprise et guidé par la responsabilité et l’efficacité. « Lead the Future » capitalise sur l’excellence des réseaux afin de renforcer le leadership d’Orange dans la qualité de service.

Orange est coté sur Euronext Paris (symbole ORA).

Pour plus d’informations (sur le web et votre mobile) : www.Orange.com, www.Orange-Business.com et l’app Orange News.

Orange et tout autre produit ou service d’Orange cités dans ce communiqué sont des marques détenues par Orange ou Orange Brand Services Limited.

À propos d’Orange Afrique et Moyen-Orient (OMEA) :
Orange est présent dans 18 pays en Afrique et au Moyen Orient et compte plus de 161 millions de clients au 31 décembre 2024. Avec 7,7 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024, Orange MEA est la première zone de croissance du groupe Orange. Orange Money, son offre de transfert d’argent et de services financiers, est disponible dans 17 pays et compte plus de 100 millions de clients. Orange, opérateur multi-services, partenaire de référence de la transformation digitale apporte son expertise pour accompagner le développement de nouveaux services digitaux en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient.

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United States (U.S.) Government Supports Regional Emergency Management Strengthening

Source: APO


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Today the first cohort of the Regional Public Health Emergency Management Training graduated in Abuja.  The intermediate level training was hosted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

Seventeen public health emergency operations center staff members from countries across the region (Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia, and Mali) participated in the two-week training.  They learned and strengthened the skills needed to effectively operate incident management systems for outbreak preparedness and response.  As a result, the region is now better equipped to prepare for and respond to epidemics and pandemics.

In her remarks at the graduation ceremony, the U.S. CDC Division of Global Health Protection Acting Program Director Asmau Aminu-Alhaji thanked the graduates for their dedication to public health both at home and across the region and highlighted the importance of public health collaboration and communication across borders.

The Public Health Emergency Management Professional Certification Program is part of the U.S. Government’s support for global health Security in Nigeria and globally. It provides emergency operations staff and other public health experts with specialized training in public health emergency management, operations, and other critical preparedness and response skills.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.

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Budget allocation to enable GCIS to serve the nation

Source: Government of South Africa

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has affirmed that the budget allocated to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will enable it to carry out its mandate.

“We hope that it will assist funding campaigns aimed at fighting gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and building social cohesion. We hope that, with the support of government, it will achieve all that,” Morolong said.

The GCIS is an agency of government charged with coordinating, managing, and advising on all government communication with the public, including media liaison. It is a unit in the Office of the President and falls under the political authority of the Minister in the Presidency.

Speaking to SAnews after Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni presented the GCIS Budget Vote in Parliament on Friday, the Deputy Minister explained that part of the budget will be used to fund community media.

“It is part of our plans to fund the work of community televisions and radio stations, we will have to find better funding models, especially with our advertising,” Morolong said.

He had hoped more funds could be allocated to the GCIS but assured the public that the GCIS would render the required services to them.

“We will be able to carry out our mandate as expected and we will be able to run our campaigns as expected, however, we will continue to engage the National Treasury for additional funding,” he said.

The total budget allocation to the GCIS over the 2025 MTEF period (2025/26 to 2027/28 financial years) amounts to R2.468 billion, which is spread as follows:

• In 2025/26: R820. 281 million

• In 2026/27: R805. 731 million

• In 2027/28: R842.171 million.

During her Budget Vote speech, Ntshavheni said the GCIS continues to prioritise radio as a pervasive communication channel to reach South Africans in a language of their preference and to ensure that communities engage with government.

“In the last financial year, 1 086 radio products were used to inform citizens through differentiated formats,” Ntshavheni said.

The Minister said the GCIS of the future requires an extensive capital budget to accelerate digital transformation technologies and ensure that the department remains relevant, agile and productive as the Fourth Industrial Revolution rolls into the fifth.

“I table this budget for your support, and I undertake that we will use it diligently to serve the nation. I say this particularly … as South Africa prepares to hold a National Dialogue. The GCIS and its agencies stand ready to ensure South Africans have access to information that will enable their effective participation and feedback,” the Minister said.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that government would host a National Dialogue that will enable South Africans to participate in engagements that will confront the country’s challenges and forge a path into a better future.

It will be a people-led, society-wide process to reflect on the state of the country, with people from all walks of life who will come together and help shape the next chapter of South Africa’s democracy.

All South Africans will have an opportunity to participate as individuals or through organised formations. – SAnews.gov.za

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Rio de Janeiro gears up for BRICS Summit

Source: Government of South Africa

By Gabi Khumalo

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – All eyes are on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as the city prepares to welcome Heads of State and delegations from across the world for the 17th BRICS Summit.

The Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) nations will converge in the metro for high-level engagements at the Summit taking place on 6 and 7 July 2025.

Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS has since expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. The new members were invited to join during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit, held in South Africa, in August 2023.

BRICS brings together major emerging economies, collectively representing around 49.5% of the global population, around 40% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and around 26% of global trade.

