A flagship project by the Mutual Treasury Staff, Mutresor, the Concord International Hotel aims to redefine luxury hospitality in Cameroon’s capital while diversifying the organization’s investment portfolio. Situated at the Olezoa neighbourhood in Yaounde, overlooking Charles Atangana Avenue, the Concord International Hotel is to become a new landmark in the city’s skyline. The five star...

Global philanthropy has reached a new milestone on the African continent. Through his foundation, Bill Gates has announced a historic commitment of $2.5 billion dedicated specifically to advancing women’s health in Africa. This unprecedented allocation, both in scale and in focus, underscores the conviction that improving women’s health is one of the most powerful levers...

Japan has unveiled the world’s first fully functional artificial uterus, capable of replicating natural pregnancy conditions and supporting the full development of an embryo to term. This breakthrough could save the lives of thousands of severely premature babies and provide a solution for women unable to carry a pregnancy. It also opens the door to...

On August 8, the Minister of Urban Sanitation, Local Development, and Road Maintenance, Juste Désiré Mondelé, officially launched the development and upgrading works on the Mpiem–Kindamba road, at a total cost of 1.7 billion CFA francs. The project aims to improve travel conditions along this vital 86-kilometer route that links the districts of Kindamba, Kimba,...

From bustling city markets to remote rural outposts, canned foods are a lifeline across Africa—offering convenience, shelf stability, and affordability. But beneath their metallic sheen lies a growing concern: chemical migration from packaging into food. As global research sheds light on these invisible risks, Africa faces a critical moment to rethink how it regulates, consumes,...

Libreville, August 7, 2025 – On the occasion of the 8th African Day of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (August 10), the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), through its Representation for Central Africa (REPAC-OIF), reaffirms its commitment to strengthening and modernizing civil registration systems in the Francophone space.Beyond being a social and legal necessity,...

After revolutionizing the auto industry, space exploration, and energy storage, Elon Musk may now be setting his sights on a new frontier: mobile technology. While not officially confirmed, the so-called “Tesla Phone” is already sending ripples through the tech world. With deep integration across the Tesla, Starlink, and potentially Neuralink ecosystems, the device could upend...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a sweeping modernization plan for N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, positioning it as a future regional hub. With a brand-new 50,000-square-meter terminal capable of handling 5 million passengers annually—up from just 800,000—the $570 million project marks a bold move toward enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure, attracting foreign investment,...

A historic page is being written for Africa. In 2026, legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo will become the first African diva to have her name engraved on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization in charge of designating each year the...