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From June 15 to 19, 2026, Lomé will take center stage as the host of Africa’s first-ever Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. This landmark event aims to advance the continent’s unified and sustainable aviation agenda.Over five days, Africa’s aviation sector will converge on Togo’s capital, positioning Lomé as the nerve center of the continent’s air transport future. The inaugural edition of the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition will unfold under the patronage of President Faure Gnassingbé, with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the African Union steering the initiative.Breaking down borders for a unified African skyThe core agenda revolves around one pivotal theme: "A single African sky: connectivity and sustainable aviation development." The goal is to f...

Mali puts price on heads of Sahel terror kingpins The Government of Mali has launched a bold initiative to combat terrorism by offering substantial financial rewards for information leading to the capture or elimination of seven high-profile terrorist commanders operating across the Sahel region. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Security, « rewards will be granted to individuals who provide verifiable and actionable intelligence that results in the apprehension or neutralization of the specified fugitives. » The bounties range from 500 million to 2 billion West African CFA francs, reflecting the severity of the threat these individuals pose. ...

Government intensifies counter-terrorism efforts with substantial bounties Mali’s authorities have unveiled a bold new initiative to combat terrorism, offering financial rewards ranging from 500 million to 2 billion West African CFA francs for credible information leading to the capture or elimination of seven high-profile suspects allegedly linked to militant activities. The announcement, made public by the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection under the leadership of General Daoud Aly Mohammedine, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing national security and dismantling terror networks operating within Mali’s borders. According to official statements, the individuals in question are suspected of orchestrating or participating in attacks that have endangered both civil...

Since its launch in November 2021, Cameroon's systematic review of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that now yield annual savings of approximately 12 billion Central African CFA francs. The figure, disclosed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze, highlights the scale of discrepancies that had long plagued the country's public pension registry. This initiative is part of a broader cleanup campaign by Yaoundé to eliminate improper payments to ineligible recipients, including salaries, pensions, and other state benefits. Roots of the pension registry's hidden vulnerabilities The audit's origins trace back to January 2020, when the Ministry of Finance publicly identified 7,855 former civil servants suspected of fraudulently receiving survivor or disability pension...

The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for an additional six months, a decision swiftly challenged by his legal team. Tchameni, a prominent supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the October 12, 2025 presidential election, was apprehended shortly before the official announcement of the poll results. He faces serious charges, notably 'endangering state security,' a grave accusation frequently employed by the Cameroonian military prosecutor in politically sensitive cases, reflecting broader trends in African politics. Maître Jean Joseph Claude Siewe, counsel for the detained politician, vehemently criticizes the entire legal process, deeming it fundamentally flawed. The attorney asserts that the situation represents a complete state o...

Gabon’s Ministry of National Education has become the focal point of a substantial financial scandal. Approximately twenty officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) have been taken into police custody by the Judicial Police. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged widespread scheme involving the over-invoicing of cash vouchers. The estimated financial damage surpasses 560 million FCFA, equivalent to nearly 850,000 euros, siphoned from resources allocated to one of the nation’s most crucial governmental departments. An elaborate system within DCAF exposed Details released publicly indicate that the fraudulent mechanism revolved around manipulating cash vouchers, administrative instruments typically used to cover routine or urgent expenditures...

National Excellence Contest in OHADA Law 2026 (CNEDO) – Niamey, Niger The OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey, in partnership with the International Committee of the OHADA Genius in the Making Contest (CIGHO), is launching the National Excellence Contest in OHADA Law 2026. This prestigious competition invites students from both public and private universities, as well as accounting schools, to showcase their expertise in OHADA law—a legal framework unifying business regulations across 17 African countries. The call for applications remains open until June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Interested candidates must register in teams of three, with at least one female member. Eligible participants Law students (Year 3 Bachelor’s and Master’s levels) Economics students (Year 3 Bachelo...

The International Monetary Fund (FMI) has expressed apprehension regarding the recent renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon. In its assessments released in May 2026, the global financial institution cautioned Yaoundé about the potential cost implications of the operation. This move saw the state reclaim nearly all capital of the former subsidiary of the British fund Actis. Now rebranded as Société Camerounaise d’Électricité (Socadel), the company is 95% owned by the public authority, with the remaining 5% held by its employees. The Washington-based institution fears an immediate increase in state liabilities within an already tight fiscal environment, impacting governance Africa.shifting burdens to an already constrained budgetThe Fund’s analysis is unequivocal: the acquisition of the hist...

Commodities trading giant Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time focusing on a substantial oil contract valued at approximately one billion dollars with Gabon. The ongoing proceedings, led by the Swiss Public Prosecutor's Office (MPC), scrutinize the conditions under which this agreement for lifting Gabonese crude was awarded, as well as its intricate financial structure. Geneva continues to be a pivotal global hub for hydrocarbon trading, and several of its prominent players have recently been entangled in various African corruption cases. A case reigniting scrutiny over gabonese crude sales The contract currently under examination by Swiss investigators involves Gabonese oil shipments amounting to nearly a billion dollars, based on publicly available ...

The Malian authorities have reached a new milestone in their counter-terrorism strategy. On June 4, 2026, the government announced the implementation of a financial reward system for any individual providing information that leads to the capture or neutralization of leaders from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jnim, linked to Al-Qaeda) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). This public initiative highlights a clear intent by the transition government to engage the civilian population in a conflict where conventional military efforts face significant challenges. Targeting the leadership of Jnim and the FLA with public bounties The new mechanism specifically targets two armed organizations that Bamako identifies as the primary threats to the nation's territorial integrity. J...