Gabon counts on football tournament to help boost economy Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 12 January 2017 Business owners hope that AFCON 2017 will revive interest in Gabon as a tourist destination.
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 10 January 2017 Many African youngsters dreaming of becoming wealthy football stars abroad face an uphill battle, a new report finds.
Regional integration stalled in Central Africa Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 21 March 2016 Central African states have been working at regional integration since they gained independence in the 1960s but are still not able to ensure the free movement of people and goods.
Chad merchants say Boko Haram attacks hurt economic activity Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 1 February 2016 As the terrorists continue to control Nigerian villages, seizing goods and killing traders — especially around Borno state — business activity will continue to decline in Chad.
Lagarde calls for diversification of Central Africa’s resources Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 11 January 2016 Lagarde says Central African member states need to diversify their economies, promote regional integration and the free movement of people and goods.
Bee farming provides jobs in Cameroon Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 16 November 2015 Like many educated people in Cameroon, Timothee Awanga found that a college degree did not guarantee him a better life.
Cameroon’s anti-Boko Haram strategy hampers commerce Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 5 August 2015 Cameroon has sealed parts of its long river border with Nigeria and prohibited travel at night as part of its measures to stop Boko Haram terrorism.
Experts say Africa needs better PR Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 15 May 2015 Foreign media mostly focuses on negative issues in Africa, even while there are so many positive things happening on the continent.