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Cameroon

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Yaoundé's €274m debt to French firms increasingly problematic in Paris

The Cameroonian government owes several hundred million euros to its French creditors, a debt that continues to grow. NHPC and Tollcam, whose majority shareholders are French, as well as TotalEnergies, are among the firms to which moneys are owed.

Subscribers only Business 21.01.2026

Alliances falter within Chantal Biya's clan

Internal rifts, contested alliances and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, the first lady's inner circle is showing cracks as a cabinet reshuffle looms.

Subscribers only Business 20.01.2026

The timetable for upcoming elections stirs debate at top levels of government

Barely three months after being sworn in for an eighth term, President Paul Biya must decide on the date of the next parliamentary and municipal elections. A sensitive issue for an executive weakened by the head of state's disputed re-election in October.

Subscribers only Politics 19.01.2026

Race against time in Yaoundé to host WTO conference

The Cameroonian authorities are looking for ways to accommodate the delegations taking part in the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference, scheduled to take place in the capital from 26 to 29 March.

Subscribers only Business 16.01.2026

Eneo battles to recover €9.9m in unpaid bills from Prometal

The Cameroonian electricity supplier, which is in serious financial difficulty, is threatening to cut off supply to manufacturer Prometal. The latter has not paid a bill of around €10m.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics, Business 14.01.2026

World Bank may activate guarantee for Nachtigal dam

Faced with unpaid bills from Eneo and limited cash flow, Yaoundé is struggling to repay a letter of credit. This situation could push the Bretton Woods institution to take drastic measures.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 12.01.2026

Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

The promoter of the project, aimed at relieving congestion at the port, is preparing to launch the first phase of construction on the right bank of the Wouri River. With an estimated cost of €183m, the work will be financed by an AFG Bank loan.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 08.01.2026

New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

At the initiative of General Benoît Bède Eba Eba, attack aircraft, transport helicopters and cargo planes that have been grounded for years are now the subject of an ambitious refurbishment plan.

Subscribers only Defence 06.01.2026

Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Almost a year after announcing its intention to exercise its right of first refusal on SGC shares, the Cameroonian government is preparing to sign an agreement with the French group. The authorities, which then intend to sell the entity to a banking operator, are still in talks with two candidates.

Subscribers only Finance 19.12.2025

The HQ of Société Générale Cameroun, in Douala, in 2022.

Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

A tired showcase of power, Yaoundé's only five-star hotel is about to undergo a major renovation. In early December, Cameroon Hotels Corp launched a call for tenders to recruit a project manager to oversee a large-scale refurbishment.

Subscribers only Business 18.12.2025

Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Brought by the former French consul general in Douala, Stéphane Catta, the appeal for abuse of power was rejected by the Council of State, confirming the disciplinary sanction imposed on him in 2024.

Subscribers only Politics 17.12.2025

Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

A discreet investigation conducted within the Ministry of Defence has revived latent rivalries at the highest levels of the state, involving the realignment of members of the government, institutional tensions and internal friction within the armed forces.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 16.12.2025

Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

At the height of the post-election crisis, the industrial operator received an initial payment on its claim relating to the sale of its shares in Sodecoton to the State. The balance was cleared in full with help from the firm Financia Capital.

Subscribers only Business 10.12.2025

Tensions run high between Sinopec and national oil company SNH

The failure of Chinese executives to produce results from mature deposits is putting pressure on the leadership of the state-owned major Sinopec.

Subscribers only Energy 08.12.2025

Family of opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who died in prison, appoints French lawyer William Bourdon

The death in custody of one of the leading Cameroonian opposition figures has reignited political tensions. His family, blaming the authorities, has now called on the services of a French criminal lawyer.

Subscribers only Politics 02.12.2025

Anicet Ekane, leader of the MANIDEM opposition party, in Yaoundé, on 4 August 2025.

Upstart channel vies with veteran state broadcaster to lead Paul Biya's PR

Last month's presidential election shone a brigher light on the escalating turf war between the decades-old CRTV and the newborn PRC TV. The duel is another sign of the rivalry among those determined to control official messaging.

