By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on EcoMatin
Illustrative image · GOWTHAM AGM · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe Cameroonian government will reallocate fish import quotas left unused by 18 authorised operators. The measure could alter the distribution of permits, as Congelcam holds nearly two-thirds of the volumes allocated, according to EcoMatin.
Cameroon's Société nationale de raffinage (Sonara) has signed an agreement with Nigeria's Dangote refinery to source fuel. The deal is part of Cameroon's import system, under which Dangote is expected to supply half of the volumes, according to Business Day Nigeria.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Business Day Nigeria ·
Nearly 1.3 million people need humanitarian aid in Cameroon’s Far North in 2026, while rains are nearly two months late in several departments. Rainfall deficits estimated at 20% to 50% threaten maize, millet and cowpea harvests, according to Action Against Hunger and FEWS NET.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: StopBlaBlaCam ·
Major US stock indices rose after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. The Dow Jones gained 3.03%, or more than 1,500 points according to the Zambian Observer, while Brent fell by 8.7% to nearly 9%, according to SABC News and the Zambian media outlet. Markets welcomed greater political clarity as Democrats promise action on prices and the cost of living.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: SABC News ·
Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration has banned the sale of motorbikes without registration plates. The measure aims to combat assaults attributed to gangs using motorbike taxis in Yaoundé and its surroundings, according to RFI.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: RFI ·
Cameroon activates emergency plan around Mount CameroonCameroon’s authorities have activated an emergency plan after tremors were felt from 23 October at the foot of Mount Cameroon, near Buea. A meeting chaired on 3 November by governor Bernard Okalia Bilai brought together administrative officials, traditional chiefs, security forces and scientists, reports Journal du Cameroun.
Equatorial Guinea signs deal for 500MW solar plantEquatorial Guinea has signed a $750 million contract with Chinese companies CMEC and Beijing Weineng Investment to build a 500MWp photovoltaic plant. The project is expected to double national electricity generation capacity and create more than 1,500 jobs, according to Ahora EG.The week in Africa
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