In Yaoundé, April 2, 2025, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Afriland First Bank Cameroon announced an ambitious partnership aimed at facilitating access to financing for Cameroonian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This agreement, which provides substantial financial support, aims to stimulate private sector growth and encourage entrepreneurial innovation. As part of this collaboration, IFC...
A unique partnership has emerged between the Directorate General of Customs and the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). The goal: to combat the fraudulent importation and circulation of products under FECAFOOT’s exclusive commercial rights. Signed for a period of three years, this agreement aims to establish strict measures to counter smuggling and preserve the integrity of...
From May 13 to 24, 2025, the Cannes Film Festival returns for its 78th edition, promising to dazzle the world with cinematic brilliance while delivering significant economic benefits to Cannes and its surrounding areas. The Cannes Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema; it’s a cornerstone of the global cultural calendar. With an...
In the face of economic dependency on oil, rising public debt, and social inequalities, Gabon finds itself at a crossroads. However, strategic diversification and bold initiatives offer a pathway to a more inclusive and sustainable future. Gabon’s economy continues to rely heavily on oil exports, which represent a significant portion of its GDP. In response...
Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has been appointed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and whose Foundation has funded, mentored and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as...
The 2025 edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum is scheduled for March 24-26 in Kintélé, the northern suburb of the Congolese capital. Organized by Energy Capital & Power in collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, this event dedicated to oil and gas will bring together industrialists, experts, and policymakers. The Congo Energy and...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant aimed at empowering 3,000 young entrepreneurs across 52 African countries as part of its 2025 entrepreneurship programme. The announcement was made in Abuja on Saturday, March 22, by the Foundation’s founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu, who is also the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and...
Cameroon signed two financing agreements with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on March 19, 2025, for the reconstruction of the Ngaoundéré-Garoua road. Totaling 216 billion CFA francs, this financing aims to rehabilitate a strategic 242-km section linking Adamawa to the north of the country. The work, which will also include socioeconomic improvements, will begin in...
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea are taking a new step in their energy cooperation. On March 20 , 2025, in Malabo, the two countries signed an electricity grid operating agreement, thus solidifying their commitment to strengthening subregional energy interconnection. This agreement, which follows the official commissioning of the infrastructure on February 22, 2025, aims to provide a stable electricity supply...
