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Cameroon

Razel in legal battle with Magil over €26m 'unpaid' debt

Razel, the Cameroonian subsidiary of the French group Fayat, is accusing the Canadian firm Magil, which was in charge of construction for the African Cup of Nations (CAN), of not honouring a debt of more than €26m. A sum that Magil is strongly contesting. The French group, which has taken the case to court, has also lost the contract for the construction of the Douala urban motorway.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 08.09.2022

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

The Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism, a little-known military cooperation body headed by an Angolan general, was supposed to investigate security incidents in the eastern DRC on behalf of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Its reports have been systematically blocked, however, by the authorities in Kigali and Kinshasa.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.08.2022

Macron announces declassification of already public archives

During his recent African tour, the French president ordered the opening of archives concerning the violent repression carried out by his country during Cameroon's independence. A similar promise was made by his predecessor back in 2015.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.08.2022

4-star general to take over as French ambassador in Yaoundé

Even as Emmanuel Macron was undertaking an official visit to #Cameroon on 26 July, the Elysée was deciding on its next ambassador to the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.07.2022

Residents take Nachtigal dam grievances to World Bank

Communities living near the 420 MW Nachtigal dam construction on the Sanaga River, some 60km north of Yaoundé, have turned to the World Bank's inspection panel to complain about the project.

Subscribers only Energy 14.07.2022

Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

For several decades now, Yaoundé has cooperated with a variety of foreign partners on defence. But when it comes to officer training, Russia has of late quietly drawn ahead of its rivals.

Subscribers only Defence Running story - Russia-Ukraine war 13.07.2022

An alliance between Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and Franck Biya may be in the works

As all of Yaoundé is on tenterhooks over Paul Biya's health, the president's entourage is speculating about possible scenarios. One that is emerging is a joint ticket between the president's general secretary and his son, Franck Biya.

Subscribers only Politics 11.07.2022

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

The United Nations is likely to pick a West African replacement for Guinean François Louncény Fall, who stepped down as head of the UN regional office in for Central Africa in June after six years in the role.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.07.2022

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

The French Secretary of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, will travel to Libreville from 5 to 8 July.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.06.2022

French secretary of state Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.

Vitol's reduced delivery spooks energy minister

Benefiting from a very tight market, oil traders feel free to call the shots in Cameroon, where they are never sanctioned. Only part of the oil ordered by the ministry of petroleum's last call for tenders has been delivered.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 28.06.2022

Eramet looks beyond rutile

On top of its flagship rutile project in Akonolinga, the French group Eramet has embarked on a permit acquisition and application drive in Cameroon, in line with its strategy to find new high-potential deposits.

Subscribers only Mining 22.06.2022

Battle over Nkamouna-Mada cobalt

US-based Phoenix Mining announced in March that it had taken control of the Nkamouna-Mada nickel-cobalt project in Cameroon. But Australian junior Cyclone Metals said in June that it had applied for a licence for the same site.

Subscribers only Mining 20.06.2022

New MD of Castel's SABC has his work cut out for him

Stéphane Descazeaud, the new MD of Cameroon's brewery, Société Anonyme des Brasseries du Cameroun, a subsidiary of French giant Castel, has to make peace with the government.

Subscribers only Business 13.06.2022

Perenco poised to take over New Age's 'cursed' Etinde block

On standby for several years, the development of the Etinde permit, in which Perenco wishes to acquire New Age's 37.5% stake, could finally result in gas being delivered to the Cameroonian coast or Equatorial Guinea's liquefaction plant.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2022

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Gabon's BGFIBank group is being investigated by the French national financial prosecution service. The investigation concerns "suspect" movements of funds between its subsidiaries in the DRC and France.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 08.06.2022

With Vilgrain ousted, Castel takes a firmer hold of SOMDIAA

Alexandre Vilgrain, CEO of Cameroon's flour market leader SOMDIAA, has been forced to resign, following the publication of a report by an American NGO accusing his company of financing an armed group in the Central African Republic.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 07.06.2022

Alexandre Vilgrain, former CEO of SOMDIAA.

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

The latest African Union gathering held in the capital of Equatorial Guinea in May was a golden opportunity for a handful of business airlines to make some serious money by flying various presidents around.

Subscribers only Business 03.06.2022

The African Union summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

In Yaoundé, politicians are heading into revivalist churches to further preach their message

Following the lead of Paul Biya's Deputy Director of the Civil Cabinet, Oswald Baboke, who is the head of a powerful Protestant church, more figures in the regime are using their religious connections to boost their political careers.

