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DRC
Parliamentary committee to investigate Kalondo tragedy

Following the deaths of at least 30 artisanal miners in November in a mine in Lualaba, MP Serge Nkonde Chembo has set up a committee of inquiry, which is expected to visit the site soon.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 09.01.2026

Central African Republic
Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

The Haut-Mbomou region is experiencing renewed violence following the election of Faustin-Archange Touadéra to a third term.

Subscribers only Politics 09.01.2026

Chad
Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

As the situation on the ground deteriorates and the divisions within the security forces deepen, N'Djamena and Western embassies are watching with concern.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.01.2026

Cameroon
Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

The promoter of the project, aimed at relieving congestion at the port, is preparing to launch the first phase of construction on the right bank of the Wouri River. With an estimated cost of €183m, the work will be financed by an AFG Bank loan.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 08.01.2026

DRC
The potentially (very) lucrative market for licence plates

Belgian company Castillo Valere, which won the contract to manufacture 100,000 licence plates, could well be called on to go far beyond the initial order. Congolese authorities project demand at an additional 3 million units.

Subscribers only Business 07.01.2026

Congo
Minister of Transport vetoes opening of new ECAir regional routes

The relaunch of the national airline's activities has met with strong resistance at the Ministry of Transport.

Subscribers only Business 07.01.2026

Gabon
Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema unveiled his new government on the first day of the new year. Economy minister and BGFIBank boss Henri-Claude Oyima has been ousted and a new position of vice-president in charge of the executive has gone to Hermann Immongault.

Subscribers only Politics 06.01.2026

Hermann Immongault, then minister of the interior, announces the presidential election results in Libreville on 13 April 2025.

Cameroon
New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

At the initiative of General Benoît Bède Eba Eba, attack aircraft, transport helicopters and cargo planes that have been grounded for years are now the subject of an ambitious refurbishment plan.

Subscribers only Defence 06.01.2026

Central African Republic
Touadéra's all-out strategy to secure re-election

Ahead of the proclamation of the provisional results of the 28 December 2025 elections, the outgoing president looks set for victory. His opponents are complaining of obstacles and unequal access to the electoral terrain.

Subscribers only Politics 05.01.2026

DRC
From Washington to Kinshasa, fierce battle rages over takeover of mining gem

The fate of Chemaf, one of the last miners to escape Chinese influence, is the subject of intense competition involving US ambitions, Swiss traders' calculations and Congolese power brokers. The bid of American company Virtus Minerals has recently obtained the support of the US State Department.

Subscribers only Mining 24.12.2025

DRC
Congo Airways prepares timid comeback in 2026

After being grounded for nearly eight months, the national carrier is banking on the introduction of a new aircraft to get airborne again. Burdened by debt and more than ten months of unpaid wages, the company is now fighting for its survival.

Subscribers only Business 24.12.2025

DRC
Tshisekedi clan favours Ghana's Margins Group for biometric ID card contract

Discussions with the Accra-based firm are said to be drawing to a conclusion. The company can count on the support of several people in President Félix Tshisekedi's inner circle to clinch the lucrative deal.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 23.12.2025

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
Spy chiefs intervene to get Burundian forces out of DRC

The withdrawal of Burundian forces from Congolese territory was made possible by confidential talks between Burundian and Rwandan spymasters.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 22.12.2025

Cameroon
Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Almost a year after announcing its intention to exercise its right of first refusal on SGC shares, the Cameroonian government is preparing to sign an agreement with the French group. The authorities, which then intend to sell the entity to a banking operator, are still in talks with two candidates.

Subscribers only Finance 19.12.2025

The HQ of Société Générale Cameroun, in Douala, in 2022.

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

A tired showcase of power, Yaoundé's only five-star hotel is about to undergo a major renovation. In early December, Cameroon Hotels Corp launched a call for tenders to recruit a project manager to oversee a large-scale refurbishment.

Subscribers only Business 18.12.2025

Chad, Sudan
N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby and several close advisers have been named for their involvement in receiving military equipment from the United Arab Emirates and transporting it to neighbouring Sudan to supply the Rapid Support Forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 17.12.2025

View of the International Criminal Court building in The Hague, Netherlands, in 2024.

Cameroon
Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Brought by the former French consul general in Douala, Stéphane Catta, the appeal for abuse of power was rejected by the Council of State, confirming the disciplinary sanction imposed on him in 2024.

Subscribers only Politics 17.12.2025

Cameroon
Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

A discreet investigation conducted within the Ministry of Defence has revived latent rivalries at the highest levels of the state, involving the realignment of members of the government, institutional tensions and internal friction within the armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 16.12.2025

Central African Republic
Vote organisation delays pile up prior to presidential elections

Organisation of the presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections, planned for 28 December, is behind schedule to the point of raising fears that some voters in several regions of the country will be left out.

Subscribers only Politics 15.12.2025

A polling station for the presidential and legislative elections in Bangui, 27 December 2020.

DRC
Trump administration tries to force through candidate to head MONUSCO

Washington has put forward two American candidates to head the United Nations mission in the DRC. Among those being considered is former UN official David Gressly. Significantly weakened in the region, the global organisation urgently needs to restructure its presence in Central Africa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.12.2025

David Gressly, former deputy head of MONUSCO, pictured here in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2021.

