As xenophobic pressure mounts ahead of a June 30 deadline, Congo-Brazzaville sets up a voluntary return scheme for its citizens in South Africa.
Central Africa
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At Osiane 2026 in Kintele, experts and entrepreneurs mapped out an e-waste recycling industry for Central Africa, framing discarded electronics as a strategic resource and a source of youth jobs.
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The BEAC has revised Central Africa’s 2026 growth down to 2.9%, holding key rates steady amid Middle East conflict uncertainties.
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ASSA-AC says all CEMAC states must adopt a common aviation safety regulation by December 31, 2026, tightening Central Africa’s air transport oversight.
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Russia’s envoy met ECCAS Commission chief Ezechiel Nibigira to review their 2023 accord and the six priority axes shaping Central African integration.
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The CEMAC Commission’s provisional shutdown revives doubts over Central Africa’s economic integration, with feared fallout for trade, investment and AfCFTA momentum.
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CEMAC president Baltasar Engonga Edjo’o announced a provisional suspension of the Commission’s activities pending better collection of the integration tax.