In Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), where he took part in the African Energy Summit, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea about his country’s purchase of electricity from Malabo. The purchase-sale contract signed between the two countries in July 2023 could come to fruition in the near future. From...

On a visit to Libreville, Cheick F. Kanté, World Bank Director for Central Africa, met with Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima on Wednesday. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to several strategic projects and denied any suspension of Gabon. Gabonese Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima received Cheick F. Kanté, Director of Operations for Central Africa at...

Led by Senior Social Protection Specialist Joachim Boko, the World Bank (WB) delegation will be in the Congolese capital from February 3 to 14. This mission is expected to accelerate the implementation of the social safety net program, including the launch of the new phase of cash transfers to vulnerable families. The arrival of the WB...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Cameroon, in collaboration with Acha Eye Hospital, is taking a proactive approach to eye care and health awareness through a series of free eye screening campaigns. On January 24, 2025, the first of these campaigns was held in Douala, as part of UBA Cameroon’s broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts....

Cameroon is actively preparing for the arrival of 5G by finalizing specifications that will define the technical, legal and environmental conditions for its deployment. This key step, scheduled for 2025, aims to modernize the national digital landscape, while addressing challenges such as the inclusion of rural areas and environmental impact. During the presentation of the...

On 28 January, during a press conference, the ambassador and head of the European Union (EU) delegation to the Republic of Congo, Anne Marchal, launched the activities of her institution and presented, at the same time, the flagship projects to be carried out in partnership with the Congolese authorities during this year. This conference, which...

In a global economic context marked by many challenges, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) are strengthening their cooperation. Meeting in Yaoundé on January 27, the governors of the two institutions signed a joint action plan for 2025-2026, aimed at modernizing financial systems and promoting...

By welcoming the Cameroon Business Group (GECAM), the Autonomous Port of Kribi presented its new infrastructure, its strategic role and the opportunities it offers to investors. Objective: to strengthen its position as an economic hub in Central Africa. The Autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK), the largest port in Africa in terms of surface area, welcomed...

On January 22, 2025, in Douala, the Cameroonian Petroleum Depot Company (SCDP) unveiled the major strategic orientations that will guide its action for the current year. Securing sites, increasing storage capacities and diversifying activities are among the priorities, with the ambition of strengthening Cameroon’s energy security. The year 2025 promises to be decisive for SCDP....