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...

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reaffirmed his support for local producers during a visit to BTF Farming in Akanda on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Thanks to this presidential endorsement, the company has received a loan of 360 million CFA francs from the Gabonese Bank for Commerce and Entrepreneurship (BCEG). This boost is intended to increase...

The Douala Port Authority (PAD) has officially transferred control of non-intrusive inspection and scanning operations of cargo containers at the port to the newly appointed partner, Transatlantic D. This transition, confirmed during a media site visit to Transatlantic D’s office within the port, marks the beginning of a permanent operational phase set to start on…...

The Minister of Finance spoke on January 13, 2026, in Ngaoundéré at the official launch of the state budget for the year. This meeting allowed the government to outline the key elements for the successful implementation of this 8,816.4 billion FCFA budget, which is geared towards promoting investment, employment, and “Made in Cameroon” products. Ladies...

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In his address to the nation on December 31, 2025, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema highlighted Gabon’s significant financial efforts to repay its domestic and external debt. This figure amounted to nearly 3,142 billion CFA francs as of August 30, 2023. Addressing the nation on December 31st, the President of the Republic reviewed the actions...

Since 2 January 2026, the Port of Douala-Bonabéri has entered a new phase of security enhancement with the effective start of non-intrusive cargo inspection operations. Entrusted to Transatlantic D. S.A., this strategic reform is intended to strengthen port security, streamline processing times and safeguard customs revenue, against a backdrop of strong expectations from stakeholders across...

Gabon’s energy landscape has recently undergone a major structural transformation, marked by the planned dismantling of existing infrastructure and a massive boost to national production capacity. In Libreville and Port-Gentil, a program launched on November 10th aims to modernize critical sites and optimize national thermal power plants. The program is a collaborative effort between ESFBUS,...

Cameroon, rich in gold deposits, is experiencing a scandal worthy of the greatest national tragedies. Following the Glencore affair, tons of gold vanish each year, shipped abroad while the state remains paralyzed. The figures are staggering: 22.3 kg officially declared by Customs versus 15.2 tons imported by the United Arab Emirates. That’s more than 680...