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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, immediately [00:00:32] the headlines: artisanal fishing, a true cultural [00:00:35] heritage and a source of employment that the head of state, Denis [00:00:39] Sassou Nguesso, valued today by attending an artisanal fishing [00:00:42] event called Lokala in the village Nolé in Congo Ubongi, [00:00:46] sunscreens and school kits offered to albino children, this gesture by [00:00:50] the Minister of Social Affairs and Humanitarian Action aims to [00:00:54] guarantee all children a return to school from the very first day [00:00:57] of the school year, social cohesion and collective [00:01:00] consciousness, the delegated minister in charge of youth and civic [00:01:04] education has just launched in Pointe Noire the national campaign for [00:01:07] awareness, civic engagement, citizenship and peace, [00:01:11] a school year under good auspices in Boemba in the [00:01:15] plateaus, a significant number of school kits have just been handed over to students [00:01:19] floods in by the Coeur Angélique foundation whose honorary president is Rudi [00:01:22] Stephen Pierret Ngaamba. That's it for the headlines, now [00:01:26] for the details. On a working visit to Oyo in the department. [00:01:30] the basin, for a few days, the President of the Republic visited [00:01:34] of directors, the administrators of today the village of Nolé in this locality of the Kogo [00:01:37] Ubongi department, Denis Sassou Nguesso attended an artisanal [00:01:41] fishing party called Lokala which was [00:01:44] organized, a practice [00:01:46] which deals with several centuries old that resists the test of time, [00:01:50] in [00:01:51] continues under the instruction of fact. Ndolé village in the Congo [00:01:54] Uubangi department, 45 km from Mosaka by navigable [00:01:57] waterway and 25 minutes by [00:02:00] helicopter, this locality on the banks of the Likuala [00:02:03] Mossaca, which gives it all its freshness and originality, [00:02:07] to the management and functioning of had the honor and privilege of hosting on Sunday, September 20, [00:02:10] 2026, the President of the [00:02:12] Republic. [00:02:18] Denis Sassou Nguesso came to attend an artisanal fishing party [00:02:22] called Lokala in Likuba, the local language. In front of the [00:02:26] head of state and his entourage, the fishermen of Ndolé village, [00:02:30] with their feet in the water, gave their full measure of their talents to offer the [00:02:34] audience, according to Brel Kumu, a resident of Mosaka, a [00:02:38] and Media Fair, and who better to speak memorable fishing party combining dexterity, agility [00:02:41] and ingenuity. When you see the thing that surrounded the house there, it has [00:02:45] fish there, fish inside, we're going to remove the weeds [00:02:48] then it has fish at the bottom there, it has [00:02:51] fish, collecting the [00:02:54] the 3rd arrondissement of Potopoto, weeds, then we'll remove them, it has fish at the bottom [00:02:56] there. [00:03:03] For the Prefect of the Congo Ubangi Department, Habib Gildas Ubangi [00:03:06] Oko, and the Deputy of Mosaka 2, Marien Mobonzo and Ndonga, [00:03:10] the presence of the President of the Republic Denis Sassou Nguesso at this artisanal [00:03:14] fishing event is a strong signal, a source of joy and [00:03:17] hope. As the Prefect of the [00:03:20] department, [00:03:22] Let's respect the state's depositary of authority, it is a feeling of great [00:03:26] satisfaction to receive the father of the nation at [00:03:29] home. here we are in Mosaka, Nolay [00:03:33] 45 meters from the Mosaka district, hidden by the [00:03:36] crescent, so it's a feeling of satisfaction, we [00:03:39] hope that this fishing [00:03:43] will be a momentum, a momentum that around [00:03:46] fishing, tourism will be organized, aquaculture [00:03:50] will be organized, [00:03:53] about it, and it turns out that at the level of other ideas will be organized, that in general the development of [00:03:56] the region will be organized, which is a specific, activating [00:04:00] revenue. Artisanal fishing in [00:04:03] a place, the representation of Ndolé arouses great interest from the youth of this locality who are asking for [00:04:07] support from the public [00:04:09] authorities. [00:04:12] At the end of the artisanal fishing trip, the President of the [00:04:15] Republic spoke to the press. As in the agricultural sector [00:04:19] where significant efforts are being made, Denis Sassou Nguesso [00:04:22] promised to provide substantial support to the fishing sector, [00:04:26] he said. [00:04:30] The artisanal fishing party organized in Ndolé village was [00:04:33] an emotional moment for the President of the Republic. Through it, [00:04:37] Denis Sassou Nguesso immersed [00:04:40] evening