Industrialist, banker, entrepreneur, researcher, and thinker—Paul Kammogne Fokam, 76, is the visionary behind Afriland First Group, a pan-African financial empire with global reach. Beyond banking, he is a firm believer in knowledge as a catalyst for liberation, and remains one of the continent’s most compelling advocates for inclusive development and cognitive sovereignty. Few African leaders...

Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...

The BGFIBank Foundation has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (WELP), a bold initiative designed to support a new generation of women entrepreneurs across Central Africa. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and access to finance, WELP aims to be a powerful driver of women’s economic empowerment across the CEMAC region. In a region...

From the Cape Verdean archipelago to the heart of the French government, Élisabeth Moreno’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and service. A self-made entrepreneur, former minister, and unwavering advocate for equality, she has become a leading voice for inclusive progress in both Europe and Africa. Born in colonial Cape Verde, Élisabeth Moreno’s early years...

He doesn’t chase headlines — but the numbers speak volumes. Since stepping into the role of Group CEO at Ecobank in March 2023, Jeremy Awori has quietly redefined the trajectory of Africa’s largest pan-African banking group. With a leadership style rooted in discipline, clarity, and long-term vision, he’s ushering in a new era for the...

In a defining moment for African finance, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian jurist and veteran executive, has been appointed the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His nomination, officially confirmed during the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, marks the rise of...

Solange Flore Yango has been appointed General Manager of the Douala Port Authority’s Timber Terminal, a strategic infrastructure facility operated by Africa Global Logistics. The first Cameroonian woman to hold this position since the terminal’s creation in 1999, she succeeds Frenchman Jean-Luc Pallix. Her appointment comes amid a major modernization of the site. The board...

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 Economy, Finance, Debt, Equity Investments, and the Fight Against the High Cost of Living in Gabon. This strategic appointment illustrates the new regime’s commitment to...

The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award...