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World Cup 2026: Cura莽ao to play C么te d'Ivoire today
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Abidjan.net TV's "Titrologue" for Thursday, June 25, 2026, highlights the World Cup 2026 match between Cura莽ao and C么te d'Ivoire scheduled for today. The article also mentions other recent news from Abidjan.net TV, including a report on evictions in Yopougon Gesco, the aftermath of Alloui Brou's arrest, the swearing-in of 23 HACA agents at the Abidjan Tribunal, Deputy Adjaratou Traor茅's support for relocated families in Koumassi, the launch of a land mediation unit in C么te d'Ivoire, and a distress call from residents affected by evictions in Vridi 3 Zimbabwe. A poll asks for predictions on the C么te d'Ivoire vs. Cura莽ao match.
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On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, C么te d'Ivoire's Vice President, Ti茅moko Meyliet KON脡, held separate meetings with the Ambassadors of Algeria, S.E.M. Idriss BOUASSILA, and Mauritania, S.E.M. Mohamed Abdallahi Ould KHATTRA, at the Presidential Palace. The diplomats, who are concluding their missions in C么te d'Ivoire, paid their farewell visits to the Vice President. Following their discussions, both ambassadors expressed profound gratitude to President Alassane OUATTARA, the Republic's institutions, the government, and the Ivorian people for the support received during their tenures and for the country's welcoming hospitality. They also commended C么te d'Ivoire's achievements under President OUATTARA's leadership. Ambassador BOUASSILA of Algeria, who was honored with the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Republic of C么te d'Ivoire, reviewed the excellent bilateral relations with the Vice President. They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as training, health, industrial processing, and particularly the energy sector, noting promising prospects. Ambassador KHATTRA of Mauritania praised C么te d'Ivoire as a development model, attributing its success to President OUATTARA's governance, which has positioned it as a leader in Africa. He also highlighted C么te d'Ivoire's hospitality and the successful integration of the Mauritanian community, a result of the shared commitment of both Ivorian and Mauritanian heads of state.
Sharren Haskel, Israeli Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed Israel's security situation and cooperation in the Middle East with a delegation of French-speaking African journalists during their visit to Israel from June 21 to 25, 2026. Haskel referenced the October 7, 2023, attack, describing it as a "massacre of more than 1,000 people in 6 hours," which she stated remains a significant wound for the Israeli people. She also noted that Hezbollah continues to attack Israel despite a ceasefire, emphasizing that Israel cannot remain inactive and its priority is "the protection of Israel." The Vice-Minister accused Iran of regional destabilization, stating, "Iran finances Boko Haram and terrorists everywhere in Africa," and urged countries concerned about their security to closely monitor negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Despite Israel's intelligence capabilities, which she called the "best intelligence service in the world," Haskel acknowledged that the country was surprised by attacks from multiple fronts, including Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. She characterized the current conflict as a "war against radical Muslims" and reiterated Israel's objective for the region: "We are for stability, equality and freedom." Haskel concluded by highlighting the historical struggle for sovereignty, stating, "We have been fighting for our sovereignty for 1000 years."
Colonel Olivier Rafowicz, spokesperson for the Israeli Armed Forces, stated that the October 7, 2023, attack was an intelligence failure, highlighting a lapse in detecting warning signs. Speaking to francophone African journalists, he emphasized that Israel's greatest risk is losing vigilance. Rafowicz also addressed ongoing confrontations with Hezbollah, noting attacks involving hundreds of drones from Hezbollah and Iran, and the discovery of 90-meter-deep tunnels used for military operations and to infiltrate trained combatants into Israel. He asserted that Hezbollah's determination to destroy Israel persists, viewing ceasefires as temporary. The colonel described the conflict as a "war of religion," not against Israelis but against Jews, and expressed Israel's desire for peace with Lebanon if Hezbollah were to disappear. The October 7 attack resulted in 1,200 deaths, over 1,000 military personnel, and 251 kidnapped individuals. Rafowicz also warned against military stagnation and noted that the current conflict is against non-state actors, citing instances of individuals leading civilian lives by day and engaging in armed actions by night, including hospital directors and journalists.