Cameroon

Agenda for WTO Ministerial Conference takes shape

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick is expected in Yaoundé to attend the World Trade Organization's most important annual event, which in 2026 will focus on fishing and agriculture issues.

ICC Paris ruling pushed to end of year in Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore dispute

Expected in March, the decision regarding the mining project straddling Cameroon and Congo has been postponed again until the end of the year due to new information provided by Yaoundé.

Yaoundé looks to secure fuel supplies as Middle East war continues

With the crisis engulfing Iran and highly volatile oil prices, Cameroon is bracing for a potential shortage of fuel and has launched a tender to secure the import of several million barrels in the next quarter of this year.

The courts to examine decisive expert report in Ecobank–Wadivo dispute

After more than two years of legal proceedings, the standoff between the country's eighth‑largest bank and the company founded by Moyo Kamgaing is entering a critical phase. An audit of the alleged wrongdoing is to be examined during a hearing at the Douala court of first instance on 26 March.

Naval cooperation with EU hinges on curbing Russian shadow fleet

The country's authorities are calling on the European Union to release €50m in funds to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.

Hilton casino changes hands

The gaming establishment's new boss, who wishes to upgrade the venue, has been carrying out renovation work since October 2025, which is due to be completed in May.

Nathalie Moudiki fails in mediation of Tradex dispute

Tasked with finding a way out of the dispute opposing Tradex and the brokerage firms Velissa and Losange, the SNH's number‑two adviser attempted discreet mediation in the French capital in February. The talks, however, failed to resolve a conflict that has dragged on for more than fifteen years.

Lenders vie to finance Kribi's industrial zone

With a total estimated cost of €795m, the development project for the port of Kribi's industrial zone has already attracted several multilateral institutions in addition to the African Development Bank.

EU tries to revive Sodecoton financing with sovereign loan

Intended for Sodecoton, the €10m subsidy, which was suspended in February along with the €30m non-sovereign loan granted by AFD, could ultimately be maintained but in another format.

CEMAC countries meet in Paris amid IMF negotiations

On 17 March 2026, Paris will host the traditional annual tripartite meeting between officials from the French Treasury, the economy and finance ministers of the franc zone countries, representatives of CEMAC and monetary institutions.

BEAC changes tactics with mining and oil operators

With foreign exchange reserves dwindling, member states, in the midst of negotiations with the IMF, asked the central bank for progress on the issue of repatriating funds for the rehabilitation of mining and oil sites

Yaoundé arranges financing for Hilton renovation

The fundraising to renovate the capital’s only five‑star hotel, the Yaoundé Hilton, has entered its decisive phase.

French Development Agency cancels loan to Sodecoton, weakened by state arrears

The loss of the €30m non-sovereign loan granted in 2023 by the AFD has resulted in the loss of a €10m European subsidy, plunging Sodecoton further into turmoil.

The New Guard
Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Togo, DRC

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

CameroonAbdoulaye Mouchili, the new face of KPMG in Central Africa

Sierra LeoneDavid Sengeh, Julius Maada Bio's right-hand man aiming for the presidency

Togo, DRCManuel Ntumba, the data governance expert

UN chief appoints interim envoy

Gabonese diplomat Parfait Onanga-Anyanga has been acting as interim head of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa in Libreville since 23 February.

Washington questions port security

Deeming certain port facilities to be lacking adequate security, the US is imposing enhanced measures on ships calling at these ports before they are allowed to dock on the other side of the Atlantic.

Kribi launches its €795m industrial zone after lengthy talks

The project is part of an industrialisation strategy aimed at backing processing units at the deep-water port of Kribi, the main access to the sea for landlocked countries in Central Africa, such as Chad and CAR.