In preparing for the upcoming event, Rio has heightened security measures. On Friday afternoon, military personnel were deployed at strategic venues and sites, including hotels and museums.

Trucks delivering furniture and vehicles transporting international delegates were also seen entering and exiting the summit venue.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to participate virtually.

Representing the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will lead the UAE delegation on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

Brazil assumed the BRICS Chairship on 1 January 2025 with the theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for more Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”.

Brazil’s Presidency will focus on two priorities, including Global South Cooperation and the BRICS Partnerships for Social, and Economic and Environmental Development.

The flagship priorities of the Brazilian Chairship include global health cooperation; trade, investment, and finance; climate change; Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance; promoting global reform of the multilateral peace system and security architecture; and institutional development.

The key objectives of BRICS include strengthening economic, political, and social cooperation among its members, as well as increasing the influence of Global South countries in international governance.

Among its ambitions are reforms to global institutions such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), with a focus on improving legitimacy, equity, and operational efficiency.

The group also seeks to improve the legitimacy, equity in participation, and efficiency of global institutions, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the World Trade Organisation (WTO). – SAnews.gov.za

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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing on the occasion of the Stave Visit by President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria, Union Buildings, Tshwane

Source: President of South Africa –

Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen,
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Ambassadors,
Senior officials,
Members of the media,
Ladies and gentlemen,

As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza. 

He served as the Deputy President of the Republic from 2018 to 2023 and before that as Premier of the province of Mpumalanga.

It is appropriate that we pay tribute to him on this occasion, both for his contribution to the development of our democracy and to the quest for peace and stability on the African continent.

He was deeply committed to the cause of the South African people and to building bonds of friendship and cooperation with peoples from across the world.

I ask that we observe a moment of silence in his memory.

Your Excellency, allow me once again to welcome you to South Africa. 

This is the first visit by an Austrian Head of State to democratic South Africa.

In our Official Talks, we took the opportunity to thank the Austrian people for their support during our struggle for democracy.

We believe that this solidarity laid a firm basis for our bilateral cooperation. 

President Van der Bellen’s visit marks a new chapter for relations between Austria and South Africa as we seek to deepen investment and trade between our two countries. 

South Africa is Austria’s largest trading partner on the continent and accounts for almost a third of Austria’s total exports to the continent. 

More than a quarter of all African imports to Austria are from South Africa. 

We have acknowledged the presence of more than 70 Austrian companies with subsidiaries and agencies in South Africa. 

Later today, President Van der Bellen and I will be participating in a high-level business forum that will explore the numerous avenues for deepening bilateral investment and trade. 

South Africa welcomes the Republic of Austria’s ongoing commitment to our country’s development and to our efforts to drive inclusive growth and job creation.

Today we signed two Memoranda of Understanding. 

The first on cooperation in consular affairs and the second on technical vocational education and work-based training, which will support South Africa’s efforts to produce the skills our economy needs.

President Van der Bellen and I discussed the impact of geopolitical events. 

We affirmed the importance of multilateralism as we strive to realise a world free from conflict and war. 

We share the belief that the institutions of global governance, and particularly the United Nations Security Council, must be reformed to meet the challenges and realities of the world today. 

We took this opportunity to discuss the theme we have chosen for South Africa’s G20 Presidency, namely ‘Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’. 

It envisages a world order in which every person, every community and every country has equal opportunity to progress and to thrive.

From our discussions today, it is clear that this is an aspiration that Austria and South Africa share.

Austria is a valued partner of South Africa. This state visit will further deepen our longstanding cooperation and strengthen the ties between our two peoples.

I thank you.

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Egypt: Ambassador meets with the Thai Student Association (TSA70)

Source: APO

On 1 July 2025, His Excellency Mr. Thanawat Sirikul, Ambassador of Thailand to Egypt, met with members of the Thai Student Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage (TSA in Cairo), 70th Committee, at the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo. During the meeting, the Ambassador highlighted the Thai Government’s student-related policy to enhance national competitiveness through the promotion of digital skills and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also underscored the importance of foreign language proficiency—particularly in English and Arabic—as these skills are increasingly in demand in Thailand’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Furthermore, in light of the current fragile security situation in the region, the Ambassador emphasized the need for students to stay informed and updated on regional developments by following the news regularly.

On this occasion, the Embassy also introduced a new online certificate issuance system designed to streamline and expedite the processing of official documents. This system will be especially useful for students requiring certificates for purposes such as academic applications or scholarship requests. Additionally, members of the TSA in Cairo presented their planned activities for the upcoming semester break. These include more than ten initiatives covering areas such as academics, sports and recreation, and the overall well-being of Thai students in Cairo. In response, the Embassy expressed its continued commitment to supporting the initiatives of the TSA in Cairo.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt.

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Liberia to Continue Supporting Morocco’s Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty Over All its Territory Including Sahara Region, Autonomy Initiative as Only Solution

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The Republic of Liberia, as a new non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council starting 2026, reaffirmed on Friday in Rabat, its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and its sovereignty over all its territory, including the Sahara region.

This stance was expressed by Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti during a press briefing following her meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita.

