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The systematic review of disability and survivors’ pensions paid by the Cameroonian government has generated annual savings of approximately 12 billion CFA francs since its launch in November 2021. This figure, disclosed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze, highlights the scale of irregularities that had long plagued the Republic’s payroll system. The initiative is part of a broader cleanup campaign by Yaoundé to eliminate improper payments of salaries, pensions, and other benefits to unqualified recipients. Payroll system riddled with irregular beneficiaries The origins of this reform trace back to January…

The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for another six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team. A vocal supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the presidential election on October 12, 2025, Mr. Tchameni was apprehended shortly before the official announcement of the poll results. He faces charges including undermining state security, a serious accusation frequently employed by the Cameroonian military prosecutor in cases perceived to have political undertones. Maître Jean Joseph Claude Siewe, counsel for the detained politician, sharply criticizes the entire…

The Gabonese Ministry of National Education finds itself embroiled in a significant financial controversy. Approximately twenty individuals linked to the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) have been taken into police custody by the Judicial Police. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into a massive, alleged overbilling scheme involving cash vouchers. The reported financial damage exceeds 560 million FCFA, equivalent to nearly 850,000 euros, siphoned from funds allocated to one of the nation’s most critical sovereign departments. An elaborate system within DCAF Details emerging from the investigation indicate…

Concours National d’Excellence en Droit OHADA (CNEDO 2026), Niamey (Niger) Club OHADA UAM / FSJP 64 Aucun commentaire 🇳🇪 Niger Club OHADACNEDOConcoursNiamey Official Announcement from the OHADA Club of Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey The OHADA Club UAM/FSJP, in close partnership with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius in Training Competition (CIGHO), proudly announces the launch of the National OHADA Law Excellence Competition for 2026 in Niamey, Niger. This prestigious selection process invites participation from all students enrolled in Licence 3 and Master programs across both public and private…

The contentious debate surrounding constitutional amendments has taken a significant judicial turn in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On June 4, 2026, in Kinshasa, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) convened to present an assertive assessment of their ‘dead city’ operation, which had commenced the previous day. They asserted that numerous major urban centers across the nation had heeded their call, directly refuting official accounts that sought to confine the mobilization solely to the capital. This widespread action served as a crucial real-world test of the opposition’s capacity…

Commodity trading giant Gunvor finds itself under renewed criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning a significant oil contract with Gabon valued at approximately one billion dollars. The proceedings, spearheaded by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Swiss Confederation (MPC), delve into the terms of the contract’s award and the intricate financial arrangements surrounding the agreement for Gabonese crude oil deliveries. Geneva continues to serve as a pivotal global hub for hydrocarbon trading, and in recent years, several key players in this sector have faced scrutiny over African corruption cases,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised significant concerns regarding the renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon. In its assessments made public in May 2026, the Washington-based institution issued a warning to Yaoundé about the potential financial implications of this operation. The move saw the state reclaim nearly all capital of what was formerly a subsidiary of the British fund Actis. Now rebranded as Société camerounaise d’électricité (Socadel), the company is 95% state-owned, with the remaining 5% allocated to employees. The IMF fears an immediate increase in the state’s financial commitments…

The Malian junta has escalated its efforts to dismantle militant networks in the Sahel by placing a substantial bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the most hunted figure in the region. The announcement marks a bold move by the transitional government in Bamako, signaling a renewed commitment to combating extremist threats that have destabilized the country and neighboring nations for years. a high-stakes manhunt in the Sahel The decision to offer a reward for Ag Ghaly’s capture underscores the urgency of the situation. As the founder and leader…

Mali launches unprecedented reward to capture JNIM’s mastermind The Malian authorities have escalated their fight against armed groups by announcing a record reward of 2 billion West African CFA francs (approximately 3 million euros) for any credible information leading to the capture or neutralisation of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the leader of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated organisation. This bold move comes amid a sharp deterioration in security across Mali, where coordinated attacks by JNIM and its allies in late April targeted multiple strategic…