The African Tribune

Cameroon’s long-awaited government reshuffle faces unexpected delays as behind-the-scenes infrastructure projects take priority behind closed doors. High-level discussions in Yaoundé reveal that key administrative changes remain on hold while major construction initiatives gather momentum. Inside sources confirm that President Paul Biya and his close advisors, including Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, Secretary-General of the Presidency, are closely monitoring progress on these projects. Among the most pressing initiatives is the expansion of critical road networks connecting major urban centers, a move aimed at boosting economic integration across the country. Why infrastructure projects are taking precedence over political changes The decision to prioritize construction over a reshuffle stems fr...

Gabon reclaims sovereignty as Camp de Gaulle prepares for historic name change Libreville — By declaring the upcoming rebranding of Camp de Gaulle, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is doing more than updating military signage. He is initiating a fresh era in the relationship between Gabon, its historical narrative, and its future strategic autonomy. Certain political moves carry weight far beyond their immediate administrative function. The recent declaration by the Head of State regarding the future of the nation's military landscape falls squarely into this category. Camp de Gaulle, long recognized as a primary symbol of the French military...

On June 2, 2026, President Paul Biya signed a decree renewing the membership of Cameroon’s Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM). This move officially ends a six-year institutional drought during which the body, tasked with overseeing judges’ careers, promotions, and disciplinary proceedings, remained virtually inactive. For nearly half a decade, the CSM—headquartered in Yaoundé—failed to convene even once. Promotions stalled. Disciplinary cases gathered dust. Magistrates awaiting integration or advancement saw their careers frozen in bureaucratic limbo. While the decree reinstates the institution on paper, it offers no guarantees of immediate revival. A critical question lingers in judicial corridors: Can a presidential decree alone breathe life back into an organ that has been comato...