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Specialists from the Grand Egyptian Museum are working in Malabo with the Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Museum on heritage conservation and restoration. The exchange is expected to strengthen the technical skills of staff at the Equatorial Guinean museum and deepen cultural cooperation between the two institutions, according to Ahora EG.
Source: Ahora EG
Cameroon is ranked behind Gabon and Equatorial Guinea in the Productive Capacities Index, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The ranking compares the productive capacities of Central African countries, reports Actu Cameroun.
Source: Actu Cameroun
Two hundred and sixty-seven Congolese candidates took the written entrance examination for the International Advanced School of Digital Engineering in Sangmélima, Cameroon. The selection is part of cooperation between Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon to train people for digital professions, according to the Congolese News Agency.
Source: Aci
The National School of Rural Development in Oyem has resumed activities after 12 years of closure, with 300 learners from across Gabon’s provinces. Rehabilitated by the state with support from the African Development Bank, the institution is expected to strengthen agricultural skills and the country’s food sovereignty, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
Source: Agpgabon
Gavi is calling for the Republic of the Congo’s 2027 finance bill to provide the resources needed to purchase vaccines, as BCG supplies face difficulties. The Vaccine Alliance’s annual mission focused on maintaining vaccination and children’s access to vaccines, Gavi country representative Martin Morand said after meeting Senate president Pierre Ngolo in Brazzaville, according to the Congolese News Agency.
Source: Aci
At 33, Cameroon international striker Ajara Nchout Njoya has signed for Lékié FF, a club in the Cameroonian women's football league. This return to Cameroon marks a new stage in her career, reports Actu Cameroun.
Source: Actu Cameroun
Former president Joseph Kabila accused Félix Tshisekedi’s administration of worsening insecurity and undermining national cohesion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a message to the nation delivered on 9 October, he also announced that he intended to present a vision for the country’s future, reports Mediacongo.
Source: Mediacongo
The Chadian venue for performances, located near FINADEV, has been definitively acquired by ACAMOD following an agreement with FINADEV’s bailiffs. The agreed amount was paid into FINADEV Chad’s liquidation account, according to a statement issued on 9 October by the Crisis Committee.
Source: Tchadinfos
Fernando Paulo Vieira, born in São Tomé and Príncipe to parents from the Cape Verdean islands of Santiago and São Nicolau, is asking Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves for help to discover Cape Verde. His request was reported by Rádio Somos Todos Primos.
Source: Rstp
The CRI de cœur d’une mère Foundation, created by Central African First Lady Brigitte Touadéra, donated school kits and tables-bench to Bala Aéroport School in the second district of Bimbo. The donation notably included bags, exercise books and supplies for pupils, at a ceremony attended by local and education authorities, Lengosongo reports.
Source: Lengosongo
The municipal ambitions attributed to Patrice Assiga Eyene, promoter of the Government Action Fair, are dividing local RDPC officials in Lolodorf, southern Cameroon. Two groups are at odds over his initiatives and have asked a member of the government to arbitrate, reports Stopblablacam.
Source: Stopblablacam
Juan Ndong Nguema Mbengono, former head of national security in Equatorial Guinea, presented his credentials in France after being appointed ambassador on 13 January 2026. His career includes several government roles and diplomatic posts, while allegations reported about the death of a former leader of the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea have never been established by an independent investigation, according to Radio Macuto.
Source: Radiomacuto
Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo received the credentials of eight new ambassadors at the People’s Palace in Malabo. Representatives of Nigeria, France, the United States, Somalia, Namibia, Japan, the Czech Republic and Poland have thus officially begun their missions, Realequatorialguinea reports.
Source: Realequatorialguinea
The World Bank forecasts that Gabon's debt will reach 80% of gross domestic product by the end of 2026, after raising its forecast for this indicator. The estimate comes as a government audit had brought debt below the community threshold of 70%, according to Ecomatin.
Source: Ecomatin
Chad’s Ministry of Health and the International Committee of the Red Cross have launched a five-day primary emergency care training course in Bol for civilian and military professionals. The session covers trauma, bleeding and evacuation preparations, among other topics, to improve care in Lac Province, according to Tchadinfos.
Source: Tchadinfos
Bernadette Owono Mba, head of ANAREG, is advocating regular pension payments and better access for retirees to information and administrative services. She mentions priority counters, a dedicated process and support measures in an interview with L’Union, reported by Sonapresse.
Source: L’Union
A new geological map devoted to oil in Magnon has been presented in the Republic of the Congo. Vox reported the presentation in its news on 3 October 2026, without specifying its contents or author.
Source: Vox
Casimiro de Pina, a jurist who came third in the 2021 presidential election, announces a new bid for the presidency of São Tomé and Príncipe. He places the defence of the Constitution and the rule of law at the heart of his campaign and criticises the role of political parties and certain decisions by José Maria Neves.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
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