Re-elected President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) is focusing on reconstruction efforts, with significant partnerships being formed with Russian companies. Pascal Bida Koyagbélé, the Minister Coordinator of Major Works and Strategic Investments, discussed various projects worth approximately $11 billion with Russian authorities and businesses. These projects include road, rail, and urban development, with funding discussions ongoing with Russian banks. The CAR government prioritizes Russian companies despite interest from other countries like Germany, Norway, and the UK. The country continues to face instability due to armed groups, despite a 2019 peace agreement.

In Cameroon, frequent scandals involving school students have raised concerns about the state of education and youth behavior. Recent incidents include students engaging in sexual acts and drug use, coordinated via social media. A viral erotic video involving students from Kribi has led to the expulsion of 14 students. Educators like Armand Noutack II and Junior Bertaud Ngodjo criticize the failures in family upbringing and the misguided youth, highlighting the broader issues within the educational system.

Flavien Kouatcha, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from West Cameroon, is promoting agricultural development in Africa through his startup, Save our agriculture, which specializes in aquaponics. This sustainable farming method combines fish farming and plant cultivation without fertilizers. Since 2015, the company has sold hundreds of aquaponic kits, with plans to expand in urban areas. Kouatcha, who has a background in port maintenance engineering, has acquired farmland in Cameroon's Littoral and West regions. He is also the national president of the Jeune chambre internationale (JCI) and a recipient of the Castel 2018 award in Cameroon for his agricultural initiatives.

Aymard Djadchin, a Cameroonian inventor, aims to revolutionize healthcare in his country with Hospisoft, an AI-powered application designed to improve hospital diagnostics and patient management. Despite facing challenges in workforce recruitment and funding, Djadchin's dedication has led to significant achievements, including winning the We data Challenge in France. His company, Universal Software, continues to work towards digitalizing healthcare, despite the slow adoption of technology in Cameroon.

In Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, coworking spaces like EC cowork, Activspaces, and Boukarou are thriving despite the economic crisis. These spaces provide young entrepreneurs with affordable and flexible work environments, business advisory services, and a sense of community. The high unemployment rate among young graduates, nearly 40%, drives the demand for such spaces. Entrepreneurs benefit from the collaborative atmosphere, mentoring, and resources available, although challenges like maintaining confidentiality and dealing with noise persist. The coworking trend is not only helping to address unemployment but also fostering social connections and innovation.

A UN Security Council meeting on May 13 highlighted international positions on Cameroon's humanitarian crisis, revealing a power struggle among global powers. The US, opposing Yaoundé and African Council members, pressures Cameroon to change its political stance. China and Russia oppose interference, supporting Cameroon's sovereignty. France, while historically Cameroon's ally, adopts a more diplomatic approach, urging internal solutions. Cameroon's government seeks to diversify allies, leveraging Russian and Chinese support against Western pressure. The crisis in Cameroon's Anglophone regions remains a contentious issue, with international dynamics influencing the response.

Kemi Seba, a prominent activist against the franc CFA, was expelled from Côte d'Ivoire on March 26, 2019, to prevent potential public disturbances. The Ivorian government justified the expulsion as a preventive measure. Seba, who planned to hold a meeting in Abidjan, was sent back to his home country, Bénin. The article also highlights the Ivorian government's support for the franc CFA, with President Alassane Ouattara defending the currency as stable and well-managed.

The rise of tribalism in Cameroon, exacerbated by the 2018 presidential election, threatens national unity and risks leading to civil war. Political analyst Richard Makon attributes this to long-standing exclusionary policies and ethnic hegemonism. The state's actions, including the 'regional balance policy' and the legal distinction between 'autochthones' and 'allogènes,' have deepened identity crises. The instrumentalization of tribalism benefits political and economic elites, while ordinary citizens suffer. The potential consequences include secession, intercommunal conflicts, and a humanitarian crisis, with Cameroon on the brink of civil war.

The Israeli Embassy in Cameroon expressed shock over anti-Semitic remarks made by Jean de Dieu Momo, a minister delegate to the Minister of Justice in Cameroon. During a televised interview, Momo made controversial statements justifying the Holocaust by Nazi Germany, drawing a parallel between a current opposition party and Adolf Hitler. Israel has demanded an apology for these remarks.