Nyanti also reiterated her country’s full support to Morocco’s autonomy plan as “the only credible, serious and realistic solution” to the dispute.

The Liberian Foreign Minister pointed out that her country, as a new non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council starting 2026, will continue to support this position.

The Republic of Liberia, she added, also welcomes the growing international consensus and dynamic driven by HM King Mohammed VI, in support of the autonomy plan and the sovereignty of Morocco over its Sahara.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

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Morocco: Ecuador Inaugurates Its Embassy in Rabat

Source: APO


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Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Mrs. Gabriela Sommerfeld, inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Rabat on Friday.

In an address delivered during the ceremony, Mr. Bourita said the inauguration follows Ecuador’s historic decision to sever all ties with the so-called “sadr” on October 22, 2024, and to further strengthen its relations with the Kingdom of Morocco.

He highlighted that Morocco is home to 165 diplomatic missions, including 50 representations of international organizations. With 14 Latin American embassies now established in Rabat, Morocco is well-positioned to serve as a “bridge” between Latin America and Africa, offering unique advantages—cultural, geographic, and strategic. This growing diplomatic presence, he added, reflects the importance Morocco attaches to its ties with Latin America within the framework of its foreign policy.

The emerging “win-win” partnership between Morocco and Ecuador aims to set an example of effective and solidarity-based South-South cooperation, Mr. Bourita stressed, emphasizing that the two countries are committed to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, aspiring to build a strong and dynamic South-South partnership that serves the shared interests of their peoples.

On this occasion, Mr. Bourita also congratulated the Government of Ecuador on the appointment of an ambassador to lead its diplomatic mission in Morocco.

For her part, Sommerfeld stated that the opening of the embassy marks the beginning of a new era of dynamism in Morocco-Ecuador cooperation. She reaffirmed her country’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, strengthening ties across strategic sectors, and facilitating the exchange of expertise in various fields.

She pointed out that this is Ecuador’s first diplomatic mission in the Maghreb region.

Sommerfeld added that the embassy in Rabat is intended to serve as a “gateway to African markets” and reflects her government’s determination to elevate bilateral cooperation with Morocco.

The inauguration took place following talks between Mr. Bourita and Mrs. Sommerfeld, during which the Ecuadorian foreign minister reiterated her country’s support for the Autonomy Initiative presented by Morocco in 2007, which Ecuador views as the basis for a lasting solution to this regional dispute.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

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République démocratique du Congo – Bunia : des Casques bleus forment 35 jeunes à la conduite de pelleteuses


Après trois semaines d’apprentissage à la conduite d’excavatrices, également appelées pelles mécaniques ou pelleteuses, trente-cinq jeunes, dont quatre filles, ont reçu leur brevet de fin de formation vendredi 4 juillet 2025, au camp militaire de Ndoromo, situé en périphérie de Bunia. Il s’agit du deuxième groupe formé par le contingent bangladais de la MONUSCO. En novembre dernier, vingt-neuf jeunes avaient déjà suivi la même formation.

L’objectif est de doter les jeunes de Bunia et des environs de compétences professionnelles de base, afin d’améliorer leurs perspectives d’emploi dans une province confrontée à l’insécurité et au chômage massif qui touche particulièrement les plus jeunes.

Cette initiative vise également à offrir une alternative aux jeunes exposés au risque de recrutement par des groupes armés qui ciblent en priorité les personnes désœuvrées.

Arborant fièrement son brevet, Moïse Saukpa confie avoir réalisé un rêve : « J’ai suivi la formation à la conduite d’excavatrice initiée par les Bangladais. C’était un rêve que je tenais à réaliser. J’avais déjà l’intention de me former ailleurs, lors quand cette opportunité s’est présentée, j’ai décidé d’en profiter».

Pour lui, cette nouvelle compétence représente bien plus qu’un certificat : « Elle va m’apporter beaucoup : une meilleure connaissance en mécanique, mais aussi une chance de mieux m’intégrer dans la société et d’éviter les dérives. Cet encadrement aide la jeunesse à prendre conscience et à éviter les actes qui n’ont pas de sens ».

Il lance un message à ses pairs : « À ceux qui ont rejoint les groupes armés, nous disons : arrêtez de poser des actes qui nuisent au pays. Venez suivre ce type de formation qui peut vous aider à reprendre votre avenir en main ».

Desange Munguromo Unyera, l’une des quatre filles formées, encourage ses camarades à dépasser les stéréotypes : « L’avenir est incertain ; mon message aux filles de Bunia est de se donner à fond. Le travail est une valeur précieuse. J’encourage toutes les filles à suivre ce type de formation. C’était gratuit et, en retour, nous avons acquis des compétences et obtenu un brevet ».

Depuis le début de l’année, des centaines de jeunes en Ituri ont été formés par les contingents militaires de la MONUSCO à divers métiers : conduite d’engins lourds, réparation de téléphones, climatiseurs, groupes électrogènes et ordinateurs, électricité, maraîchage…

Distribué par APO Group pour Mission de l’Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO).