Departing from Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa port last April, the two quay gantry cranes (STS) and five park gantry cranes (RTG) were received on June 3 at the port of Owendo. Equipped with the latest automation technologies, this new equipment will allow Owendo container terminal (OCT) to take a big step forward in port exports. They...

From July 10 to 19, 2023, the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) was held under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The forum, themed “Accelerating the recovery from COVID-19 and fully implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels,” brought together global stakeholders to discuss inclusive and effective...

Kylian Mbappé, 25, will officially leave Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid. The forward, who has made a significant impact on French football in his eight-year professional career, announced this decision on Monday, June 3. “I play to make history, and I’ve always said I wanted to make history in France, in the capital of...

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) decided to keep its key rate unchanged at 25% following a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee held on Friday May 31, 2024. Under the leadership of Madame Kabedi Malangu Mbuyi, Governor of the Central Bank of Congo, the CPM also maintained the mandatory reserve coefficients for deposits in...

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) decided to keep its key rate unchanged at 25% following a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee held on Friday May 31, 2024. Under the leadership of Madame Kabedi Malangu Mbuyi, Governor of the Central Bank of Congo, the CPM also maintained the mandatory reserve coefficients for deposits in...

In a strategic approach for the development of port infrastructure, the Autonomous Port of Douala (PAD) signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Support Council for the Realization of Partnership Contracts (CARPA). This collaboration aims to strengthen and expand the capacities of the port of Douala-Bonabéri, an economic hub for Cameroon and the sub-region. May...

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group, today unveiled an ambitious five-point programme to attract much-needed private sector investment to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation and meet the challenges of a host of interlocking global crises. Addressing the Governors’ Dialogue, a keynote event of the Bank’s Annual Meetings, Adesina on Tuesday called...

Experts attending an African Development Bank High-level dialogue in Kenya have urged African nations to intensify efforts to attract private-sector financing to enhance tertiary education and equip the continent’s youth with competitive skills. During a panel discussion at the Bank’s 2024 Annual Meetings in Nairobi, the experts stressed the importance of political commitment to guarantee...

Judith Suminwa inherits from Sama a certain revenue performance over the first four months of 2024 but pressures on security spending, but not only, remain high. For the IMF, a revised finance law for 2024 must integrate the positive impact of the amendment to the contract with the mining company SICOMINES recently signed, both in...

At the end of the first Gabon-France economic forum held on Wednesday 29, which saw the participation of nearly 600 business leaders from both countries, the Gabonese side managed to mobilize more than 1.100 billion euros, including memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed in the presence of the President of the Transition. Undeniable success this Wednesday,...

On May 24, 2024, the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Grégoire Owona, on behalf of the President of the Republic, Paul Biya, honored the Globeleq staff in Cameroon. Alongside the top management led by Frédéric Mvondo, Managing Director of Globeleq in Cameroon, 79 medals including 61 in silver, 16 in vermeil and 2 in...

Africa stands at crossroads – a continent beaming with potential, innovation, and promise. As we navigate the complexities of the global landscape, it is important that we chart a course towards sustainable development, inclusive growth, and shared prosperity. At the forefront of this transformative journey is the philosophy of Africapitalism—a bold and visionary approach to...

Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Group (UBA), and the Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on all stakeholders within and without the health sector to join forces and ensure that not just Africa but the world has a healthy future. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Health Forum, Tony,...

Over 165,000 visitors (+10% vs 2023)13,500 startups (+20% vs 2023)VivaTech catalyzes global AI debate: Over 2 billion people reached on social media (x2 vs 2023) VivaTech 2024, @bptanguy.com A Unique Meeting Place, Accelerating Business and Funding VivaTech has established itself as the most productive business event, with more than 400,000 digital business connections and widespread...

The African Regional Communications Organization is experiencing a real revolution. The institution founded in 1992 has in fact just appointed Cameroon at the head of its board of directors. A double historic event since it is a first, not only for the country of indomitable lions, but also and above all, for that of a...

The meeting of OACPS ministers, which brought together around sixty ministers from member states, representatives of international organizations, pan-African, regional and sub-regional organizations, financial institutions and experts, ended with the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Mines and the EU. It aims to examine for possible adoption the draft OACPS position paper...

At the VivaTech conference in Paris, Elon Musk participated in a Q&A session via videoconference, highlighting the shared mission of his companies—SpaceX, Neuralink, Tesla, and xAI—to preserve and enhance human consciousness. Elon_Musk, Vivatech_Paris_2024 Musk Criticizes Politically Correct AI During his VivaTech appearance, Musk reiterated his criticism of popular generative AIs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s...

1949-2024. It has been 75 years since United Bank for Africa (UBA) was founded. Previously known as the French and British Bank, it has overcome thick and thin to position itself as one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. It is in such a context that an international conference was held on May 20...