A scored ranking of ten Central African banks on SME and young-entrepreneur finance — and an account of what the score cannot see No bank in Central Africa publishes the five figures that would settle the question: approval rate, median ticket size, share of the loan book held by firms under three years old, share...

Why Central Africa’s banks do not finance Central Africa — and what architecture could make them I. Anatomy of a rational bank — II. Bankability is not a quality of the project; it is infrastructure — III. Who actually finances young entrepreneurs? — IV. Why the region does not take off: four explanations, three of...

Commercial Bank Cameroun spent seven years under provisional administration. NFC Bank spent twelve. IDEV never came out at all. On 11 September 2026, NOFIA S.A. walked out after twelve months. The interesting question is not whether that is impressive. It is why it worked — and whether it holds. At a glance InstitutionNouvelle Financière Africaine...

Exclusive interview with Blaise Pascal Tanguy, the strategist aiming to turn African cinema into a pillar of economic and cultural sovereignty. From technical standards to international market conquest, he shares his roadmap for transforming the continent’s 7th art into a high-performance industry. cemac-eco.finance: You are often described as an “image activist.” What drives your fight...

From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the innovation labs of California, Soham Parekh is rewriting the story of tech brilliance. With a portfolio of cutting-edge projects and a fierce commitment to ethical innovation, this young engineer has captured the attention—and respect—of Silicon Valley’s most powerful minds. A Genius Born in Mumbai Soham Parekh’s journey...

The Former Director of internal audit of Bange SA, takes the reins of the Cameroonian subsidiary of the Equatorial Guinean bank. His appointment comes in a difficult context, three years after the launch of the bank on the Cameroonian market, where it is struggling to establish itself in the face of fierce competition. Change at...

The Monte Carlo Television festival  has rolled out the blue carpet welcoming star guests for its 63rd edition, but it also has an eye on the future. “We’re always working towards expanding and developing the festival. Each year, we get better and better,” executive director Cécile Menoni says. Listing “fabulous highlights,” Menoni gushes over this year’s Crystal Nymph...

President Felix Tshisekedi’s victory in the December 20th ballot has stirred controversy as his primary opponents contested the results. With provisional figures indicating a commanding win of 73.3%, according to the country’s electoral commission (CENI), Tshisekedi’s second term unfolds against the backdrop of political discord. The election, marking the fourth since the Democratic Republic of...

This prospective study examines the economy of Cameroon, shedding light on its future prospects and its positioning in relation to other countries in the Central African sub-region. By analyzing key economic sectors, challenges, and opportunities, this study provides insights into upcoming trends and potential strategies to stimulate growth and strengthen Cameroon’s position in the region....