By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Corbeaunews Centrafrique
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra defended the rise in fuel prices, which the outlet describes as an increased burden on households. His adviser Jules Djawé cited a social component to justify the measure, Corbeaunews Centrafrique reports.
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Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra justifies higher fuel prices by the Central African Republic’s reliance on oil imports. He says distributors pass on international prices, while the analysis highlights the possible role of supply costs, Corbeaunews Centrafrique reports.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique ·
The Central African government has raised pump prices for fuel after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the rise in global hydrocarbon prices. Civil society has called for a shutdown day on 12 October 2026 to protest against the measure, reports Corbeaunews Centrafrique.
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Jules Njawé, a Cameroonian adviser to Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, accused Chad and France of preparing an offensive against the Central African Republic with 103 armed pick-up trucks and two fighter aircraft. He made the remarks on 19 October, nine days after an attack in the Nabagaye-Tissi border area reportedly injured 16 Chadian soldiers, according to Corbeau News Centrafrique.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique ·
The Central African Republic government signed a joint declaration with trade union organisations ahead of the “city-wide shutdown” on 12 October 2026. The move comes after three years of rising fuel prices and an announced mobilisation against the cost of living, Corbeaunews Centrafrique reports.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique ·
Pupils remain scarce in Kabo a month after school resumedIn Kabo, in the Ouham-Fafa prefecture of the Central African Republic, pupils remain few in primary and lower-secondary schools, nearly a month after classes resumed on 21 September. The headteacher of André-Painy secondary school gives the reasons for the low attendance, according to Radio Ndeke Luka.
São Tomé and Príncipe presents financial oversight practices in LisbonSão Tomé and Príncipe’s General Inspectorate of Finance took part in a Lisbon conference of internal control bodies from Portuguese-speaking countries, devoted to sharing experiences and cooperation. The delegation, led by Inspector General Virgílio Neto, presented the institution’s role in protecting public finances during meetings held from 14 to 16 October, according to a note sent to RSTP.The week in Africa
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