The unforgettable Vince Vega of Pulp Fiction returns to the Croisette for the most singular of premieres: not in front of the camera, but behind it. With Night Flight to Los Angeles, John Travolta signs at 72 his first film — autobiographical, tender, and luminous — born of a lifelong passion: the sky. Some returns are unexpected —...

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Cameroon has donated 500 English-language books to the library of Alfred Saker College in Douala, in a bid to rekindle students’ passion for reading. The donation was made on March 19, 2026, during a visit by a UBA delegation led by...

Pierre Salvadori’s romantic and burlesque comedy, “La Vénus Électrique,” has been selected as the opening film for the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Set in the Roaring Twenties, this highly anticipated film will have its world premiere on May 12, 2026, marking a prestigious milestone in the French director’s extensive career.+4 Synopsis: A Spirited Masquerade The story...

For the first time in 53 years, four astronauts are on their way to the Moon. Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026 — humanity’s return to deep space. At 6:35 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System — a 322-foot-tall rocket painted white and orange —...

It is historic. Half a century after the 1974 epic, the Democratic Republic of Congo is returning to the elite of world football. Following a highly tense intercontinental playoff, the Leopards defeated Jamaica and secured their ticket to North America. Wissa, the Hero of a Nation History will remember that the spark came from Yoane Wissa....

Lubumbashi – In a significant development for Central Africa’s mining sector and the global copper supply chain, Chinese mining giant CMOC Group has achieved a major commercial milestone in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On March 27, 2026, the group announced that the “TFM-1” brand of copper cathodes, produced by its subsidiary Tenke Fungurume...

In preparation for World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2026), the President of The ICT University, Professor Victor Mbarika, has launched a FCFA 100 million support fund to assist journalists in Cameroon. Many journalists continue to work under very difficult conditions, with limited resources and declining advertising revenue. This initiative aims to provide direct support...

As the world’s leading financial centres navigate a period of broad caution, three African cities are emerging as the locomotives of a new continental financial cycle. The GFCI 39 — published on 26 March 2026 — reshuffles the hierarchy and names its frontrunners through to 2028. An in-depth analysis. Published on 26 March 2026 by...

The Cannes Film Festival has chosen its grand ambassador for the 79th edition. The 43-year-old French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara will preside over the opening and closing ceremonies of the world’s most prestigious cinema event, running from May 12 to 23, 2026 Plural Roots and a Theatrical Foundation Born on March 7, 1983, in Boulogne-Billancourt to...

 London, UK. The agenda for AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the world’s leading Africa-focused investment events, has officially been launched and is now available at www.afsic.net, offering investors and businesses a first look at the conversations and opportunities set to shape investment into Africa.  Taking place in London on 13th and 14th October...

For 30 young entrepreneurs across Cameroon, a new chapter has just begun. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled its 2026 cohort of entrepreneurs, bringing fresh opportunities for business owners across the country to access funding, training, and mentorship.This year’s announcement, made by Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu, introduces 3,200 entrepreneurs selected from over 265,000 applicants...

Over 265,000 applications received – from all 54 African countries Underscoring Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial sector and the vital role of early-stage funding Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare and Green Economy top sectors from applicants US$16 million to be disbursed throughout 2026, including progammes with global partners The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young...

By Jacques Raymond Tedongap | cemac-eco.finance | Reading Time: 3 min With $100 million deployed and 1.5 million jobs created over a decade, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has proven that micro-seed funding can generate macro-economic returns. For the CEMAC region, where traditional banking often ignores early-stage ventures, this 1:42 financial multiplier offers a definitive...

Five years after telling us she dreamed of Netflix deals, the Blue Rain Entertainment founder has built the CEMAC region’s first streaming empire—and proven that creative industries can outshine oil as an economic driver. When Syndy Emade sat down with cemac-eco.finance in 2020, she had a modest ambition: to get Cameroonian films on Netflix. Today,...

Published: March 2026 | By: Peter Nsoesie In Brief: French football star Kylian Mbappé has channeled over $1 million into the comprehensive renovation of a public school in his family’s native district of Douala, Cameroon. This targeted philanthropic effort seamlessly bridges the worlds of elite sports, ancestral roots, and youth education. 1. The Bonendale Project:...

Ethiopis Tafara, Vice President for Africa of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will visit Rwanda from March 12-13. His first visit to Rwanda since being named to the role, Mr. Tafara will engage with government and private-sector partners to support the country’s aims to improve living standards and income for its people...

The Managing Director of Ecobank Cameroon, Gwendoline Abunaw, has encouraged women to be confident, resilient and intentional in their leadership journeys. She made the remarks on March 3 during an exchange session in Douala with female journalists who are members of the Cameroon Association of English-Speaking Journalists (Camasej). The meeting formed part of activities marking...

Regularly praised by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Cameroon’s national oil company affirmed its commitment to fighting corruption in the hydrocarbons sector during a working session with the civil society organization Transparency International Cameroon. Despite weak engagement from various stakeholders in Cameroon’s hydrocarbon value chain, which led the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ( EITI ) to suspend...