Central Africa
News and analysis from Central Africa — covering the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Rich in natural resources and strategically important, Central Africa is increasingly in focus for mining, energy, and infrastructure investors.
Sassou at 42 years: Congo’s permanent president
Denis Sassou Nguesso has won 94.82 percent of the vote in Congo Republic, extending 42 years of rule. This editorial…
China lends Cameroon $181m for fibre
Cameroon has secured a loan of 108.4 billion CFA francs (around $181 million) from EXIMBANK-China to fund the fourth phase…
Angola silences NGOs with new law
Angola's President João Lourenço has signed a law giving the government sweeping powers to authorise, suspend, and financially restrict NGOs…
Pesalink and PAPSS Link Up to Cut the Cost of Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Kenya's instant payment network Pesalink has partnered with PAPSS to enable 24/7 cross-border transfers settled in local currencies, connecting over…