Cameroon: Public Debt Costs Soar, a Worrying Situation for Public Finances
Cameroon's borrowing costs are soaring in the regional market, with a sharp rise in the average rate on BTAs. This situa...
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Scandal at Camtel: Billions of FCFA Embezzled, Technical Directorate Suspended
Camtel is shaken by a embezzlement scandal. The technical directorate is suspended, and an internal investigation is und...
AfDB grants FCFA 203 billion to Cameroon for Ngoura II – Yokadouma road paving
The AfDB grants FCFA 203 billion to Cameroon to pave the Ngoura II – Yokadouma road, a key route for trade in Central Af...
WHO Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare Infrastructure in Iran and Lebanon
WHO raises alarm over attacks on healthcare infrastructure in Iran and Lebanon, highlighting violations of international...
Investment in Public Securities in Central Africa: Cameroon Lags Behind Chad, Gabon, and Congo
Cameroonians invest less in public securities than Chadians, Gabonese, and Congolese. A striking contrast that raises qu...
Tayc declines investing in Cameroon due to Anglophone crisis: a wake-up call for the economy
Singer Tayc expresses reluctance to invest in Cameroon due to the Anglophone crisis, hindering diaspora investment and h...
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Antoine Ndzengue's Neptune Group Enters Retail Market with Maithé Mall
Antoine Ndzengue's Neptune Group inaugurates its first Maithé Mall supermarket in Obala in June 2026, a one billion FCFA...
Alucam Returns to Profitability in 2025, but Fragility Persists
After losses, Alucam reports a profit of 279.3 million FCFA in 2025. A fragile recovery due to declining revenues and pe...
Douala BRT: TESID-Enda Selected to Update Resettlement Plan for FCFA 98.2 Million
The Douala Urban Council selects TESID-Enda to update the resettlement plan for the BRT project, a key step for launchin...
Cameroon Launches Program to Boost Exports to the US Outside of AGOA Framework
Cameroon launches an Export Readiness program in Douala to help SMEs export to the United States, despite the country's...
Diaspora-SIC: A New Project to Secure Real Estate Investments of Cameroonians Abroad
Cameroon launches Diaspora-SIC to secure real estate investment from its diaspora, offering guarantees against land disp...
Sodecoton seeks BEAC refinancing via Afriland for a 20 billion FCFA oil mill in Ngaoundéré
Sodecoton is seeking BEAC refinancing through Afriland for the construction of a 20 billion FCFA oil mill in Ngaoundéré....
Cameroon's undeclared phone ban: Operators slow down Customs measure
The blocking of undeclared phones in Cameroon is being slowed down by telecom operators, citing technical difficulties,...
Yaounde: CUY Reallocates FCFA 6.8 Billion to Road Infrastructure After Budget Surplus
The CUY reallocates FCFA 6.8 billion to Yaounde's road infrastructure in 2026 following a budget surplus. These funds wi...
CEMAC: BEAC Maintains Liquidity Offer to Banks at FCFA 500 Billion
The BEAC maintains its liquidity offer to CEMAC banks at FCFA 500 billion despite recent fluctuations in demand, aiming...
Afreximbank Becomes Cameroon's Top Commercial Creditor, Debt Rises by 162.4%
Afreximbank became Cameroon's top commercial creditor in March 2026, with its debt rising by 162.4%. This shift reflects...
Sports Betting and African Football: A Double-Edged Passion
Sports betting is transforming African football: more engagement, but also risks of addiction and the need for increased...
Economic Growth: Cameroon in the Middle of the African Pack in 2026, According to AfDB
Cameroon shows stable but moderate growth, according to the AfDB, placing it in the middle of the African pack with a pr...
