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Switzerland eliminates Colombia in World Cup 2026 penalty shootout, faces Argentina in quarterfinals
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Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday during the 2026 World Cup round of 16, after a 0-0 draw. The Swiss will now advance to face reigning champions Argentina in the quarterfinals. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was instrumental in the shootout, saving a shot from Cucho Hernandez, before Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty for Switzerland. This marks Switzerland's first time reaching the World Cup quarterfinals since 1954. Their match against Argentina is scheduled for Saturday in Kansas City.
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Ivorian youth leader Hugues Kouam茅 Yao is a candidate for the Pan-African Youth Parliament for Democracy, an initiative bringing together representatives from several West African countries. As the sole Ivorian candidate, competing against individuals from Burkina Faso, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, and Ghana, he aims to advocate for young people, particularly those in rural communities, on issues of peace, democracy, and inclusive governance. Yao's motivation stems from a desire to ensure the voices of young people, especially those in West African rural communities who are often underrepresented in decision-making spaces, are heard. He stated, "I wish to promote peace, democracy, civic participation, and inclusive youth leadership. Joining this Parliament is an opportunity for me to transform the concerns of young people into concrete proposals and contribute to the development of our continent." A former student of Lyc茅e municipal Djibo Sounkalo in Bouak茅 and currently a history student at Alassane Ouattara University in Bouak茅, Yao plans, if elected, to conduct awareness campaigns on peace, democracy, and citizenship in rural communities. He also intends to establish a listening network to gather youth concerns and translate them into proposals for decision-makers. Furthermore, the candidate seeks to strengthen young people's leadership skills and participation in public decisions, fostering closer ties between institutions and youth to promote more inclusive and equitable gove
Argentina secured a spot in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16. Egypt initially took the lead with Yasser Ibrahim scoring in the 15th minute, and Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute, his second missed penalty in this tournament and fourth overall in World Cup history. Mostafa Shobeir, the Egyptian goalkeeper, saved Messi's attempt. Mostafa Ziko extended Egypt's lead to 2-0 in the 67th minute. However, Argentina mounted a comeback in the final quarter of an hour, with Cristian Romero scoring in the 79th minute, followed by an equalizer from Lionel Messi four minutes later in the 83rd minute. Enzo Fern谩ndez then scored the winning goal in stoppage time 90+3, completing Argentina's remarkable turnaround. Argentina will now face the winner of the match between Switzerland and Colombia in the quarterfinals.
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the deployment of its new medium-voltage MV electrical switchgear range, "AirSeT," in C么te d'Ivoire. This technology, which combines pure air and vacuum interruption, aims to support the environmental transition and regulatory evolution of the Ivorian electricity sector. C么te d'Ivoire, considered the economic and energy hub of Francophone West Africa, seeks to become a regional electricity hub, particularly within the framework of the West African Power Pool WAPP. This ambition necessitates significant investments in medium-voltage distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable power supply. Nicole Malan, Vice President of Business Power Systems and Infrastructure for Schneider Electric's Sub-Saharan Africa cluster, stated that Africa has a unique opportunity to build electricity infrastructure that will remain relevant for 30 to 40 years. She added that this solution, combining "pure air and advanced digitalization," meets international standards and future market requirements. This launch aligns with C么te d'Ivoire's development strategy, which aims to achieve an electricity mix comprising 45% renewable energy by 2030. The country faces rapidly increasing demand, driven by urbanization in Abidjan and the growth of the agro-industry, especially cocoa processing. According to the group, these new devices are designed for direct integration into existing networks without