Cameroon honors football champions as Togo adopts new forestry code

President Paul Biya received the Lionnes Indomptables at the Unity Palace on August 22, 2026, to officially present the trophy for the 14th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. This victory marks the first continental title for the Cameroonian women's team. During the ceremony, the President praised the players, including Michaely Bihina and Monique Ngock, for their courage, discipline, and teamwork, expressing the nation's gratitude to both the athletes and the technical staff.

In Togo, the Council of Ministers, chaired by President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, adopted a new forestry code bill on August 26, 2026. The reform aims to improve sustainable natural resource management and climate resilience in alignment with international commitments. Key innovations in the bill include enhanced governance, increased participation of local communities in forest management, and stronger protections against poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking. The code also introduces incentives for agroforestry and private investment to reduce pressure on forest resources.