Cameroon politics: Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o’s fall from grace

Cameroon politics: Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o’s fall from grace In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have experienced a rise and fall as dramatic as Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o. Once a powerful security figure under President Paul Biya’s administration, his career took a sharp turn that left many observers stunned. This article examines the factors behind his sudden disgraced status and what it reveals about power dynamics in the country. From trusted enforcer to political exile Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o’s trajectory in Cameroon’s corridors of power was marked by unwavering loyalty…

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Gabon’s mining tax cut: a strategic shift or fiscal setback?

The Gabonese government’s revised 2025 budget reveals a striking adjustment in the mining tax sector, buried in the revenue projections of the July 17 finance law. The corporate tax revenue from mining is projected to plummet by 97%, dropping from 53.2 billion to just 1.47 billion CFA francs. This drastic reduction stands out as the most significant budgetary revision, with no other taxpayer category facing such a dramatic cut. For a nation that has relied heavily on extractive industries to diversify its economy beyond oil, this translates to a staggering…

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