Top stories

Six Central African countries meet in Brazzaville on sustainable agriculture

By , based on Lasemaineafricaine

Six Central African countries meet in Brazzaville on sustainable agriculture

A regional seminar on Living Labs in the Congo Basin was held in Brazzaville from 14 to 16 October 2026, focusing on eco-innovation solutions for nature-based sustainable agriculture. Opened by Minister Rigobert Maboundou, it brought together participants from six Central African countries, according to Lasemaineafricaine.

Six Central African countries took part in a regional seminar in Brazzaville from 14 to 16 October on eco-innovation solutions for nature-based sustainable agriculture. The Congolese Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation organised the meeting with the National Agency for the Promotion of Research and Innovation Results (ANVRI) and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), according to Lasemaineafricaine.

Minister Rigobert Maboundou opened the seminar, which was held as part of World Food Day. Participants examined the question of Living Labs in the Congo Basin, but the information provided ends before detailing the discussions or proposed solutions.

Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.

Share this article

Related stories

Six Central African countries coordinate Ebola response

The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa is bringing 119 participants together in Brazzaville to harmonise detection and response to Ebola and other epidemic emergencies. The workshop, held from 13 to 16 October 2026 under the chairmanship of Congolese minister Jean-Rosaire Ibara, involves six countries in the region, according to Gabonclic.

🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Gabonclic ·

2026-2027 tourist season begins in Cap Skirring with Transavia

Senegal’s 2026-2027 tourist season began on 18 October in Cap Skirring, Casamance, with the arrival of a Transavia flight, Minister Alpha Thiam announced. It is due to run until May 2027; airport renovation work is under way and a strategic plan for tourism, culture and crafts is to be submitted to the authorities shortly, according to Beninwebtv.

🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Beninwebtv ·

Sassou-N’Guesso and BEAC examine CEMAC financial stability

Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso received Yvon Sana Bangui, governor of the Bank of Central African States, in Brazzaville on 9 October 2026 to examine the CEMAC economic and financial situation. Discussions focused on measures needed to preserve subregional financial stability, according to Journaldebrazza.

🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Journaldebrazza ·

BDEAC completes $222 million international bond issue

The Development Bank of the Central African States completed its first international bond issue, worth $222 million, on 13 October 2026. The operation marks a new stage in the institution's funding strategy, reports Tchadinfos.

🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Tchadinfos ·

🇨🇬 Latest from Republic of Congo

Map: Republic of CongoBrazzaville marks African Traditional Medicine DayCongo-Brazzaville marked African Traditional Medicine Day in Brazzaville on 14 October, in a delayed celebration. The ceremony, panel discussions and a sales exhibition highlighted traditional knowledge and its place in health systems, Lasemaineafricaine reports.All Republic of Congo news →

Business in Central Africa

Gabon considers cement factory and 500 homes with ChinaGabon considers cement factory and 500 homes with ChinaGabon is considering building a cement factory in the Neuf Provinces area over a two-year period, as well as 500 homes, according to the Gabonese Presidency. The project was discussed on 14 October at a meeting between President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and China’s ambassador, Zhou Ping, ahead of a state visit to China scheduled for 3 to 8 November 2026.All Business news →

The week in Africa

This week’s highlights

  1. Ebola: Kenya confirms eighth case linked to first patient🇰🇪 Kenya
  2. Ebola in North-Ubangi: two confirmed cases, including one death🇨🇩 DR Congo
  3. ECOWAS and AES prepare framework cooperation agreement🇸🇳 Senegal
  4. Oil falls after Trump eases Russian sanctions🌍 World
  5. Washington threatens Europe with retaliation over Starlink🌍 World
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