On 14 April 2026, at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, Patricia Vialle, business leader and President of the MEDEF Women’s Network, delivered an unvarnished address on women’s place in the economy. Transmission, visibility, audacity: three words that carry particular resonance when applied to the CEMAC context, where female entrepreneurial potential remains largely untapped. A Reality...

When the Central African Republic made Bitcoin legal tender in April 2022 and launched the Sango Coin three months later, the announcement reverberated globally. Three years on, the project has sold less than ten percent of its tokens, has been sanctioned by COBAC, and quietly announced a “new direction” in 2025. A look back at...

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Cameroon has donated 500 English-language books to the library of Alfred Saker College in Douala, in a bid to rekindle students’ passion for reading. The donation was made on March 19, 2026, during a visit by a UBA delegation led by...

Ndjamena – In a move that significantly alters the financial landscape of Central Africa, Pan-African banking institution Vista Group Holding has officially secured a majority stake in Chad’s Banque Agricole et Commerciale (BAC). This acquisition marks Vista Group’s strategic entry into the Chadian market, signaling a new era of aggressive expansion and a renewed focus...

In preparation for World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2026), the President of The ICT University, Professor Victor Mbarika, has launched a FCFA 100 million support fund to assist journalists in Cameroon. Many journalists continue to work under very difficult conditions, with limited resources and declining advertising revenue. This initiative aims to provide direct support...

As the world’s leading financial centres navigate a period of broad caution, three African cities are emerging as the locomotives of a new continental financial cycle. The GFCI 39 — published on 26 March 2026 — reshuffles the hierarchy and names its frontrunners through to 2028. An in-depth analysis. Published on 26 March 2026 by...

 London, UK. The agenda for AFSIC – Investing in Africa, one of the world’s leading Africa-focused investment events, has officially been launched and is now available at www.afsic.net, offering investors and businesses a first look at the conversations and opportunities set to shape investment into Africa.  Taking place in London on 13th and 14th October...

For 30 young entrepreneurs across Cameroon, a new chapter has just begun. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled its 2026 cohort of entrepreneurs, bringing fresh opportunities for business owners across the country to access funding, training, and mentorship.This year’s announcement, made by Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu, introduces 3,200 entrepreneurs selected from over 265,000 applicants...

Over 265,000 applications received – from all 54 African countries Underscoring Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial sector and the vital role of early-stage funding Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare and Green Economy top sectors from applicants US$16 million to be disbursed throughout 2026, including progammes with global partners The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young...