In a historic move for Africa’s creative economy, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the establishment of the African Film Fund, an ambitious $1 billion investment dedicated to expanding...Read More
On May 8, 2025, the conclave elected American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Taking the name Leo XIV, he succeeds Pope Francis and...Read More
As part of the 8th review of the IMF-supported Economic and Financial Program, an assessment mission is underway in Cameroon. The objective is to assess the country’s economic performance and...Read More
On May 5, 2025, Henri-Claude Oyima, a leading figure in Central African finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGFIBank Cameroon, was appointed Minister of State for the...Read More
The Gabonese Republic has entered a transformative phase with the establishment of its Fifth Republic, marked by the inauguration of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on May 3, 2025. Just...Read More
The possible election of a Black pope would be far more than a religious decision—it would mark a rupture with centuries of tradition, reflect the evolving nature of Catholicism, and...Read More
A historic investment agreement in the agro-industrial sector was signed in Bangui on April 15, 2025. Estimated at $1.2 billion, this project, led by the Indian group Mahasakthi, will process...Read More
An ambitious socioeconomic development project is underway in Cameroon’s Southwest region, with the construction of essential infrastructure designed to improve the living conditions of the communities living along the Cross...Read More
Endorsed by the Steering Committee at its second session, chaired by Louis Paul Motaze, Cameroon’s Minister of Finance. The plan, approved on April 11, 2025, in Yaoundé, should enable Cameroon...Read More
The 10th edition of the Cacao & Coffee Festival closed in style on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Yaoundé City Hall esplanade. Chaired by the Minister of Trade, Luc...Read More
Despite a high rate of adoption of the digital platform for filing personal income tax (IRPP), tax revenue remains below forecasts. Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze presented a mixed initial...Read More
Sundance Resources has faced Cameroon’s categorical refusal to enter into financial negotiations afer failing to bring to fruition the Mbalam Nabab. The government is now favoring other partners for the...Read More
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, now a businessman, plans to expand his OABL consortium into various key sectors of the Cameroonian economy. Agriculture is at the top of the list,...Read More
Starting April 5, 2025, a new range of coins will enter circulation in the six countries of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Officially unveiled on April 2...Read More