The United States has imposed sanctions on a prominent gold refinery in Rwanda, along with two of its senior executives. These measures come amidst accusations that the entities are involved in the illicit smuggling of minerals originating from rebel-held territories within the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials in WashingtonContinue Reading

Economy Yaoundé launches massive consumer goods promotion campaign Cameroon’s Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, has unveiled an ambitious promotional sales initiative set to transform the retail landscape in Yaoundé. The campaign, designed to provide significant savings opportunities for households, is part of a broader national strategy to enhanceContinue Reading

In the fight against terrorism, particularly from Boko Haram, the Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) are focusing on securing places of worship under Operation Alpha. Terrorist groups often target these spaces to spread fear and weaken social unity. In response, authorities have stepped up surveillance and deployed tailored protection measures. RegularContinue Reading

The United States Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Gasabo Gold Refinery and its director, Jean Malic Kalima. American authorities accuse them of facilitating the extraction, transport, and resale of gold illegally taken from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC). Washington alleges that the company worked closely with RwandanContinue Reading