Top stories

CEMAC examines ways to strengthen its institutions in Malabo

By , based on Realequatorialguinea

Map: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

The PRAFI-CEMAC programme monitoring unit has brought together representatives of member states and officials from community bodies in Malabo to assess the functioning of regional institutions. From 26 to 28 October 2026, participants are reviewing a preliminary diagnosis and ways to improve governance, resources and coordination, reports Realequatorialguinea.

The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) has opened in Malabo the first review meeting of its programme to improve institutional functioning, PRAFI-CEMAC. Representatives of member states and community bodies, experts and the technical unit are examining the preliminary diagnosis of the institutions until 28 October, according to CEMAC.

The discussions focus on four priorities: governance, financial resources, human resources management, and monitoring and evaluation. Participants are to clarify the responsibilities of institutions, strengthen coordination and seek more predictable community funding.

Rosario Mbsogo Kung Nguidang, chair of the PRAFI-CEMAC steering committee, called for consensus-based solutions to improve the operational capacity of community bodies and their response to the needs of states and populations, according to Realequatorialguinea.

The meeting is part of the recently expressed intention of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo to strengthen integration in Central Africa, on 18 October.

Share this article

Related stories

Obiang calls for stronger integration in Central Africa

Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo calls on Central African states to strengthen their integration and commitment to the Economic Community of Central African States. His 18 October message, delivered in Ciudad de la Paz, sets out regional priorities linked to Vision 2050 and the 2026-2030 strategic plan, according to Realequatorialguinea.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea · Source: Realequatorialguinea ·

Obiang appoints new officials to Equatorial Guinea’s economic council

Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo appointed new members and officials to the National Council for Economic and Social Development. Decree 127/2026 appoints advisers, a secretary-general and several technical officials, Realequatorialguinea reports.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea · Source: Realequatorialguinea ·

Obiang appoints Atalia Baha Ondo to Equatorial Guinea vice-president’s office

Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has appointed Atalia Modesta Baha Ondo director-general of the office of the vice-president in charge of Defence and State Security. The decree appointing her was signed in Malabo on 20 October 2026, media outlet Realequatorialguinea reports.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea · Source: Realequatorialguinea ·

Obiang appoints two officials to Equatorial Guinea’s Treasury

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has appointed Teodoro Ela Ebang as treasurer-paymaster general and José Antonio Edjang Ntutumu as inspector general at the Treasury and State Assets. Decree No. 137/2026, dated 21 October, was announced on public television after their predecessors left, reports Realequatorialguinea.

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea · Source: Realequatorialguinea ·

🇬🇶 Latest from Equatorial Guinea

Obiang attends Russia-Africa summit in MoscowObiang attends Russia-Africa summit in MoscowEquatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo travelled to Moscow on 26 October to attend the third Russia-Africa summit and its economic and humanitarian forum. The meetings, scheduled for 28 and 29 October, are due to bring African and Russian leaders together to discuss political, economic and humanitarian cooperation, according to Equatorial Guinean media outlet Realequatorialguinea.All Equatorial Guinea news →

Politics in Central Africa

Map: Central African RepublicWagner mercenaries rob civilians in SikikédéRussian Wagner mercenaries beat and robbed civilians on the Sikikédé-Ndah road in north-eastern Central African Republic. During checks targeting motorcyclists, traders and travellers, they reportedly seized phones, money and gold nuggets, according to an investigation by Corbeaunews Centrafrique.All Politics news →

The week in Africa

This week’s highlights

  1. Algeria to send soldiers to Niger to protect economic interests🇩🇿 Algeria
  2. Ebola affects 66 health zones in seven Congolese provinces🇨🇩 DR Congo
  3. Tinubu vows to rehabilitate Nigeria’s dormant refineries🇳🇬 Nigeria
  4. Moroccan agreement provides 130 billion dirhams for water and energy🇲🇦 Morocco
  5. Forty-eight African countries expected at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow🇷🇺 Russia
All of this week’s highlights →

Africa in your inbox

Be the first to get our letter in English: the essentials from every region of the continent, free.

← Back to the news