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AfCFTA: the ECA wants to move central Africa from ratification to implementation

Meeting in Yaounde from August 4 to 7, 2026, the National Implementation Committees for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from Central African countries were called upon to strengthen…

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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…

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Cameroon: SOTRAMAS and the industrial collapse of cassava processing in Sangmelima

Located in the city of Sangmelima, the Société de Transformation Industrielle de…

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 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

GECAM raises the alarm over growing economic fallout. In a statement released…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Aluminum: with PROALU, PROMETAL Groupe accelerates the industrialization of Cameroon

The Prime Minister, Head of Government Chief Dr. Joseph DION NGUTE, representative of the Head of State, His Excellency Mr.…

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