central Africa

Cameroon: Health minister receives threats after banning lightening products

Cameroon: Health minister receives threats after banning lightening products

The Cameroonian Minister of Health, Manaouda Malachie, banned in a press release the sale of lightening products, marketed by 5 companies, including that of opposition MP Nourane Fotsing. Traders who did not like the ban reportedly threatened the minister. In an interview with Naja TV, the minister said ” you …

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Touadéra: “The Central African Republic is not leaving the CFA Franc…”

Touadéra: "The Central African Republic is not leaving the CFA Franc..."

The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadera, declared that his country is not leaving the franc of the French colonies (CFA franc), after a meeting with his Gabonese counterpart Ali Bongo. He made the comment when asked about the introduction of “bitcoin” as the second official currency …

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U.S. ‘very concerned’ about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo

U.S. 'very concerned' about reports Rwanda backing rebels in Congo

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday Washington was “very concerned” about what he called credible reports that Rwanda has provided support to M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported. The US diplomat, speaking during a visit to Kinshasa ahead of a trip to …

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