Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.
2026-08-05 19:37:25

AGN Chair Calls for Worker-Centred Energy Transition Ahead of COP31
The Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has urged African leaders to pursue an energy transition that delivers affordable electricity, creates decent jobs, strengthens local industries and enables the continent to retain greater value from its natural resources. Speaking through his Technical Advisor,
2026-08-05 18:57:30

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration
As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.
2026-08-05 18:56:17

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides
There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.
2026-08-05 18:38:29

U.S.-Cameroon Economic Dialogue Set for August 27
A strategic economic bilateral dialogue between Cameroon and the United States is scheduled for August 27, 2026, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and investment ties and improve the business climate for private-sector operators. The dialogue was announced during an audience between Transport Minister Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibèhè and the United States Interim Chargé d’Affaires in Cameroon, John G. Robinson. According to information released by the Ministry of Transport, the dialogue will focus on three main objectives: improving the business climate between the two countries, identifying trade opportunities and promoting investment partnerships. The announcement confirms remarks made by John G. Robinson during a conference organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cameroon (AmCham) on the sidelines PROMOTE 2026. At the event, he said the United States seeks to be “a reliable partner for economic growth” through trade, investment and technology transfer rather than traditional aid programs. The forthcoming dialogue takes place against a backdrop of expanding economic exchanges between the two countries. ...
2026-08-05 18:24:26

Les cinq actualités majeures du 5 août 2026
Le mercredi 5 août 2026 a été marqué par plusieurs événements majeurs au Cameroun. De la décision de la CAF en faveur de Samuel Eto’o aux préparatifs des Lionnes Indomptables avant leur dernier match de groupe à la CAN féminine, en passant par le rapatriement de la dépouille du général Simon Enzo’o Mvondo et les [...]
2026-08-05 18:24:22

Cameroon Reviews 2025/2026 Cocoa Season, Discusses Priorities for Next Campaign
Cameroon marketed 247,914 tons of cocoa during the 2025/2026 season, down 61,603 tons from the previous campaign, figures from the National Cocoa and Coffee Board (NCCB) show. The decline extended beyond marketed production. Cocoa exports fell by 34.65%, while volumes processed locally dropped by 14,442 tons. The figures were presented on August 5 in Yaoundé at the Forum on the Remuneration of Cocoa Producers, convened ahead of the official launch of the 2026/2027 cocoa season. Akamba Ava Michèle, the NCCB’s Director of Statistics, Monitoring and Commercialization, presented the season review, which covered production, exports and industrial processing. Cameroon exported 125,469 tons of cocoa during the campaign, compared with 192,012 tons in 2024/2025. Europe remained the country’s main export market, receiving 84.62% of total shipments. Within Cameroon, the Centre Region retained its position as the leading cocoa marketing zone, accounting for 44.54% of purchases recorded during the season.
2026-08-05 18:12:27

Les faits divers qui ont marqué la journée du 5 août 2026
Kumba : une commerçante retrouvée morte dans un cours d’eau Portée disparue depuis plusieurs jours, une commerçante de Kumba a été retrouvée sans vie dans un cours d’eau. Son mari, initialement interpellé après des soupçons exprimés par des proches de la victime, a finalement été remis en liberté. Les premiers éléments de l’enquête privilégient la [...]
2026-08-05 17:52:51

Tattaunawa da Dr Dauda Kontagora kan koma baya a shirin samar da kuɗin ECO
Shirin samar da kudin bai ɗaya na ƙasashen ECOWAS ya sake samun koma baya saboda sanarwar ƙasar Guinea na ficewa.
2026-08-05 17:49:23