The Cameroonian subsidiary of the Gabonese group held its board meeting on February 27, 2026, in Douala. The directors approved a major recapitalization of the institution, increasing its capital from 20 to 50 billion FCFA. This decision comes as the bank’s performance exceeded the targets set for the past fiscal year. The Board of Directors...

The energy crisis affecting Greater Libreville is manifested by rotating power outages lasting an average of two hours per day, imposed by the Gabonese Water and Energy Company (SEEG) as a “last resort.” This structural imbalance pits a growing electricity demand of nearly 5% per year against an insufficient supply, impacting households and economic activity....

A large delegation of Chinese experts in the field  met on March 1 in Brazzaville with the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Léon Juste Ibombo, to discuss the modalities for the joint implementation of the mega  satellite communication project. The Chinese experts came to Congo as part of the implementation of the Congo-Ocean Railway (CFCO) rehabilitation...

On February 26, 2026, the Cannes Film Festival made a historic announcement: 62-year-old South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will serve as the Jury President for its 79th edition. With twelve feature films to his name and three past awards from the Croisette, Park becomes the first South Korean director to hold this prestigious position. The...

A confidential debate reveals deep tensions between the traditional creative economy and the “Creator Economy.” Between unmissable opportunity and structural dependency, the French audiovisual sector questions its future. Introduction: The Uncomfortable Question “Should we work with YouTube?” The title of the debate organized in February 2026 by médiaClub and USPA (Union of Audiovisual Production Unions)...

From financing subsistence to investing in transformation, the continent alters its economic calculus. An appraisal of a pivotal moment that may alter everything — or nothing whatsoever. Addis Ababa, February 2026 — One had ceased to believe it possible. Then, quite without warning, something shifted. Not a dramatic rupture, certainly not a revolution. Merely a...

Economic Analysis – The International Agriculture Show becomes the launchpad for a transforming agricultural giant. Focus on investment opportunities for international financiers, agribusiness corporations, and impact investors. Paris, February 21, 2026 – The year’s premier agricultural economic event opens today at Paris Porte de Versailles. Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa’s leading agricultural power, takes center stage...

At the end of their 48-hour visit to Brazzaville, the Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, expressed, during a joint press conference, the need to deepen their cooperation in the oil and gas sectors. “Senegal recently discovered oil and gas, the exploitation of which began last year, something Congo...

Gathered in Douala from January 26 to 29, 2026, the senior management of the BGFIBank Group held their major strategic convention for the third consecutive year, combined with seminars for the Commercial, Commitments, and Quality departments. This key event allowed the leading financial group in the CEMAC zone to define its 2026 roadmap and officially...

CCA-BANK is taking another step in its support of Cameroonian businesses with the official launch of CCA Credit-Bail, an innovative financing solution designed to facilitate equipment acquisition and support business growth. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize financial services and stimulate the local economy. Thursday, January 29, 2025, will remain a...

The saga of the scanning project at the Port of Douala has taken a new and unexpected turn, one that is as embarrassing as it is for the Cameroonian government. This Thursday, January 29, 2026, Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute ordered the management of the Port Authority of Douala to maintain the contract with the Société Générale de...

The arbitration tribunal in Paris, France, has ordered the Australian group Sundance, via its Congolese subsidiary, Congo-Iron, to pay the sum of 5 million euros, or approximately 32 billion FCFA, to the Congolese state in a case opposing the government. The dispute between the Republic of Congo and Sundance and its subsidiary Congo-Iron arose from the...

The agreement in principle reached between Gabon and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sent a strong signal to financial markets. According to Bloomberg, investors reacted immediately by increasing the value of Gabonese debt, a sign of renewed confidence. For the authorities, this commitment paves the way for better management of public finances and new room...

The year 2026 has started on a positive note for the bakery and pastry sector. From January 17 to 21, Sirha Bake & Snack took place at Pavilion 1 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, bringing together artisans, manufacturers, distributors and decision-makers around the major transformations shaping the industry. This high-attendance edition stood out for...

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...