Deprived of a joint financial windfall estimated at $555 million, the final blow from American leader Donald Trump, despite the consequences, should push the African Development Fund (ADF ), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank, to take a further step in the search for new financing mechanisms. The new US administration’s 360° turnaround will play...
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 identify reforms that need to be completed to strengthen macroeconomic stability and resilience to climate and structural shocks. Since May 2, 2025, a mission from...
The General Directorate of Taxes and Estates launched, on May 6, at the Brazzaville Convention Center, a campaign to popularize the 2025 finance law in order to meet the government’s expectations in terms of tax revenue, which amount to 894.331 billion FCFA. The campaign, launched by François Moundzéo, Tax Administration Advisor to the Minister of...
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...
As part of its 2023-2030 Five-Year Priority Investment Plan, the public company issued a call for international expressions of interest on April 30, 2025. The objective is to prequalify companies for the construction of ultrafiltration and bottling lines for water produced by Camwater in Cameroon’s 10 regions. Over the past three years, Camwater, under the...
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 sugarcane and cassava on 30,000 hectares, with strong involvement of local planters and the creation of more than 100,000 direct jobs. The Central African Republic...
Gathered in Douala for the 17th meeting of the PR-PICA, cotton industry stakeholders from eight African countries discussed the threats facing cotton growing on the continent. Together, they identified ways to build a more resilient, sustainable, and competitive sector while supporting producers. From April 8 to 11, Douala hosted the 17th review meeting of the...
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 River Bridge. European Union funding of 16.4 billion CFA francs is intended to support this initiative, which promises a significant transformation in the region. The...
