On April 14, 2026, the Institut Pasteur hosted an unprecedented event bringing together business leaders, scientists, and the Ministry of National Education around a shared ambition: shattering the glass ceiling before young girls even enter the workforce. At the heart of the initiative is the “Code F” programme — launched in October 2025 — whose...

When the Central African Republic made Bitcoin legal tender in April 2022 and launched the Sango Coin three months later, the announcement reverberated globally. Three years on, the project has sold less than ten percent of its tokens, has been sanctioned by COBAC, and quietly announced a “new direction” in 2025. A look back at...

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:...

Kinshasa, September 21, 2025 (Cemac-eco.Finance) – The Democratic Republic of Congo has eased restrictions on foreign labor, raising ceilings for expatriate workers across key industries. The reform, signed on August 5 by outgoing Employment Minister Ephraim Akwakwa, aligns labor rules with market realities and investor needs. Under the new decree, agriculture, mining, construction, and manufacturing...

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,...