Moki Edwin Kindzeka

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

Chad's President Pledges Respect of Referendum that Paves Way to Civilian Rule

Some opposition leaders challenge the figures, saying the constitution approved in a referendum does not guarantee that the military leaders are ready to hand power to civilians.

Chad Leaders Urge Civilians to Participate in Sunday’s Constitutional Referendum

A campaign for voter participation is taking place amid opposition and civil society calls for a total boycott of what they call Sunday's sham referendum

Cameroon Says Bedbugs Imported From Europe Infest Towns and Villages

Activists worry the insects may turn up in neighboring countries that rely on Cameroon for most of their goods

Gabon Coup Leader Visits Cameroon to Press for End to CEMAC Sanctions

Analysts say reforms before a return to constitutional order is impossible and looks like a ploy to hang onto power

Chad’s Opposition, Civil Society Ask French Troops to Leave

Many French troops in Chad recently arrived from Niger, where they were ordered to leave.

Cameroon Says Nigerian Refugee Trees Reduce Conflicts

UN officials and rights groups visited the area to collect success stories on reforestation projects that also reduce climate shocks to share during the upcoming COP 28 climate conference

Cameroon Asks Chad to Withdraw Border Troops

Cameroon wants its own troops to take total control of Birnigoni in the volatile region of Lake Chad

Chad Installs Defense Minister Amidst Calls to End Military Impunity

Dago Yacouba said he will ensure that government troops defend Chad from what he calls forces of destabilization for civilians to live in peace and unity

US Official Says Gabon's Return to Civilian Rule Is Vital

Leaders of August coup offer no timeline for handing power back to civilians

Supporters, Civil Society Want Withdrawal of Arrest Order for Chad's Opposition Leader

Warrant accuses Succes Masra of crimes including an attempted attack on constitutional order, incitement to hatred and an insurrection

Gabon's Government Threatens Arrests Over Money Collected for Work Not Performed

Leaders also ordered the resumption of work at utility and construction sites after years of abandonment

Chad's Exiled Opposition Leader Delays Return Home

Succes Masra said increasing threats to civil liberties by Chad's Transitional Military Council make it impossible for him to return

Chad's President Says Refugees, Host Towns Face Severe Hardship, Pleads for Help

The nation of 18 million is host to at least 2 million refugees and displaced people

Gabon's Military Junta Says It Will Invest Recovered Wealth From Ousted Bongo Government

Military-appointed authorities say the money will be used to provide public social amenities such as water, electricity and education

Gabon's Coup Leader Asks for Sanctions Relief

He says the military takeover was vital to free Gabon from an iron-fisted rule that failed to improve living conditions

Chad President Promises Transition to Civilian Rule as Opposition Voices Doubt

Political opposition questions president's vow to respect resolutions set forth in 2022's Inclusive and Sovereign National Dialogue, saying Chad has been plagued by hunger, poverty and armed conflict since Deby took power in 2021