under the sign of himself in the memories of his [00:04:42] excellence, the Africa Stars gala youth, saluting the commitment of his compatriots living in this part of the Republic who produce goods [00:04:46] useful for life without destroying nature. [00:04:49] This reminds [00:04:53] me of all [00:04:56] Missilandi, a great figure of my youth, because I was born. [00:05:00] I grew up uh in this [00:05:03] processing and dissemination of environment [00:05:08] and I did what the [00:05:10] other young people did. In front of [00:05:14] us, well, before entering [00:05:18] into modern life, for a brief [00:05:22] history, [00:05:25] to go to college in [00:05:26] 6th grade, [00:05:30] they came to pick me up [00:05:33] in the middle of the forest and I was in the [00:05:37] mud [00:05:40] and they took me out of the mud and... [00:05:43] and they took me to college, it's a natural environment for me and [00:05:46] it's a great pleasure for me to [00:05:49] reconnect with this environment, [00:05:53] in contact with reality, and then [00:05:56] here we are [00:05:59] in the heart of the Congo Basin, [00:06:03] and I am happy to see that parents [00:06:06] here continue to fight with their bare [00:06:10] hands, not yet... and great [00:06:13] support, but they are there, fighting [00:06:16] with their bare [00:06:19] hands and they [00:06:22] produce without destroying [00:06:25] nature. Continuing his speech, the head of state asked the [00:06:28] farmers to hope. The government program, he added, [00:06:32] includes the development of agricultural and fishing activities, [00:06:36] which justifies within the executive a ministry in charge of [00:06:39] fluvial economy. The government [00:06:42] has... it's a great agricultural development [00:06:45] program, concerning the fishermen [00:06:49] here, and we have set [00:06:52] up an entire ministerial [00:06:55] department, [00:06:59] the fluvial economy, we think that we will provide [00:07:03] them with support, [00:07:06] the support that we also provide to farmers through [00:07:10] mechanization after this. [00:07:12] The press, the President of the Republic Denis Sassou returned to [00:07:16] Oyo, where he continues his [00:07:17] stay. [00:07:20] We are in a period of long vacations, but vacations are not just for resting. [00:07:24] Pointe Noire, thousands of young people have just experienced it through [00:07:28] the 3rd edition of the Plus project, an [00:07:31] initiative of the Federation of Young Leaders in Congo, led by Ortif [00:07:34] Fer Bioko, with the support of the municipality of Pointe [00:07:38] Noire. For 2 months, these young people have used their vacations to... [00:07:42] learn differently, microsience, personal development, [00:07:45] leadership, but also several other activities designed to [00:07:49] strengthen their skills. The closing ceremony was marked by [00:07:53] the presence of Prime Minister Anatole Kolé Makoso who was delighted [00:07:56] to see this youth engaged in island activities during the [00:08:00] long vacations of Claire [00:08:02] Pandungé. [00:08:06] Two months of vacation but not two months without learning, that's the challenge of the [00:08:09] Vac+ project supported by the Federation of Youth. For [00:08:13] this 2026 edition, thousands of young people were trained in [00:08:17] personal development, leadership and entrepreneurship. They also [00:08:20] strengthened their knowledge in English and [00:08:23] computer science. The youngest discovered science through practice thanks to [00:08:27] microsience workshops and mini laboratories. In addition [00:08:30] to this, there was orientation, public speaking competitions, [00:08:34] but also cultural and [00:08:37] sports activities, a way to usefully occupy young people during the [00:08:40] long vacations. The 3rd edition was attended by Prime Minister [00:08:44] Anatole Colin Macoso at the closing ceremony. Today we have [00:08:48] come to show our attitude towards [00:08:51] our elders and our authorities who have shown themselves throughout [00:08:55] this adventure to be guides and [00:08:58] protectors. They were in front of us as guides and instructors to [00:09:02] show us, teach us, instruct us and lead [00:09:06] us [00:09:09] further in the next editions, this should be a... [00:09:12] growing project will be an unmissable event for youth [00:09:16] in order to help these young people because they [00:09:19] need to develop and become the solution because I [00:09:23] harbor this conviction and I constantly reiterate it by [00:09:26] saying loudly that of all the riches our country [00:09:30] possesses, its youth is the most precious. This activity [00:09:33] was sponsored by the administrator-mayor of Luindili, Yolande [00:09:37] Ketabongi, who was delighted to support these young people. Mr. Prime Minister, [00:09:41] friend