Author: Ousmane Tandja

In a bold move aligning with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Cameroon, the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom, the country’s Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Louis Paul Motazé, has announced a 70% reduction in customs duties on European imports. This adjustment targets the third category of goods, deemed critical for public revenue due to their significant contributions to the national treasury. The phased reduction, set at 10% annually, will culminate in the complete elimination of tariffs by 2030. The new tariff cuts apply to essential imports…

Ivorian cashew producers have achieved a significant milestone with the signing of a landmark financing agreement on June 11, 2026, between the National Investment Bank (BNI), the Cotton and Cashew Council (CCA), and local processors. This tripartite convention marks a turning point for the nation’s cashew industry, which has long sought to enhance domestic value addition through local transformation. Local processors lead industrial transformation drive The Groupement des Transformateurs de Cajou Ivoiriens (GTCI), representing operators handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has been at the forefront of this…

Olympique Lyonnais braces for high-risk Champions League playoff against Fenerbahçe Football Champions League The return leg of the Champions League playoff between Lyon and Fenerbahçe on August 26 has been classified as high-risk. Authorities anticipate 2,220 Turkish supporters, with no tickets sold at Groupama Stadium on match day. Anticipated electric atmosphere for the Fenerbahçe reception at Groupama Stadium Following an emergency meeting at the Lyon prefecture on Thursday afternoon, the National Directorate for the Fight against Hooliganism classified the August 26 Groupama Stadium clash as high-risk (Level 4 out of…

In Gabon, a heated public debate has erupted following scathing remarks attributed to social media activist Landry Mbeng, widely known as Lanlaire. His statements, targeting the mother of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, have drawn sharp condemnation from Gabonese political circles. Among the most vocal critics is Daisy Léance Akinikoussou, member of parliament for the Plateaux department, who has publicly declared “Enough is enough” in a bold statement addressing what she describes as a dangerous erosion of political discourse. In her strongly worded intervention, Akinikoussou draws a clear line between…

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic, officially commissioned the new annex building of the Command in Chief of Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The inauguration took place on August 13, 2026. The facility, named Bâtiment Général de Brigade Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, stands as a key milestone in the ongoing modernization of Gabon’s judicial administration. The three-story building, featuring 38 offices alongside operation, supervision, and conference rooms, is designed to enhance operational efficiency for security personnel overseeing the country’s penitentiary system. The project underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening…

The highly anticipated opening match of the 2026-27 LaLiga season for Celta Vigo against Osasuna is now hanging in the balance after a sudden fungal outbreak on the turf at Estadio Balaídos. Officials from Spain’s top football division are conducting an urgent inspection of the pitch to assess the extent of the damage, with a decision expected within 24 hours. The Galician club has formally requested a postponement of the fixture, citing concerns over player safety and pitch conditions. Meanwhile, Osasuna has expressed readiness to play as scheduled, adding further…