The Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, has met with the country’s technical and financial partners. The objective was to assess and accelerate the rehabilitation of key sections of the Douala-Bangui corridor, a vital artery for the national and regional economy. Given the urgent need to restore this strategic route, the minister insisted on...

On November 18, 2025, the Cameroonian government obtained approval from the National Assembly for the revision of the state budget, which was increased to 7,735.9 billion FCFA. This increase of 418.2 billion FCFA, officially justified by “the decline in oil revenues and growing financing needs,” raises questions about budgetary discipline and the effectiveness of public...

The European Union (EU), Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have announced the launch of the second cohort of the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA-WE4A) Programme. Successful...

On a working visit to the departments of Pointe-Noire and Kouilou, the President of the Republic, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, inaugurated on November 17, the gas processing plant associated with the Banga-Kayo field, in Tchamba Nzassi sub division Implemented by the Chinese company Wing Wah Exploration and Production SAU, in partnership with the National Petroleum Company...

Cameroon is poised to turn a decisive page in its energy history. According to multiple sources, the government is expected to finalize the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Eneo, the national electricity company, currently held by the British fund Actis, within the next few hours. This operation, initiated directly by the presidency and...

Between lost revenue, agricultural damage, and pressure on social services, climate impacts are already weighing on Cameroon’s budget. The government now wants to develop a strategy capable of mobilizing green financing to support adaptation. At the seminar launching the 2026 budget preparation activities, held in July 2025 at the Yaoundé Conference Center, the Minister of...

The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) has just reached a decisive milestone in its quest for operational excellence and regional competitiveness. The signing on November 17, 2025, of a strategic agreement with INNOVENDI DATA TECHNOLOGIES & COMMUNICATIONS LTD formalizes the Cameroonian logistics hub’s commitment to a large-scale digital transformation. This partnership, bold in its scope...

The Douala International Airport is poised to welcome 2.5 million passengers annually after its renovation, compared to 1.5 million currently. An ambitious 95 billion FCFA modernization project was presented on November 12th during the 136th session of the Board of Directors of Airports of Cameroon (ADC), aiming to increase the airport’s capacity and modernize its...

On November 14, 2025, in Libreville, the BGFI Bank Group reached a decisive milestone with the initial public offering (IPO) of its parent company, BGFI Holding Corporation SA. By opening its capital to the public for the first time, the banking giant aims to finance its growth and stimulate the sub-regional financial market. The operation...