of youth. We know your fight for young [00:09:44] people and I have absolutely [00:09:47] requested that you come and meet these [00:09:51] young people because these young people are our [00:09:54] future, these young people for [00:09:57] the honor of Congo and our country, you had to [00:10:00] all know that they are very [00:10:03] committed to distinguishing themselves from lost [00:10:07] youth. This vac plus project which allows children to take advantage of [00:10:11] the long vacations to discover new things, develop their skills [00:10:15] and prepare for their future, while enjoying a period of rest, received [00:10:18] encouragement from, I am happy to participate despite [00:10:22] the busy schedule, I want to congratulate you. Madam [00:10:25] President of the departmental and municipal council [00:10:29] for having thought of organizing these [00:10:31] moments for youth and congratulate the president of the [00:10:35] federation of young leaders of Congo, I congratulate [00:10:38] this initiative because it has been said here, I myself am a [00:10:42] camp leader during youth [00:10:45] holidays and I carry this in my DNA. When I see [00:10:48] young people taking such initiatives, organizing [00:10:52] youth camps, holiday colonies, moments of [00:10:55] rejoicing, and I see that these initiatives are accompanied [00:10:59] by municipalities, I am [00:11:02] happy, because our cities, our [00:11:05] municipalities should do it, encourage these youth initiatives, [00:11:09] it is true that we have many things to do, there are great [00:11:13] challenges to overcome, but ministries must understand [00:11:16] the importance of knowing how to occupy the free time of young people. The [00:11:20] 2026 edition of the Vac Plus project will have made it possible to unearth young talented [00:11:24] project leaders. Impactful and innovative, all will benefit [00:11:27] from a fund intended to initiate the concretization of their [00:11:30] initiative. Another support was granted to the winners of the public [00:11:34] speaking and debate competitions, in order [00:11:36] to encourage their [00:11:38] eloquence. [00:11:41] Also closing in Pointe Noire the first edition of the municipal [00:11:44] orientation fair "Find your joy away from the island", a [00:11:48] successful edition with the presence yesterday of Prime Minister [00:11:51] Anatole Kulini Makoso, among the highlights was the awarding of a scholarship [00:11:55] to 10 new baccalaureate holders, the head of government taking charge of their [00:11:59] university tuition fees for 3 years from [00:12:03] Claire. [00:12:08] After success in the baccalaureate, one question burns the lips of [00:12:11] baccalaureate holders, which path to choose. To help them answer it, the mayor's office [00:12:15] of Louindili launched the first edition of the municipal orientation fair [00:12:19] called, "Find your voice in Louindili", led by [00:12:22] the administrator-mayor with the support of a consortium of educational [00:12:25] actors and partner associations, the initiative mobilized throughout [00:12:29] the week a little over 2000 baccalaureate holders on site, [00:12:32] young people were able to learn about the available training, compare the different [00:12:36] paths and better understand the possibilities available to them according to [00:12:40] their aspirations. Higher education establishments in Pointe Noire [00:12:44] largely responded to the call, they presented their training offers and [00:12:47] highlighted the sectors likely to support young people in [00:12:51] their professional projects. This orientation week [00:12:55] ended with a closing ceremony marked by the presence of Prime Minister [00:12:58] Anatole Coliné Makoso. This fair is now part of a [00:13:02] sustainable effort to make our education system always more [00:13:05] efficient, more inclusive and more resilient. [00:13:08] "Find your voice in Loini" must become a major reference event [00:13:12] serving the future of our youth. By coming to this fair, young [00:13:15] people also met valuable advisors, such as Prime [00:13:19] Minister Anatole Colin Makoso, a child of Louindili. He [00:13:22] grew up there, and today he exercises his mandate as... deputy, nothing [00:13:26] at the start guaranteed him that he would one day become head of [00:13:29] government. His journey thus reminds young people that ambitions are [00:13:33] built with hard work, perseverance and self- [00:13:36] confidence. These meetings are not fortuitous [00:13:39] meetings, do not take them as [00:13:42] meetings, they are formal, they [00:13:45] are full of hope, they [00:13:48] help build your future. I have a motto that [00:13:51] I always share with young people. I am [00:13:55] convinced that all young people can [00:13:58] succeed and all young people can [00:14:01] succeed. The President of the Republic said: [00:14:05] "To succeed is a strong determination towards [00:14:08] oneself." Here, it is enough to be [00:14:12] determined and I am happy [00:14:15] to contribute very modestly to the [00:14:18] blossoming of this youth. The stand visit was another [00:14:22] highlight of the fair, but one of the strongest gestures of this first [00:14:25] edition remains the granting of the Anatole Colonel Makoso scholarship to 10 [00:14:28] young baccalaureate holders who distinguished themselves during a public speaking [00:14:32] and debate competition. The laureate [00:14:35] thus benefits from 3 years of tuition at the University [00:14:38] Institute of [00:14:39] Brazzaville. [00:14:44] Launch of the national awareness campaign for [00:14:47] civility, citizenship and peace. The kickoff was given by [00:14:51] the delegated minister in charge of youth and civic education. [00:14:55] By good example, Prince Mikrist Camboko mobilized the [00:14:58] population of the first district of Pointe Noire around [00:15:01] cleanliness, Ivan Brani and Lambert Fabrice [00:15:04] Koco, [00:15:07] shovels, spades and other sanitation tools in hand, all [00:15:10] under the impetus of the delegated minister in charge of youth and civic [00:15:14] education, Prince Mikris Kabamboko, invested the [00:15:18] streets of the first district of Pointe Noire Lumumba, objective, [00:15:22] to rid public spaces of essential waste. [00:15:32] the prism of development acceleration, but no country has developed [00:15:36] without [00:15:39] civic instruction, and that is why we decided to carry out [00:15:43] these actions by showing citizens their role, which was not to [00:15:49] the wrong way, to maintain the environment in [00:15:52] which they live because precisely their health, their health, the health of [00:15:56] the populations depends on it. [00:15:59] the awareness campaign on civility, [00:16:02] citizenship and peace, a governmental action led by the [00:16:06] minister in charge of youth and civic education, [00:16:10] Prince Mikris Kabambo. We hope that this launch, born [00:16:14] here in Lumumba and in Pointe Noire, is only the beginning. We [00:16:17] will work to continue this effort in good intelligence [00:16:20] with the first head of government, which means that the [00:16:23] development of civic capital is already starting to take its marks and [00:16:27] we do not doubt for a single moment that young people will continue and what we [00:16:31] have encountered, those to whom we have distributed the few flyers that we [00:16:35] had prepared, give us hope that it will go well [00:16:38] through this sanitation operation, it is about translating [00:16:41] civic education into concrete actions, because [00:16:45] preserving the cleanliness of streets, respecting public [00:16:48] spaces and protecting the environment are also [00:16:52] among the duties of citizens. We came here because it is the very epicenter of [00:16:56] Lumumba, it is a feeling of great pride that we welcome this [00:17:00] form of partnership with the minister who led to the great Shallywoot operation, [00:17:04] a mobilization that thus seeks to establish in daily [00:17:07] habits responsible behavior and make [00:17:11] cleanliness a truly everyone's [00:17:13] business. [00:17:16] Let's stay for a moment in Pointe Noire, a city where life is good. [00:17:19] To ensure public health and prevent flooding in the [00:17:23] 3rd arrondissement, the weekly operation [00:17:29] administrator-mayor Jean Remua de Ticambou. It is preceded by a [00:17:32] awareness session on noise pollution, Genie Florence [00:17:36] Ngouma. [00:18:03] a collective affair, I congratulate Mr. Mayor, in any case what he is doing is [00:18:06] truly. may he continue like this for the advancement of our [00:18:09] 3rd district. Thank you to Mr. Mayor [00:18:13] for this initiative to support him, may God bless him. But [00:18:16] for Jean Romia Tikombour, the improvement of living conditions is not limited to the cleanliness of [00:18:20] public spaces, it also involves preserving the [00:18:24] tranquility of the population. That is why, in another context, the first [00:18:27] citizen of Tietie convened the owners of bars, pubs, [00:18:31] VIP clubs, cellars and nightclubs for a sensitization meeting. At [00:18:35] the heart of the discussions, noise pollution. an invisible [00:18:38] pollution that disturbs elderly people, disrupts the attitude of students who [00:18:41] are preparing for the future and puts the health of [00:18:44] hypertensive people at risk. The objective is not to curb economic and [00:18:48] recreational activities, but to seek a balance between entertainment and [00:18:51] public tranquility. Hence this call for responsibility, for [00:18:55] moderation of sound volume and for