The heads of state of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) are summoned to an extraordinary summit on January 22 in Brazzaville, at the initiative of President Denis Sassou N’Guesso, current chairman of the Conference of Heads of State. Organized just four months after the last ordinary session, this meeting reflects an unprecedented...

On January 20, 2026, in Douala, the Governor of the BEAC launched the Credit Information Bureau (BIC). Operated by Creditinfo Central Africa, this new tool aims to clean up the banking sector in the sub-region and facilitate access to financing for SMEs by reducing information asymmetry. A small revolution took place on Tuesday, January 20,...

On January 8 and 9, 2026, Henri Claude Oyima led a strategic back-to-school seminar bringing together the key executives of BGFI Holding Corporation. This meeting, marked by his effective return to the helm of the group after a period in government service, served as the starting point for an ambitious new roadmap for 2030. In...

For the 2026 fiscal year, the Directorate General of Customs of Cameroon aims for a collection exceeding 1,243 billion FCFA, an increase of approximately 8% compared to the 2025 forecasts, reflecting a determination to strengthen its key role in public financing. Cameroonian Customs is preparing to meet an ambitious challenge for 2026. Director General Fongod...

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reaffirmed his support for local producers during a visit to BTF Farming in Akanda on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Thanks to this presidential endorsement, the company has received a loan of 360 million CFA francs from the Gabonese Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship (BCEG). This boost is intended to increase...

The Douala Port Authority (PAD) has officially transferred control of non-intrusive inspection and scanning operations of cargo containers at the port to the newly appointed partner, Transatlantic D. This transition, confirmed during a media site visit to Transatlantic D’s office within the port, marks the beginning of a permanent operational phase set to start on…...

Caught between democratic urgency and precarious business models, the 8th edition of the Parisian festival painted an unvarnished portrait this January 15th of a sector standing at a crossroads. Paris, January 15, 2026. A particular atmosphere—almost grave—reigned in the corridors of the Maison de la Radio and the headquarters of Les Échos–Le Parisien. Far from...

The Minister of Finance spoke on January 13, 2026, in Ngaoundéré at the official launch of the state budget for the year. This meeting allowed the government to outline the key elements for the successful implementation of this 8,816.4 billion FCFA budget, which is geared towards promoting investment, employment, and “Made in Cameroon” products. Ladies...

US$5,000 non-refundable seed capital, world-class training, and mentorship for Africa’s boldest founders 24,000+ entrepreneurs funded, 2.5 million trained, 1.5 million jobs created, US$4.2 billion in revenue generated since 2015 Lagos, Nigeria – 1 January 2026 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, calling ambitious young founders from...

In his address to the nation on December 31, 2025, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema highlighted Gabon’s significant financial efforts to repay its domestic and external debt. This figure amounted to nearly 3,142 billion CFA francs as of August 30, 2023. Addressing the nation on December 31st, the President of the Republic reviewed the actions...

Since 2 January 2026, the Port of Douala-Bonabéri has entered a new phase of security enhancement with the effective start of non-intrusive cargo inspection operations. Entrusted to Transatlantic D. S.A., this strategic reform is intended to strengthen port security, streamline processing times and safeguard customs revenue, against a backdrop of strong expectations from stakeholders across...

Gabon’s energy landscape has recently undergone a major structural transformation, marked by the planned dismantling of existing infrastructure and a massive boost to national production capacity. In Libreville and Port-Gentil, a program launched on November 10th aims to modernize critical sites and optimize national thermal power plants. The program is a collaborative effort between ESFBUS,...

Cameroon, rich in gold deposits, is experiencing a scandal worthy of the greatest national tragedies. Following the Glencore affair, tons of gold vanish each year, shipped abroad while the state remains paralyzed. The figures are staggering: 22.3 kg officially declared by Customs versus 15.2 tons imported by the United Arab Emirates. That’s more than 680...

The 2026 budget of the Central Purchasing Agency for Essential Medicines and Health Products (Cameps) was adopted on December 21 in Brazzaville by the board of directors meeting under the leadership of its president, Professor Ange Antoine Abéna. The Cameps budget for the 2026 fiscal year has been adopted, with both expenditures and revenues totaling...

Meeting in Douala on December 22 and 23, 2025, the administrators of the Autonomous Port of Douala (PAD) adopted an ambitious budget for the 2026 financial year. Valued at nearly 244 billion FCFA, this financial package reflects the port company’s desire to consolidate its performance, modernize its infrastructure and support the growth of maritime trade in...

This financing, estimated at over 400 billion CFA francs, obtained by Heirs Energy from Afreximbank, aims to optimize its capital structure and support its ambitious development program. This partnership seeks to transform Nigeria’s energy capacity at a time when demand continues to rise. On December 22, 2025, in Abuja, a significant announcement captured the attention...

On December 22, 2025, in Yaoundé, the Cameroonian Ministry of Finance launched a national campaign to promote Islamic finance, in a context marked by the search for alternative mechanisms to finance the economy. The ceremony was held under the theme “Islamic Finance: Reforms, Regulation, Challenges and Prospects”. “It is an ethical, inclusive and complementary financing...

This funding of 78.8 million euros, or 51.8 billion FCFA, announced by the Cameroonian government, aims to transform the industrial units of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), a key agro-industrial company specializing in the cultivation of rubber, oil palm and banana. On December 19, 2025, a major milestone was reached for the Cameroon Development Corporation...