Cameroon’s Vision 4 suspension: fallout, debate, and what comes next in the Martinez Zogo trial The National Communication Council (CNC) of Cameroon has suspended Vision 4, a television channel owned by businessman…
Month: September 2026
Thali farm-out fallout: what Cameroon’s approval of Prime’s stake means for the oil sector’s next chapter
Cameroon’s oil sector is digesting a pivotal decision. Tower Resources, the UK-based operator of the offshore Thali permit, has secured presidential approval to farm out a 42.5% interest to Prime Global Energies….
After the Entente Council-UNOWAS memorandum: reactions, debate and what lies ahead for West African peace
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Entente Council and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, in Abidjan-Cocody, has triggered…
What happens next after Kinshasa’s message to Lomé? DRC peace process enters new phase
Lomé, September 29, 2026 — The diplomatic spotlight is now firmly on Togo’s capital after Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council, received Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional…
Nigeria kidnappings: 87 taken in two days, and a nation asks what comes next
The weekend’s mass abductions in northern Nigeria have triggered fresh public debate about whether the country’s security strategy is actually working. Within 48 hours, at least 87 people — most of them…
Tu-95 crash in Russia’s Far East: fallout, questions and what comes next for Moscow’s bomber force
The loss of a Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East has triggered an outpouring of reaction and a wave of difficult questions about the future…
After Bucharest: what Benin’s UCESIF stand means for francophone social dialogue
Benin’s delegation has now returned from Bucharest, and the debate about what was achieved there is only beginning. From 28 to 30 September 2026, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of Benin’s Economic and…
Benin-Algeria defense talks spark debate over Cotonou’s partnership strategy
The recent defense discussions between Benin and Algeria have ignited fresh debate about Cotonou’s military partnership strategy, raising questions about the implications for regional security and what lies ahead. As Benin navigates…
Gabon’s 2026 public finance review: boosting budget policies for better outcomes
The 2026 Public Finance Review outlines strategic budget policies designed to enhance fiscal sustainability, stimulate employment growth, and elevate living standards for all Gabonese citizens. Key findings uncovered: Revenue challenges: Non-oil tax…
Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC
HomeHEADLINESDouala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means… HEADLINES Event Finance Public Policies Douala fallout: what Motazé’s capital markets push means for Cameroon and CEMAC By Editorial Team September 29, 2026 0…
Anié market fire aftermath: Togo under pressure as traders count the cost and demand real change
The night-time blaze that gutted the main building of Anié’s Grand Marché has left deep scars on the economic heartbeat of the Plateaux region. Traders watched helplessly as their goods, stocks and…
After Amnesty’s Mali war crimes report, the fight for justice moves to a harder phase
Bamako — The fallout from Amnesty International’s latest investigation into Mali is only beginning to take shape, and it is already forcing a difficult public conversation about what happens next. The report,…