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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 […]
The Prime Minister of France, Sébastien Lecornu, arrived in Morocco today, leading a high-profile delegation of over a dozen ministers, including Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. Strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation This marks the first high-level intergovernmental meeting between the two nations since 2019, signaling a renewed commitment to deepen […]
The Gabonese gold mining sector is entering uncharted territory with a sweeping new initiative. The Ministry of Mines has confirmed that starting July 16, 2026, it will conduct a comprehensive audit of all mining titles issued to companies operating gold concessions across the country. Every permit holder must submit complete administrative, technical, and financial documentation […]
Summarize Moussa Oumarou Sahel correspondent visa-free travel Chad 2027 President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno The government in N’Djamena has announced a landmark policy shift that will come into force in 2027. Starting then, travelers from African nations will no longer need visas to enter Chad, marking a significant step toward regional integration and easing cross-border […]