Month: July 2026

New Leadership Takes Charge at General Bank of Cameroon Banking executive Ezékiel Passam has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at General Bank of Cameroon (GBC), a financial institution formerly known as Société Générale Cameroun. The Cameroonian state has since become the majority shareholder in the bank, marking a significant shift in its governance structure. The leadership changes were formalized during a board meeting held in Yaoundé on July 15, 2026, where key appointments were made to steer the institution forward. Alongside Passam, Victor Noumoué…

Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – The International Forum on Professions and Skills (FIMEC) stands as a pivotal mechanism for realizing the ambitious goals of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. This initiative effectively aligns the evolving demands of the national economy with the competencies fostered by our training sector, as articulated by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The Prime Minister presided over the opening ceremony of FIMEC’s second edition, which centered on the theme: “Skills, employment, and…

Legal proceedings have been initiated against Ousmane Sonko, the Senegalese head of government and a pivotal figure within Pastef. This action follows public statements he made concerning dubious financial flows reportedly flourishing within the sacred city of Touba, the spiritual heartland of Mouridism. A complainant has formally approached the prosecutor’s office at the Dakar High Court, seeking a judicial determination on the implications and potential criminal repercussions of these declarations. This development unfolds amidst an already heightened political atmosphere, characterized by swift institutional restructuring since the new majority assumed power…

Chad young chadians embrace green jobs in N’Djamena with onape initiative N’Djamena’s city council and Chad’s National Employment Promotion Office launch a groundbreaking program to train 200 youth in sustainable agriculture, combating unemployment while fostering ecological resilience. N’Djamena’s city council, in collaboration with Chad’s National Employment Promotion Office (ONAPE), inaugurated a transformative initiative this week to integrate 200 young adults into sustainable agriculture roles. The launch event, part of the Green Jobs Youth Integration Project (PROJEV), took place this past Wednesday at the Kuweïte space in Farcha’s first district. bridging…

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 qui devra se confirmer et se renforcer.La Tribune Afrique By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Salimata Koné Aviation and consumer goods correspondent Abdelmadjid Tebboune Assimi Goïta Air Algérie Regional aviation is witnessing a significant shift as diplomatic tensions ease between Bamako and Algiers. The restoration of air links between Mali and Algeria opens new opportunities for airlines like Air France, Brussels Airlines, and Air Algérie, promising enhanced connectivity and economic benefits for West Africa. Diplomatic rapprochement reshapes Mali-Algeria air travel The thaw in relations between Mali and Algeria is more than just political—it’s a game-changer for regional air travel. After years of restrictions, airlines are…