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Gabon has formally announced its decision to terminate the long-standing fishing agreement it held with the European Union. This significant move marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s maritime policy and its relationship with international partners regarding its rich aquatic resources.
Political analyst Jean Paul Ntsengue has issued a stark warning, arguing that poverty in Cameroon is being deliberately engineered by unscrupulous individuals to control and exploit the country’s youth. Ntsengue denounces those who ‘organised poverty’ In a strongly worded statement, Ntsengue pointed fingers at what he described as “irresponsible embezzlers of public funds, corrupt politicians, […]
Economy Yaoundé launches massive consumer goods sale to boost purchasing power Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, has unveiled plans for a sweeping promotional sale across Yaoundé. The initiative aims to make essential goods more affordable during a critical period. Editorial Staff |5 hours ago|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google […]
As part of the counter-terrorism campaign, specifically facing the dangers posed by Boko Haram, Operation Alpha of the Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) is focusing heavily on safeguarding religious sites. These locations, frequently attacked by extremist groups aiming to spread fear and undermine social unity, now benefit from intensified surveillance and customised protective measures. Through regular […]
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Washington accentue la pression sur le M23 et le Rwanda The United States has announced new sanctions targeting a Rwandan gold refining company and its director, implicating them in an illicit mineral trafficking network believed to fund the M23 armed group. The US Treasury Department has officially sanctioned Gasabo Gold Refinery […]
Société Yaoundé : les travaux de reconfiguration du réseau d’alimentation en eau potable lancés La première pierre du projet de reconfiguration du réseau d’alimentation en eau potable de Yaoundé a été posée ce jeudi 25 juin 2026 à Minkoameyos. […] Marturin ATCHA |Il y a 3h|2 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google […]
Last Tuesday, Shell and Gabon’s Ministry of Petroleum signed a memorandum of understanding. For many analysts, this agreement sends a strong signal about the country’s appeal and its offshore oil potential. The British company follows in the footsteps of two other industry giants—ExxonMobil and BP had shown interest in deepwater oil zones less than a […]
In a frank interview on 24 June 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema delivered a strong message against Gabon’s heavy reliance on food imports. The head of state outlined a bold, costed battle plan aimed at restoring the country’s agricultural self-sufficiency by 2030. The starting point is stark: Gabon currently imports 80% of what it […]
Diplomacy Morocco elected commissioner of AFCONE for nuclear safety in Africa The role of an AFCONE commissioner, as an African Union body tasked with enforcing the Pelindaba Treaty for a nuclear-free Africa, is both strategic, technical, and diplomatic in nature. June 26, 2026, 1:09 PM Morocco has been unanimously elected as Commissioner of the African […]
Gabon has decided to set its own rules for Silicon Valley and Beijing tech giants. Meeting in Libreville, the Senate reviewed a government-backed bill aimed at strictly regulating social media activity within the country. The legislation seeks to fill a legal void long criticized by authorities and civil society. To achieve this, the government is […]
Economic Policy Gabon pushes for economic transformation in global mineral trade By Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2026 123 views No comments Libreville, June 26, 2026 — As industrial powers scramble to secure critical mineral supplies for their energy and technology needs, Gabon is championing a different kind of competition—one that could redefine its economic future. The […]
In Cameroon, senior chief Baloum and eight other individuals implicated in the double murder of young people in this locality of the country’s West region have been charged and remanded at Dschang Central Prison. New developments in the case of two young men burned alive in Baloum! On Thursday, 25 June, Chief Baloum and eight […]