respect for schedules. [00:19:00] decisions, because no one is above the law. If you [00:19:03] want to become outlaw, the public force [00:19:07] is there, the patrol teams have the full right to seize [00:19:11] the equipment in bars, everything that is sound to [00:19:15] protect people and property, when it is midnight [00:19:18] 1am 2am you increase the volume, [00:19:21] it is forbidden, you also need, when you [00:19:25] rest, that you cannot be disturbed, it is quickly [00:19:28] done, think also of the sleep of [00:19:31] others, especially elderly people, to become [00:19:35] aware and to see how you should... A [00:19:38] strong re-framing that sets the groundwork for new governance, it is a [00:19:42] reminder that it is governmental that forbids us to harm the [00:19:46] population, you can play music from 3pm to 4pm [00:19:49] until 11pm on ordinary days and on weekends it is [00:19:52] until you stop music and in VIP nightclubs the music is a little [00:19:56] moderated, let's respect the texts of the Republic with what the mayor said, the [00:20:00] time is right that the music should be soft in commercial areas, we [00:20:04] must put an end to noise pollution through these two actions. [00:20:08] and the fight against noise pollution, Jean Romia Ticambou intends to make [00:20:11] Tietie a clean and pleasant [00:20:14] arrondissement to live in. And an [00:20:19] was held in Pointe Noire with the objective of celebrating [00:20:23] innovation, leadership, excellence and African culture [00:20:26] through the showcasing of personalities and entrepreneurs from [00:20:30] the continent. Among them was [00:20:34] the press. Adroche Ngolo. To inspire [00:20:36] youth. To celebrate merit and build bridges to the future, this is the whole meaning [00:20:40] of the Africa Stars gala, an exceptional evening that honored in Pointe [00:20:44] Noire, several actors of change committed to excellence, among [00:20:48] many other figures, Mr... Zusi, star presenter of the 8pm news on [00:20:52] Télé Congo and national president of the Pan-African Network of [00:20:55] Journalists, distinguished for her inspiring career by Global United [00:20:58] Women. I thank tonight [00:21:01] the NGO Global United [00:21:04] Women, this certificate of recognition that [00:21:07] highlights or values, we could say, the [00:21:11] work we do daily and every time we are [00:21:14] rewarded, it is a real boost for what [00:21:18] we do, we serve. as a relay very often [00:21:22] between companies, the public, and [00:21:25] so every time we are always promoting others, [00:21:29] and we often remain in the background, so every time [00:21:32] our work is highlighted and recognized, it can only [00:21:36] be an honor. It was under the theme "Together for a [00:21:39] Strong Africa" that this edition highlighted high-impact initiatives, [00:21:43] a pride shared by all the laureates determined [00:21:46] to unite their skills to build a resilient [00:21:50] and promoting future, it is a recognition [00:21:54] that honors me, which allows [00:21:57] to show the country's recognition for what I have been doing for 20 [00:22:00] years, and and especially which makes me [00:22:04] want to continue, which motivates me to continue in the direction [00:22:07] of everything I do, whether professionally, voluntarily or personally, [00:22:10] of course, I receive it with great [00:22:13] humility, it pushes me to redouble my efforts and also to give [00:22:17] more scope to what... is done daily [00:22:20] and also to encourage young people [00:22:24] of this generation to ensure that your professional [00:22:27] commitment bears fruit for posterity, for all those around [00:22:31] you. This certificate will represent a call [00:22:34] to redouble efforts, to redouble efforts already, for [00:22:38] us, it's a boost for us to say that what we do, there are [00:22:42] people who observe and that motivates us to do [00:22:44] even more, thanks to the organizers who for this... [00:22:48] organisateurs qui pour cette... [00:22:50] honor bestowed on NSA in the sense of its support [00:22:53] for businesses and such activities. NSA offers [00:22:57] solutions that precisely support innovative businesses. The bet for this edition of [00:23:01] the Africa Stars gala [00:23:04] reaffirms the need to unite skills, encouraging [00:23:07] Africa to draw on its own strengths to [00:23:10] reinvent itself. Just like our colleague [00:23:13] Messilandusi, women are occupying an increasingly visible place in the [00:23:17] Congolese media landscape. Building on this observation, [00:23:20] a discussion panel on the theme "Women and media today: what [00:23:23] progress and what challenges" was organized as part of the Information, Communication [00:23:28] than a reporter with a [00:23:32] sharp pen, Sarabia Zamukia, [00:23:35] with