Congo
Sassou fine-tunes his campaign team

With four months to go before the presidential election, the head of state is relying on the Parti Congolais du Travail, which is holding its congress at the end of December, and on a small circle of loyalists, while dealing with tensions within his clan.

Subscribers only Politics 11.12.2025

Spotlight | Central African Republic
UN mission begins big cut backs

Two weeks after its renewal, MINUSCA activated its contingency plan. While the military component is currently unaffected by budget cuts, UNPOL police forces will be the first to be impacted by this withdrawal plan.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 10.12.2025

A MINUSCA armoured vehicle parked in Maloum (CAR), on 24 July 2025.

Africa
Aeronautical fees to be upped in ASECNA zone in West Africa and Madagascar

The international agency responsible for regulating part of African airspace will gradually increase the fees it charges airlines. This measure is considered essential to finance the modernisation of air navigation services.

Subscribers only Business 10.12.2025

Chad Minister of Transport Fatima Goukouni Weddeye at the World Transport Connectivity Forum in Istanbul in June 2025.

Cameroon
Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

At the height of the post-election crisis, the industrial operator received an initial payment on its claim relating to the sale of its shares in Sodecoton to the State. The balance was cleared in full with help from the firm Financia Capital.

Subscribers only Business 10.12.2025

Congo
Brazzaville misses out on joining the UNESCO World Heritage Committee

After Firmin Edouard Matoko's defeat for the director-general role at the UN institution, Congo suffers another setback in not being elected to the heritage committee.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 09.12.2025

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Central Africa

DRC
Parliamentary committee to investigate Kalondo tragedy

Central African Republic
Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

Chad
Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

Cameroon
Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

DRC
The potentially (very) lucrative market for licence plates

Congo
Minister of Transport vetoes opening of new ECAir regional routes

Gabon
Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Cameroon
New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

Central African Republic
Touadéra's all-out strategy to secure re-election

DRC
From Washington to Kinshasa, fierce battle rages over takeover of mining gem

DRC
Congo Airways prepares timid comeback in 2026

DRC
Tshisekedi clan favours Ghana's Margins Group for biometric ID card contract

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
Spy chiefs intervene to get Burundian forces out of DRC

Cameroon
Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

Chad, Sudan
N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

Cameroon
Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Cameroon
Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

Central African Republic
Vote organisation delays pile up prior to presidential elections

DRC
Trump administration tries to force through candidate to head MONUSCO

Congo
Sassou fine-tunes his campaign team

Spotlight | Central African Republic
UN mission begins big cut backs

Africa
Aeronautical fees to be upped in ASECNA zone in West Africa and Madagascar

Cameroon
Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

Congo
Brazzaville misses out on joining the UNESCO World Heritage Committee

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Central Africa

DRC Parliamentary committee to investigate Kalondo tragedy

Central African Republic Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

Chad Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

Cameroon Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

DRC The potentially (very) lucrative market for licence plates

Congo Minister of Transport vetoes opening of new ECAir regional routes

Gabon Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Cameroon New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

Central African Republic Touadéra's all-out strategy to secure re-election

DRC From Washington to Kinshasa, fierce battle rages over takeover of mining gem

DRC Congo Airways prepares timid comeback in 2026

DRC Tshisekedi clan favours Ghana's Margins Group for biometric ID card contract

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Spy chiefs intervene to get Burundian forces out of DRC

Cameroon Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Cameroon Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

Chad, Sudan N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

Cameroon Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Cameroon Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

Central African Republic Vote organisation delays pile up prior to presidential elections

DRC Trump administration tries to force through candidate to head MONUSCO

Congo Sassou fine-tunes his campaign team

Spotlight | Central African Republic UN mission begins big cut backs

Africa Aeronautical fees to be upped in ASECNA zone in West Africa and Madagascar

Cameroon Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

Congo Brazzaville misses out on joining the UNESCO World Heritage Committee

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DRC
Parliamentary committee to investigate Kalondo tragedy

Central African Republic
Southeast plagued by deadly clashes between Zandé militias and government forces

Chad
Tensions at the top of security apparatus put state under pressure

Cameroon
Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

DRC
The potentially (very) lucrative market for licence plates

Congo
Minister of Transport vetoes opening of new ECAir regional routes

Gabon
Ethnic balance, family ties and party muscle shape Nguema's new government

Cameroon
New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

Central African Republic
Touadéra's all-out strategy to secure re-election

DRC
From Washington to Kinshasa, fierce battle rages over takeover of mining gem

DRC
Congo Airways prepares timid comeback in 2026

DRC
Tshisekedi clan favours Ghana's Margins Group for biometric ID card contract

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
Spy chiefs intervene to get Burundian forces out of DRC

Cameroon
Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Cameroon
Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

Chad, Sudan
N'Djamena targeted by complaint at International Criminal Court

Cameroon
Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Cameroon
Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

Central African Republic
Vote organisation delays pile up prior to presidential elections

DRC
Trump administration tries to force through candidate to head MONUSCO

Congo
Sassou fine-tunes his campaign team

Spotlight | Central African Republic
UN mission begins big cut backs

Africa
Aeronautical fees to be upped in ASECNA zone in West Africa and Madagascar

Cameroon
Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

Congo
Brazzaville misses out on joining the UNESCO World Heritage Committee