By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ahora EG
Equatorial Guinea’s Senate has approved a law regulating press freedom and strengthening protection for journalists. The Secretary of State for Information, Press, Culture and Tourism presented the framework as recognition of journalism as an essential public service, according to Ahora EG.
Equatorial Guinea’s Senate approved the reform of the hydrocarbons law to modernise the energy sector framework and strengthen environmental protection. The legislation, together with the recent mining law, completes the update of the regulatory framework for extractive industries, Ahora EG reports.
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Equatorial Guinea’s Senate approved a mining bill intended to modernise regulation of the sector, strengthen transparency and accelerate economic diversification. The vote took place during the second ordinary session in Bata, with parliamentary groups and the government taking part, according to Ahora EG.
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The Mía Wi’o fashion brand, inspired by the traditions of Equatorial Guinea, was presented at an event bringing together institutional representatives, artists and people close to its creator. The Minister of Information, Press, Culture and Tourism, Juan José Ekua Esono Mangue, said his department was ready to support this type of initiative, reports Ahora EG.
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Equatorial Guinea’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously adopted the bills relating to the general state budget for 2027. The vote followed consideration of assessments and recommendations by the parliamentary committee responsible for the economy, trade, finance and budget, reports Ahora EG.
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CEMAC completes review of 24 institutions in MalaboCEMAC has completed in Malabo a review of ways to improve the functioning of around 24 community institutions. The work, conducted from 26 to 28 October with representatives of member states and experts, was based on a preliminary report by AUDITEC-FOIRIER Consulting and KPMG, reports Ahora EG.
Washington and Paris coordinate implementation of DR Congo peace accordsThe US adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, and France’s ambassador to the United States, Aurélien Lechevallier, discussed implementing the Washington Accords between DR Congo and Rwanda. Their talks focused on cooperation at the UN and diplomatic initiatives to support the peace process, according to the US State Department.The week in Africa
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