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Cameroon is easing its long-standing hiring freeze in the civil service, with 2 090 new positions set to be filled in 2026. The announcement, made by Minister Joseph Lé in an internal memo dated June 2026, marks a clear departure from four years of strict staffing controls aimed at reining in public wage expenses. education […]
The Cameroonian government is set to meet a significant financial obligation on June 23, 2026, with the repayment of a 120 billion CFA franc tranche of its ECMR 2023 multi-tranche bond issuance. The announcement was confirmed in a notice dated June 5, 2026, signed by Louis Banga Ntolo, Director General of the Central African Securities […]
Libreville — A landmark strategic partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union kicked off on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. Convened at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, this year’s session reflects the nation’s renewed commitment to institutional stability and sustainable development under the framework of the Fifth Republic, following […]
The Moroccan economy achieved a robust growth rate of 4.9% in 2025, up from 4.4% the previous year, as revealed by the latest national accounts data. This uptick reflects a strong domestic demand momentum, supported by stable inflation levels and an agricultural rebound. Key drivers behind Morocco’s economic acceleration The expansion was largely fueled by […]
CONFLICTS & CRISES Escalating violence in Mali threatens Bamako and civilians A new phase of war in Mali sees offensives expanding from the north to the capital, while civilians face growing threats as the junta tightens its grip without restoring full control. Share 𝕏 𝕗 𝕚 ✆ ➤ ✉ 🔗 Copied ! When Mali’s war spills […]
Politics urgent call to convene Cameroon’s top judicial body The political landscape shifts as judicial independence faces critical tests Armand Djaleu |5 hours ago|3 min read A A A Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Judicial paralysis grips Cameroon as top magistrate body remains dormant In a political editorial aired Monday on Radio […]
Mehdi Ba Senegal specialist reporter Pastef Senegal’s hidden debt Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Navigating political power: Faye’s legislative independence questioned The recent political shifts in Dakar have sparked intense debate over whether President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can assert full legislative authority without the backing of his party, the Pastef movement. As the head of […]
Politics Jean Claude Mbede: «In Cameroon, there are really only two ethnic groups» A Cameroonian journalist based in Italy exposes the realities of tribalism through personal accounts in a recent op-ed. Armand Djaleu |June 9, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon Insider on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a recent op-ed, a Cameroonian journalist based […]
Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernization drive with a new push to secure $163 million—equivalent to approximately 90 billion Central African CFA francs at current exchange rates—to fund the digitalization of its decentralized local governments. The initiative aims to equip over 360 communes and 10 regions with digital tools designed to streamline the delivery of […]
African-led mediation in eastern DRC strengthens with coordinated Lomé push for sustainable peace Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has seen renewed momentum in African-led peace efforts, following a high-level technical meeting in Lomé, Togo. The two-day session, held from June 7 to 8, 2026, brought together regional and international stakeholders to evaluate progress […]
Cameroon’s tax system under scrutiny: the case of Modeste Mopa Fatoing In Cameroon, a high-ranking public servant has taken a bold stand against what he describes as a deeply entrenched system of tax-related corruption. Modeste Mopa Fatoing, former Director-General of Taxes, has become a central figure in a controversy that has exposed alleged irregularities within […]
A Malian journalist has been remanded in custody following his summons before a Bamako court, just days after his public criticism of the ruling junta at a regional media forum. Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the biweekly newspaper *22 Septembre*, was detained on Monday afternoon after appearing before the prosecutor assigned to the cybercrime division. His […]