central Africa

Chad’s foreign minister resigns as government begins talks with rebels

Chad's foreign minister resigns as government begins talks with rebels

Chad’s interim Foreign Affairs Minister Cherif Mahamat Zene said on Monday he was stepping down because of disagreements with senior politicians, as the government attempts to open dialogue with rebels and end military rule. Zene resigned as talks are taking place in Qatar’s capital Doha with various rebel and opposition …

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Thierry Marchand appointed new French ambassador in Cameroon

Thierry Marchand appointed new French ambassador in Cameroon

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on September 15 by decree the appointment of General Thierry Marchand as head of the French Embassy in Cameroon. Army General Thierry Marchand replaces his compatriot Christophe Guilhou, who reached the end of his stay.  His appointment comes as military cooperation between Cameroon and France …

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Central African Republic in the process of a new constitution

Central African Republic in the process of a new constitution

Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra set up a drafting committee for a new Constitution Composed of around fifty personalities to propose a new fundamental text within three months. Supposed to involve all the components of Central African society, this committee does not however tempt the main opposition formations or even …

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Cameroon: Chinese firm granted license to exploit iron deposit

Cameroon: Chinese firm granted license to exploit iron deposit

Cameroonian authorities have granted the Chinese mining giant Sinosteel Corporation, the very first license to exploit an iron deposit, indicates a document signed by President Paul Biya. According to the document, the Chinese firm will have to pay the State FCFA 22.9 billion in annual revenues. Cameroon is paving the …

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