Gabonese banking group BGFIBank plans to open 10% of its capital to investors via the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC). This strategic operation, initially planned for 2020, takes place in a more serene economic context and aims to strengthen the dynamism of the regional financial market. During the inauguration of the new headquarters building of...

On the occasion of International Banking Day, celebrated on 4 December, Ecobank Cameroon reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development. The institution highlights its role in financing sustainable initiatives and its ambition to actively contribute to a better future for Africa and the world. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, International Banks Day...

On Thursday, Samuel Eto’o, President of FECAFOOT, and Mitwa N’GAMBI, General Manager of MTN Cameroon, signed a partnership contract renewed for two years. This collaboration aims to strengthen the development of professional football and sports infrastructure in Cameroon. In a ceremony held at the headquarters of MTN Cameroon in Douala, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT)...

As part of a mission to share experiences and best practices, the Gabonese Deputy Prime Minister , Alexandre Barro Chambrier, was received on December 4, 2024 by the Ivorian Minister of Economy, Planning and Development, Nialé Kaba. This cooperation meeting , carried out on the instructions of the Gabonese transitional president , aims to provide Gabon with efficient planning, drawing inspiration from the successes of...

After several weeks of blockage, the Douala-Bangui corridor is back to life thanks to fruitful negotiations between Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Joint action by the authorities of the two countries has made it possible to respond to the main demands of the transporters and provide lasting solutions to this cross-border crisis. Traffic on...

On November 24 and 25, 2024, Douala hosted the 7th edition of the MTN Business Academy. This annual event provided training for local entrepreneurs, with a focus on digital transformation and strengthening managerial skills. An initiative that aims to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs, essential to the national economy, in a changing economic environment. Small and...

According to the draft law n°2074/PJL/AN relating to the finance law of the Republic of Cameroon for the financial year 2025, the fuel subsidy will be set at only 15 billion CFA francs for the next financial year. From 263 billion CFA francs to 15 billion CFA francs, this downward trend should have adverse effects...

As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand. The agreement is a significant indication of support by the French...

On a visit to Cairo, the President of the Gabonese Transition, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, met with Egyptian investors and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi. The discussions aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, trade and energy, while paving the way for structuring investments for Gabon. During his stay in Cairo, the President...