Subscribers only Politics 01.12.2025

World Bank conditions Kikot dam funds on further efforts from Yaoundé

The Bretton Woods institution stated once again that no support would be forthcoming for the Kikot dam until Cameroon had undertaken reforms in the electricity sector.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 28.11.2025

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How Paul Biya forced SNH's hand to make up with Teodorin Obiang

On presidential instructions, a Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures delegation will visit Malabo to restart extraction of oil and gas from deposits on both sides of the border. This rapprochement between the two countries is being overseen by the benevolent eye of Washington.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 26.11.2025

Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Malabo in 2024.

Samuel Eto'o struggles to secure second term at head of Cameroonian Football Federation

The re-election of the former football player, who is the sole candidate, to the head of FECAFOOT is hitting up against various obstacles, starting with Paul Biya's allies.

Subscribers only Politics 26.11.2025

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Despite years of discussions, the BEAC still hasn't managed to reach an agreement with extractive industries representatives. Negotiations are stalling over the sensitive issue of repatriating funds to the CFA franc zone for the restoration of mining and oil sites.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 25.11.2025

Cornered businessman Hervé Parfait Mbapou seeks presidential protection

In the affair pitting him against presidential special adviser Joseph Fouda, Hervé Parfait Mbapou claims to have received death threats and is requesting Paul Biya's protection.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 21.11.2025

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

Gabon's debt is destabilising the CFA franc zone and posing a direct threat to the International Monetary Fund's programmes with Chad and the Central African Republic. However, during a recent visit to Libreville, the international institution's director for Africa said he was open to discussions with Gabon.

Subscribers only Finance 19.11.2025

IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie (right) during the organisation's annual meetings, Washington, October 2024.

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Cameroon

Spotlight
Yaoundé's €274m debt to French firms increasingly problematic in Paris

Alliances falter within Chantal Biya's clan

The timetable for upcoming elections stirs debate at top levels of government

Race against time in Yaoundé to host WTO conference

Eneo battles to recover €9.9m in unpaid bills from Prometal

World Bank may activate guarantee for Nachtigal dam

Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

Tensions run high between Sinopec and national oil company SNH

Family of opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who died in prison, appoints French lawyer William Bourdon

Upstart channel vies with veteran state broadcaster to lead Paul Biya's PR

World Bank conditions Kikot dam funds on further efforts from Yaoundé

Spotlight
How Paul Biya forced SNH's hand to make up with Teodorin Obiang

Samuel Eto'o struggles to secure second term at head of Cameroonian Football Federation

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Cornered businessman Hervé Parfait Mbapou seeks presidential protection

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

State seals deal with Actis to acquire stakes in Eneo

Businessman Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga's running tab with Bangui

Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

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Cameroon

Spotlight Yaoundé's €274m debt to French firms increasingly problematic in Paris

Alliances falter within Chantal Biya's clan

The timetable for upcoming elections stirs debate at top levels of government

Race against time in Yaoundé to host WTO conference

Eneo battles to recover €9.9m in unpaid bills from Prometal

World Bank may activate guarantee for Nachtigal dam

Financing for Douala Port Authority's expansion finally a done deal

New air force chief launches major fleet upgrade

Yaoundé set to finalise purchase of Société Générale's subsidiary

Hilton Yaoundé to regain former glory

Paris Council of State upholds sanction against former French consul in Douala

Security apparatus shaken by internal investigation to backdrop of clan warfare

Government settles part of its debt with Advens-Geocoton

Tensions run high between Sinopec and national oil company SNH

Family of opposition leader Anicet Ekane, who died in prison, appoints French lawyer William Bourdon

Upstart channel vies with veteran state broadcaster to lead Paul Biya's PR

World Bank conditions Kikot dam funds on further efforts from Yaoundé

Spotlight How Paul Biya forced SNH's hand to make up with Teodorin Obiang

Samuel Eto'o struggles to secure second term at head of Cameroonian Football Federation

Discussions on funding for mining and oil site restoration reach impasse

Cornered businessman Hervé Parfait Mbapou seeks presidential protection

Spotlight IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit

State seals deal with Actis to acquire stakes in Eneo

Businessman Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga's running tab with Bangui

Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

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Yaoundé's €274m debt to French firms increasingly problematic in Paris

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How Paul Biya forced SNH's hand to make up with Teodorin Obiang

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IMF programmes jeopardized by Gabon's public deficit