On May 8, 2025, the conclave elected American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Taking the name Leo XIV, he succeeds Pope Francis and...Read More
Deprived of a joint financial windfall estimated at $555 million, the final blow from American leader Donald Trump, despite the consequences, should push the African Development Fund (ADF ), the concessional arm...Read More
As part of the 8th review of the IMF-supported Economic and Financial Program, an assessment mission is underway in Cameroon. The objective is to assess the country’s economic performance and...Read More
The General Directorate of Taxes and Estates launched, on May 6, at the Brazzaville Convention Center, a campaign to popularize the 2025 finance law in order to meet the government’s...Read More
On May 5, 2025, Henri-Claude Oyima, a leading figure in Central African finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGFIBank Cameroon, was appointed Minister of State for the...Read More
The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese...Read More
The Gabonese Republic has entered a transformative phase with the establishment of its Fifth Republic, marked by the inauguration of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on May 3, 2025. Just...Read More
The possible election of a Black pope would be far more than a religious decision—it would mark a rupture with centuries of tradition, reflect the evolving nature of Catholicism, and...Read More
This year, the Cannes Film Festival shines a spotlight on Africa’s cinematic brilliance, showcasing compelling films that captivate audiences with their powerful storytelling and unique perspectives. From the jury members...Read More
A historic investment agreement in the agro-industrial sector was signed in Bangui on April 15, 2025. Estimated at $1.2 billion, this project, led by the Indian group Mahasakthi, will process...Read More
Gathered in Douala for the 17th meeting of the PR-PICA, cotton industry stakeholders from eight African countries discussed the threats facing cotton growing on the continent. Together, they identified ways...Read More
An ambitious socioeconomic development project is underway in Cameroon’s Southwest region, with the construction of essential infrastructure designed to improve the living conditions of the communities living along the Cross...Read More
The National Investment Commission (CNI) held its first annual ordinary session on April 12 in Brazzaville. After reviewing the applications submitted for approval, it granted final approvals to nine companies,...Read More
Endorsed by the Steering Committee at its second session, chaired by Louis Paul Motaze, Cameroon’s Minister of Finance. The plan, approved on April 11, 2025, in Yaoundé, should enable Cameroon...Read More