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Cameroon road infrastructure: progress and challenges in 2026 Ongoing projects, completed milestones, and structural network developments—alongside persistent obstacles—highlighted during the public briefing by the Minister of Public Works in Yaoundé. Progress and obstacles in Cameroon’s road infrastructure During a public conference held at the Government Action Salon (SAGO 2026) in Yaoundé, Minister of Public Works Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi presented a mid-term assessment of the 2020-2030 National Development Strategy, highlighting achievements and ongoing challenges in the road sector. The event brought together media professionals, users, and visitors to review the state…

In a remarkable transformation over the past decade, Benin has fundamentally reshaped its financial governance. The latest Open Budget Survey by the International Budget Partnership reveals a historic score of 79/100 for the West African nation. This outstanding performance positions Benin as the second highest-ranking country in Africa, trailing only South Africa, and securing the coveted first place across the entire francophone world. This achievement underscores a model of fiscal discipline driven by the comprehensive reforms initiated under President Patrice Talon’s administration. a rapid ascent in under a decade To…

JNIM blockade intensifies, disrupting West African trade corridors Recent terrorist actions in Mali have severely obstructed key commercial routes connecting coastal and Sahelian nations, impacting the broader African economy today. On April 25, Mali experienced a series of coordinated assaults orchestrated by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA). These operations, which targeted the cities of Kati, Mopti, Sévaré, Gao, and the capital, Bamako, resulted in numerous casualties and tragically led to the assassination of Sadio Camara, the Minister of Defense. In…

Ecouter l’article At the heart of Libreville’s bustling informal economy, a pervasive issue casts a shadow over the daily lives of countless traders. Mont-Bouët, Gabon’s largest market, has become synonymous with systematic extortion, a challenge now squarely facing the capital’s mayor, Eugène Mba. This deeply entrenched system of illicit payments has emerged as the primary obstacle for the new municipal leadership. Beneath the vibrant energy of market stalls and the calls of vendors lies a darker truth. Numerous traders, brought together by the Syndicat des débrouillards du Gabon (SDG) and…

Cameroon’s iconic Yaoundé bypass road project, a significant urban infrastructure initiative, has captured the attention of a prominent new player. Ashoka Buildcon Limited, an Indian conglomerate, has officially expressed its interest in the undertaking, valued at over 1,260 billion FCFA before taxes. The group has put forward an integrated proposal encompassing design, execution, and financial structuring for the ambitious endeavor. This comprehensive offer was formally presented on June 9 to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the government body overseeing the project. During the audience, Vinit Chitale, Ashoka Buildcon’s…

The comprehensive funeral arrangements for Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, the esteemed former head of Cameroon’s Supreme Court, have been officially released by his family. The inaugural president of Cameroon’s Supreme Court is set to embark on his final journey, with memorial services scheduled from Monday, June 22, to Saturday, June 27, 2026.  From June 22 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a period of solemn contemplation and prayers will be observed daily between 6 PM and 7 PM at the family residence located at Bastos crossroads in Yaoundé, the nation’s political capital.…