Gabon's national dialogue, aimed at establishing civilian rule, concluded with proposals for governance reforms. Delegates in Libreville discussed rebuilding political, economic, and social structures after decades of Bongo family rule and recent military control. Key proposals include addressing poverty, underdevelopment, youth unemployment, and creating an independent election body. Recommendations for presidential term limits and decentralization were also made. The dialogue's outcomes will be reviewed and presented to transitional President General Brice Oligui Nguema, who has pledged to respect the resolutions and transition to democratic rule by August 2025.

Cameroon's opposition and civil society have initiated a mass campaign to combat voter apathy and encourage youth voter registration ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. The campaign aims to counteract the belief that President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, will rig the elections. The Cameroon Renaissance Movement and other groups are urging citizens to register and vote to combat electoral fraud. Despite skepticism, there are signs of increased voter registration, and the elections management body, ELECAM, asserts its neutrality. The campaign also addresses broader issues such as underdevelopment, economic hardship, and the ongoing separatist crisis.

Cameroon officials have declared a humanitarian emergency after Atlantic Ocean waters destroyed homes, buildings, and plantations along the coast, particularly affecting the village of Bekumu. Civilians are displaced, lacking potable water, and facing economic downturns as farmland and livestock are lost. The government attributes the disaster to global warming and rising sea levels, and has dispatched humanitarian aid and military services to assist affected areas.

On International Women's Day, approximately 30,000 Cameroonian women marched to demand better access to education and economic opportunities, and an end to harmful prejudices and practices. They advocated for gender equality, criticizing the high illiteracy rates among women due to educational preferences for boys and the male-dominated land ownership. Traditional rulers attended the rally, addressing inhumane widow practices. The government, represented by Minister Marie-Therese Abena Ondoa, expressed commitment to women's empowerment, citing increased female representation in the National Assembly and local governments.

Over 6,000 teachers, doctors, and nurses have left their public sector jobs in Cameroon to emigrate, driven by factors such as political instability, unemployment, poor working conditions, and low salaries. While Europe has traditionally been a destination, many Cameroonians are now looking towards North America, particularly Canada, for better opportunities. Despite efforts to dissuade migration, individuals like Josian Minta and Angeline Fua are determined to leave for better prospects. Tumenta Kennedy, an international migration consultant, emphasizes the need to address the root causes of migration, including political instability and economic challenges. Financial remittances from the African diaspora remain crucial for the continent's development, with $54 billion sent to Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.

Chad's electoral commission announced that presidential elections will be held on May 6, ending three years of military rule under General Mahamat Idriss Deby. Deby, who took over after his father's death in 2021, has been nominated by the former ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement and has garnered support from a coalition of opposition leaders. However, not all opposition figures support Deby, with Gilbert Ratou Barka of the Artisans for a New Chad declaring his candidacy and criticizing Deby's early campaigning. The elections are intended to restore constitutional order, with campaigning set to begin on April 14.

Chad's military ruler, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, has been announced as the candidate for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections by the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), the country's former ruling party. This move has sparked condemnation from opposition parties and civil society groups, who argue that Chad should not be ruled by a single family dynasty. Deby seized power following his father's death in 2021 and pushed through a new constitution that allows him to run for president. Opposition leader Albert Pahimi Padacke criticized Deby's actions and warned against the potential for violence and continued poverty under his rule. Despite opposition, Deby was also named honorary president of the MPS.

Transport ministers from Chad, the Central African Republic (C.A.R.), and Cameroon met in Kribi, Cameroon, to address the transportation challenges that are contributing to civil strife and rising commodity prices in Chad and the C.A.R. The Douala and Kribi seaports in Cameroon, which handle the majority of goods for these landlocked countries, are facing delays, with goods taking about a month to reach their destinations. The price hikes and food shortages are attributed to insecurity, illegal checkpoints, poor road conditions, and rebel and terrorist attacks. The ministers have agreed to dismantle illegal checkpoints and establish authorized ones to ensure the safety of goods and drivers. They are also seeking international funding for road construction. The leaders of Chad and the C.A.R. have called for emergency food support due to the hunger crisis exacerbated by various factors, including climate shocks and inter-communal tensions.

Gabon has been facing political unrest since General Brice Oligui Nguema ousted President Ali Ben Bongo in a bloodless coup at the end of August. Following the coup, Gabon was suspended from regional economic blocs CEMAC and ECCAS. Despite the junta leader's claims of restoring stability and improving public services, Central African states have maintained sanctions. Opposition and civil society groups are protesting, demanding the lifting of sanctions and arguing that Gabon should be allowed to participate in international discussions. The military junta has made diplomatic efforts to have the sanctions lifted and has promised to restore civilian rule by August 2025, with a national dialogue planned for April 2024 to adopt a transition plan.

Civil society groups and opposition parties in Gabon are protesting against sanctions imposed by Central African states following a coup that ousted President Ali Ben Bongo. The sanctions include suspension from CEMAC and ECCAS. The coup, led by General Brice Oligui Nguema, was described as a move to prevent bloodshed and address corruption. The junta has made efforts to stabilize the country, settle debts, and improve public services. Critics argue that the sanctions hinder Gabon's participation in regional and international discussions. The military junta has reached out to the UN and member states to lift the sanctions, emphasizing their commitment to organizing elections and restoring civilian rule by August 2025. However, some believe that regional leaders are hesitant to lift sanctions due to fears of encouraging military takeovers in their own countries.