Boosting Central African Economies: Researchers Launch Regional Science Hub

R esearchers from across the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) Region gathered in Yaounde on October 22 and 23, 2026, for the official meeting of the Central African Regional Hub for Research and Innovation (H2RIAC). The initiative aims to bring together scientific minds from across the sub-region to collaborate on vital issues, boost local deve­ lopment, and secure international funding for scientific progress. Opening the event on October 22 in Yaounde, Cameroon’s Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, Dr. Madeleine Tchuinte, welcomed delegates and expressed gratitude to international partners, including the French National Centre for Scien­ tific Research (CNRS) and the French Embassy in Cameroon. "Our partners are here, they come from the CNRS, and nearly the entire French-speaking scientific elite is represented here today," Dr. Tchuinte said. She thanked the French Em­ bassy for providing salient financial support and technical assistance. Highlighting the spirit of unity, she added, "Regional integration is also about building mutual trust and science is a key area where we can collaborate." Representing the Cen­ tral African Republic, Prof. Oscar Aladin, Director General of Research at the Ministry of Higher Education, underscored the shared responsi­ bility of advancing research across member states. "The issue of research concerns us all; the development of research is essential," Prof. Aladin stated. "Sup­ porting research means supporting the develop...