Subscribers only Politics 01.06.2022

Chapelle de la gloire du Christ, in the Mvog Ada district of Yaoundé.

World Bank to launch new $538m infrastructure project in north despite past failures

The World Bank is preparing to finance a new road and rail infrastructure construction programme between Douala and N'Djamena. Expected to cost more than $538m, it recalls an earlier one, completed in 2021, which the bank said had produced "unsatisfactory" results.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 19.05.2022

Bolloré employees worried about their future after MSC acquisition

Employees of Bolloré Africa Logistics and its Cameroonian subsidiary, Société Commerciale des Ports Africains (Socopao), contacted the Douala regional delegate for labour and social security, Christel Etoundi Bekono, over concerns about the sale to MSC.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 17.05.2022

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Macron reacts to military rapprochement with Moscow

In late April, Cameroon signed a new military cooperation agreement with Moscow, prompting an immediate diplomatic reaction from France. Christophe Bigot, Africa director at the foreign ministry, travelled in person to Yaoundé, and at one point a visit by Emmanuel Macron was even envisaged.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 12.05.2022

Cameroon's President Paul Biya (left) with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Lyon in October 2019.

Ailing Biya visited by his French doctor

Worried about the series of ailments suffered by 90-year-old Paul Biya in April, the presidential entourage called on his personal physician.

Subscribers only Politics 11.05.2022

Government draws on industry stocks to supply petrol stations amid fuel shortage

The war in Ukraine is causing disruptions to oil distribution and prices in Cameroon, a country heavily dependent on fuel imports. Worried this could spark a transporters' revolt, the Yaoundé government has tapped into sugar refinery Sosucam's reserves to help ease the situation in the north of the country.

Free access Energy, Business 29.04.2022

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Though in the midst of selling off its African logistics assets to the Italian-Swiss company MSC, the French giant Bolloré will continue to supply French bases in central Africa, from Gabon to Chad and the Central African Republic.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.04.2022

Decline in Paul Biya's health strikes alarm amongst inner circle

The 89-year-old Cameroonian head of state has been residing in his native village since the Africa Cup of Nations, but in the past few days he has suffered a series of ailments.

Subscribers only Politics 28.04.2022

President Paul Biya, accompanied by his wife Chantal Biya, during his last public appearance at the CAN.

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Cameroon

Razel in legal battle with Magil over €26m 'unpaid' debt

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

Macron announces declassification of already public archives

4-star general to take over as French ambassador in Yaoundé

Residents take Nachtigal dam grievances to World Bank

Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

An alliance between Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and Franck Biya may be in the works

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

Vitol's reduced delivery spooks energy minister

Eramet looks beyond rutile

Battle over Nkamouna-Mada cobalt

New MD of Castel's SABC has his work cut out for him

Perenco poised to take over New Age's 'cursed' Etinde block

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

With Vilgrain ousted, Castel takes a firmer hold of SOMDIAA

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

In Yaoundé, politicians are heading into revivalist churches to further preach their message

World Bank to launch new $538m infrastructure project in north despite past failures

Bolloré employees worried about their future after MSC acquisition

Spotlight
Macron reacts to military rapprochement with Moscow

Ailing Biya visited by his French doctor

Government draws on industry stocks to supply petrol stations amid fuel shortage

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Decline in Paul Biya's health strikes alarm amongst inner circle

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Cameroon

Razel in legal battle with Magil over €26m 'unpaid' debt

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

Macron announces declassification of already public archives

4-star general to take over as French ambassador in Yaoundé

Residents take Nachtigal dam grievances to World Bank

Russia's low-profile but extensive military cooperation

An alliance between Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and Franck Biya may be in the works

UN : Antonio Guterres Selects New Head for Central Africa

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

Vitol's reduced delivery spooks energy minister

Eramet looks beyond rutile

Battle over Nkamouna-Mada cobalt

New MD of Castel's SABC has his work cut out for him

Perenco poised to take over New Age's 'cursed' Etinde block

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

With Vilgrain ousted, Castel takes a firmer hold of SOMDIAA

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

In Yaoundé, politicians are heading into revivalist churches to further preach their message

World Bank to launch new $538m infrastructure project in north despite past failures

Bolloré employees worried about their future after MSC acquisition

Spotlight Macron reacts to military rapprochement with Moscow

Ailing Biya visited by his French doctor

Government draws on industry stocks to supply petrol stations amid fuel shortage

Bolloré still on hand to supply French army from Libreville to N'Djamena

Decline in Paul Biya's health strikes alarm amongst inner circle

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