Author: Aïcha Abdou

On 24 June 2026, the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts (Ccima) brought together private sector representatives to draft proposals ahead of the 2027 finance law preparation. This consultation aimed to collect, analyze and harmonize the concerns of economic operators ahead of planned exchanges with the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI). Central to the talks were improving the national tax system, boosting business competitiveness, and enhancing the attractiveness of the business climate. Around twenty proposals were formulated at the end of the session. The initiative is part of…

The Cameroonian President has arrived in Switzerland, where he is reportedly receiving medical care, while his son, Franck Biya, appears to be positioning himself for a potential political future. Observers note that these developments coincide with a period of heightened national discussions about leadership transitions. a parallel between health and political ambition The timing of President Paul Biya’s medical journey to Switzerland has drawn attention, especially as his son, Franck Biya, intensifies his public appearances. While the President focuses on his health, Franck Biya has been increasingly visible in political…

For a long time, a recurring criticism echoed in Gabon’s public debate. Since taking power on August 30, 2023, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was seen everywhere in the field, but rarely in direct exchanges with national journalists. Speeches, inaugurations, and trips multiplied. Spontaneous answers to citizens’ questions, however, remained scarce. This perception appears to have shifted in recent weeks. Not through a solemn press conference or a carefully staged institutional exercise, but via a series of interviews conducted by journalist Chamberland Moukouama during the president’s stay in Mayumba and Tchibanga,…

Santé/Bunia/Ph.OMS Five weeks after the declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the virus continues to defy containment efforts. Despite a significant ramp-up in the response, the epidemic remains ahead of health workers, steadily advancing, crossing borders, and claiming lives. Intensified response still falling short Considerable progress has been made. Bed capacity in treatment centres has surged from fewer than 10 to over 500 across 19 facilities in affected areas. Testing capacity has similarly expanded—from 30 daily tests at the start to more than 2,000…

After a decade of dominance under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City are now looking to the future with a new managerial appointment. Reports suggest the club’s hierarchy has chosen Enzo Maresca to lead the team forward, with an exciting transfer strategy already in motion to support his vision. The outgoing manager left an emotional farewell message, expressing gratitude to the club and its supporters. « I’m overwhelmed by the love you’ve shown me. This club has been my home, and I’ll always watch over it from afar. The players know what’s…