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French Prime Minister’s Rabat visit aims to deepen strategic ties with Morocco Diplomatic momentum. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat late Wednesday for a two-day official visit designed to reinforce the robust partnership between France and Morocco. The high-level delegation, including twelve cabinet ministers, is expected to finalize multiple agreements spanning economic, security, […]
new leadership takes charge at general bank of Cameroon Cameroon’s state-owned financial institution undergoes major governance restructuring as new executives assume key roles. local correspondent | recently | 2 minutes read A A A Cameroon’s state completes full acquisition of major bank the general bank of Cameroon (gbc) has officially transitioned to state control following […]
Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – The International Forum on Trades and Skills (FIMEC) serves as a crucial catalyst for achieving the goals outlined in the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. This was emphasized by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during the event held at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. […]
Economie Cameroon’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations: a strategic driver for infrastructure funding Cameroon, like many African economies, has for years grappled with diminishing access to traditional external financing, including concessional multilateral loans, official development assistance, and increasingly expensive international bond markets. Within this challenging economic landscape, the strategic imperative to mobilize domestic savings, both […]
Judicial proceedings are underway in Dakar targeting Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister and a central figure of the Pastef party. The legal action stems from public statements he made concerning alleged dubious financial flows that have reportedly thrived within the sacred city of Touba, the spiritual heart of Mouridism. A plaintiff has formally approached the […]
drc special envoy’s diplomatic tour addresses great lakes security Photo d’illustration On an official diplomatic mission to Burundi, Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, led a Congolese delegation to Gitega. There, he was received by President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, who also serves as the current Chairperson of the African […]
Chad 200 young chadians trained in green jobs in N’Djamena The N’Djamena City Council and the National Employment Promotion Office (ONAPE) launch a program to train 200 youth in green professions, promoting sustainable employment and ecological transition. Chad Tribune — 2 min read Share The official launch ceremony for the insertion of 200 young people […]
Mines : en Tanzanie, 88% des achats ont été effectués auprès des fournisseurs locauxLe pays impose depuis peu des co-entreprises aux fournisseurs étrangers afin d’ancrer cette manne au-delà de la part captée par l’impôt sur le bénéfice et d’autres redevances minières. Il s’agit d’une révolution silencieuse dans le partage de la rente en Afrique, mais […]
Salimata Koné aerial tourism and consumer goods specialist Abdelmadjid Tebboune Assimi Goïta Air Algérie From diplomatic thaw to aviation revival As Mali and Algeria strengthen their diplomatic ties, the skies over West Africa are buzzing with renewed activity. The easing of long-standing restrictions on air travel between Bamako and Algiers is opening doors for airlines […]
The Prime Minister of France, Sébastien Lecornu, arrived in Rabat on Wednesday, July 15, leading a delegation of more than a dozen ministers. This visit, expected to yield several agreements, comes at a time of heightened tensions surrounding human rights, with Moroccan authorities recently taking legal action against a journalist and an artist. Mehdi Alioua, […]
In the dense forests of eastern Cameroon, a quiet but lucrative gold rush is underway. Dozens of makeshift mines dot the landscape, operated by small-scale miners and shadowy intermediaries. Yet beneath the surface of this informal economy lies a troubling reality: the vast majority of the gold extracted—worth billions—never sees a Cameroon bank account. Instead, […]
The first half of the World Cup semi-final clash between England and Argentina offered little in the way of excitement. Had the match concluded after the initial 45 minutes, plus three minutes of added time, no one would have disputed the outcome, primarily because there would have been virtually nothing noteworthy to report. Both teams […]