Moki Edwin Kindzeka

Gabon opens national dialogue to bring country back to civilian rule

Opposition and civil groups are taking part, but some are concerned that the current military ruler will use the conference to cement a grip on power

Cameroon opposition: Senegal is example for fair elections, ousting entrenched leader 

Opposition says it’s time for change in Cameroon, where President Paul Biya, now in his 90s, has ruled for more than four decades and is preparing to run for re-election

Thousands Arrive in Gabon for Dialogue to End Military Transition

Military ruler General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema previously said he would hand back power in August 2025

Supporters Want Cameroon’s Four-Decade President, 91, to Run Again

Biya has been president of Cameroon since 1982 and leader of his party since 1985.

Cameroon's Opposition Says It Won't Stop Efforts to Oust Biya Despite Threats

Cameroonian officials ordered an end to activities of the Political Alliance for Change and the Alliance for Political Transition

Chad Expects Some 20 Candidates to Compete With Military Ruler in Elections

The final list of candidates for the polls expected to end three years of military rule in the central African state will be officially declared on March 24

Central Africa Says Economic Bloc Poorest, Integration Stagnant at 4%

The bloc says member countries conduct most of their trade with outside countries and have made little attempt to break down economic barriers between them

Cameroon Homes and Plantations Destroyed by Seawater

Officials declare a humanitarian emergency after encroaching waters from Atlantic Ocean destroyed several hundred homes, buildings and plantations along country's coast

Thousands March in Cameroon to Press for Women’s Rights

The women sang about longing to be free and achieving true equality with men

Chad Announces May 6 Presidential Election, Months Earlier Than Projected

The vote will mark the end of Mahamat Idriss Deby's transitional period, the election commission said

Cameroon Hosts Conference on Chronic Child Malnutrition

Armed conflict, climate shocks contribute to the problem, say those attending the meeting

US Ambassador Meets With Gabon Coup Leader

The ambassador urged democratic elections and said the U.S. will continue to discuss trade with Gabon

Cameroon Rebels Abduct Government Officials in Fresh Wave of Attacks

The abduction and killing followed renewed separatist attacks that have claimed several dozen civilians within two weeks

Central Africa Communication Ministers Discuss Ways to Stop Hate Speech

Officials say such language has heightened tensions and sparked deadly fighting across the region

Opposition Condemns Designation of Chad’s Military Ruler as Presidential Candidate 

Opposition and civil society groups say Chad is not a Deby dynasty that can be ruled only by a single family 

Central African States to Fight Food Security Threats

Officials meet Friday to look for immediate solutions to obstacles facing the transportation of goods moving from Cameroon's seaports to landlocked central African states

Demonstrations in Gabon as Regional Blocs Bloc Maintain Sanctions Against Junta 

Gabon was suspended from the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on September 1, two days after General Brice Oligui Nguema ousted President Bongo in a bloodless coup

Cameroon Opposition Calls for Single Candidate to Face Biya in Next Election

The 91-year-old Biya has been president since 1982 and is the world's oldest head of state

Chad’s Junta Leader Appoints Pro-Democracy Figure as Prime Minister

Central Africa Blames Fuel Shortage on Supply Disruptions, Smuggling

Shortages have contributed to rising food prices, social unrest