speaker Bibia [00:23:39] Nitwa, a journalist by training and currently administrator-mayor of [00:23:44] according to Jesomba, a former journalist now [00:23:47] retired. from Cameroon and Emilien [00:23:51] Ngokama. This panel brought together several generations of professionals [00:23:55] around the evolution of women's place in the media. [00:23:58] Moderated by Missiloni, journalist. [00:24:02] and presenting the news at Congo, the meeting was [00:24:06] an opportunity for panelists to share with the audience their [00:24:09] experience, their journey, and their perspective [00:24:12] on the profound transformations of the profession, from traditional [00:24:16] media to the advent of digital, from print media to [00:24:20] television, including digital platforms, women today [00:24:23] occupy an increasingly important place in a rapidly [00:24:27] changing sector. We discussed the challenges faced by women [00:24:30] today, but above all the evolution [00:24:33] since the birth of media, have women truly asserted themselves in [00:24:37] the media until today? We talked [00:24:43] Africa, even if there have been some evolutions, it remains that we are talking about a question of [00:24:46] responsibility, the representation of women in [00:24:49] the... will not come from someone giving her [00:24:53] women in the media will come from what she herself will work for and achieve in [00:24:57] terms of competence and assert herself in all sectors, whether [00:25:00] economic, political, but also cultural [00:25:04] and any other activity in the media, as of [00:25:08] today with the advent of new [00:25:11] technologies, we will talk about digital, we will talk about social networks, [00:25:15] digital and all that, it is absolutely essential that women [00:25:18] adapt to this. So, women have what people might [00:25:22] call a disadvantage due to the fact that she has [00:25:25] the responsibility of being a mother, she has to manage the [00:25:29] family, so combining the two, work and [00:25:32] home, is often a bit complicated, I think today she has the possibility to [00:25:35] organize herself to be more competent and to seize that place [00:25:39] that men will never give to women, it is up [00:25:43] to women to work for it. According to the panelists, this evolution [00:25:46] offers media professionals more opportunities. [00:25:50] In the exercise of their profession, the [00:25:53] information are now among the main [00:25:56] challenges that women, like all media professionals, [00:26:00] must face. Digital [00:26:03] has revolutionized the practice of the journalism [00:26:06] profession, but digital must not make us [00:26:09] lose the DNA [00:26:13] of the profession that we practice, we [00:26:16] must realize that we [00:26:20] must train ourselves to be able to adapt to the new [00:26:24] profession without losing its DNA, [00:26:28] let's continue to respect ethics and deontology [00:26:31] in journalistic practice, while using the [00:26:35] tools that digital offers us today. It is therefore [00:26:38] important to train ourselves, to improve [00:26:41] our skills, because today, media [00:26:44] rhymes with digital and artificial intelligence. Through [00:26:48] this panel, the promoters of Sicom intend to highlight [00:26:51] the evolving role of women in the media [00:26:55] landscape and recall the importance of their [00:26:58] representation and the enhancement of their [00:27:01] skills. [00:27:04] The National Office of Former Combatants and War Victims [00:27:07] held its board meeting this Saturday, September 19, in [00:27:11] Brazzaville. Issues related to the functioning of this institution and the [00:27:15] consideration of the concerns of former combatants and war [00:27:18] victims furnished this session, a session placed under the patronage of the [00:27:22] Chief of General Staff of the Congolese Armed Forces, president of this [00:27:26] board of directors, Channel Bourango, [00:27:30] gathered around the Chief of General Staff of the Congolese Armed [00:27:33] Forces, president of the board [00:27:36] the National Office of Former Combatants and War [00:27:40] Victims examined the issues on the agenda [00:27:43] of this session. The files on our agenda are not simple [00:27:47] day-to-day management issues, they concern the very future of our [00:27:51] office. It is up to us during these discussions to outline [00:27:54] what the National Office of Former Combatants and War Victims will [00:27:58] become tomorrow, in the new perspective, its assumption [00:28:01] of responsibility for members of the public force admitted to claim their right to [00:28:05] retirement. At the heart of this meeting were the issues related [00:28:10] the office, as well as the implementation of its missions for [00:28:13] the benefit of former combatants and