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Prometal secures a €40 million credit line from Afreximbank for its industrial development
The financing is intended to cover the working capital needs of the steel processor.
AfCFTA: the ECA wants to move central Africa from ratification to implementation
With its natural resources, agricultural potential, national markets, and strategic geographic position,…
MTN Cameroon transfers over 400 Million FCFA to the CDEC: a turning point for financial transparency
In Cameroon, the CDEC is mandated to receive, hold, and safeguard funds…
Cameroon: SOTRAMAS and the industrial collapse of cassava processing in Sangmelima
Located in the city of Sangmelima, the Société de Transformation Industrielle de…
RDC : Artisanal gold at the heart of the cpuntry’s new monetary ambition
Since January 2026, the BCC has officially declared its intention to make…
Gabon secures $350 million to modernize the transgabonais railway and safeguard 80% of mining exports
Negotiated since 2025, the deal aims to rehabilitate the 650-kilometer rail line…
Palm oil in Cameroon: Opalm acquires Eseka from Socapalm with ambition to triple processing capacity
The industrialization drive of Cameroon’s palm oil sector has reached a new…
Iron in Cameroon: the bold XAF 1,749 Billion bet to transform the economy by 2030
With GDP estimated at 28,000 billion CFA francs in 2025, Cameroon remains…
Cameroon: Louis Paul Motaze unveils 2026 state financing program with a CFAF 1,650 billion borrowing ceiling
This event functions as a financial roadshow aimed at strengthening Cameroon’s visibility…
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Scanning crisis at douala-bonaberi port : dual operators, container blockage and rising threat to Cameroon’s economy
Early 2026 has been marked by a major operational crisis at the Port Autonome de Douala (PAD), following the controversial…
CEMAC’s financial engine: how Cameroon controls 74% of microfinance
Microfinance has become a cornerstone of financial access in Cameroon, particularly for rural communities and small businesses. With 385 licensed…
Powering industry: can Cameroon’s hydro boom support the Douala hub?
After years of chronic power shortages and frequent blackouts, Cameroon has placed hydroelectric power at the center of its strategy…
DRC’s $2.8B Kinsuka hydropower project: a new era for energy investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a key milestone in its energy infrastructure strategy with the Kinsuka hydropower project.…
Memve’ele Hydropower: Cameroon invests XAF 4 Billion to tackle energy shortages
The Electricity Development Corporation (EDC) is planning an investment of CFA 4 billion to strengthen the operational reliability of the…
Port Authority of Douala: why the scanning controversy threatens Cameroon’s economy and investments
Administrative uncertainty, operational surcharges, and potential disruptions to the supply chain highlight the direct economic consequences of bureaucratic inconsistencies on…
DRC : USD 28.9 billion required to launch the Greater Orientale Iron Ore Project
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to take a major step in the industrial development of its mining sector…
Douala Port Goes Smart: A New 4G/5G, IoT and Cloud-Powered Digital Ecosystem Set to Transform Cameroon’s Main Gateway
The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) has taken a major step in its digital transformation journey. On 17 November 2025,…
Cameroon : Paul Biya leads the nation towards recovery, innovation and jobs a new economic beginning
On November 6, 2025, President Paul Biya opened his new term with an ambitious and forward-looking inaugural address. Speaking to…
Ecobank Trade Expo 2025: Douala at the heart of Africa’s commercial ambitions
On October 1st, 2025, Ecobank launched the first edition of its Trade Expo in Douala, Cameroon. Designed as a platform…
