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Actis's electricity supplier Eneo negotiates second round of debt settlement

Eneo, Cameroon's top electricity supplier, is in talks with the government over payment of a second tranche of arrears owed it by the state.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 30.06.2021

Yaoundé in market for patrol boats after Washington deal falls through

The Cameroonian navy has embarked on a search for patrol boats after its attempt to acquire two Bollinger vessels from Washington was blocked as a sanction for abuses committed by the army in the country's English-speaking region.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.06.2021

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

The US chain is mainly active on Africa's east coast and until now has had no business in central Africa. Now it's putting up a luxury hotel in Cameroon.

Subscribers only Business 22.06.2021

The International Fotso Family Feud

Be it in Paris, Yaoundé or Casablanca, Cameroonian oligarch Victor Fotso's numerous beneficiaries are peppering the courts with battle after battle.

Subscribers only Business 21.06.2021

Powdered milk giant Hoogwegt wins major legal victory over Cameroon contract

The commercial court of Paris confirmed on appeal the decision taken by the court of first instance two years earlier in the case between Dutch milk powder giant Hoogwegt and Cameroonian distributor Africa Food Distribution

Subscribers only Business 16.06.2021

VP of company building stadiums for Cup of Nations halted Interpol warrant to return to Cameroon

Franck Mathière, the vice-president of the group building stadiums for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, returned to the country in April after obtaining a suspension of the Interpol Red Notice against him. The Frenchman was detained in Ukraine after Nigeria issued the warrant.

Free access Business 01.06.2021

'Covidgate' spells danger for tycoon Mohamadou Dabo

The powerful businessman, who has close ties to the ruling RDPC party, is the central figure in a state audit of how Covid-19 funds were spent or misspent. He could face criminal proceedings.

Subscribers only Politics 28.05.2021

Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

ECCAS President Denis Sassou Nguesso is timidly trying to play a part in managing Chad's transition. But the international community would clearly prefer the African Union to oversee the next stage.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.05.2021

Congolese head of state Denis Sassou Nguesso in Paris in May 2021.

Football bodies seek to unplug Satcons decoders ahead of Euro 2020

The English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and subscription channels beIN Sports and Canal+ all have a bone to pick with Lebanese firm Satcon. Run by the al-Akhras family, the company sells decoders across west and central Africa so viewers can tune into European sports championships.

Subscribers only Business 21.05.2021

CEMAC leaders brood over exclusion from Paris summit

Denis Sassou NGuesso, much to the irritation of his fellow Central African heads of state, was the only one among them who managed to get himself invited to the Paris summit on the financing of African economies.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.05.2021

Hayatou dynasty lets Garoua throne slip away

The election of Captain Ibrahim El Rachidine to the throne of the Lamido of Garoua was facilitated by infighting among the Hayatou family. This dynasty, which had until now controlled the great chieftaincy, includes a former king of African football and several of President Paul Biya's ex-ministers.

Subscribers only Politics 14.05.2021

Cameroon's C-130s grounded for months due to unpaid bills

Cameroon's defence ministry is unable, due to lack of funds, to meet its contractual obligations to Marshall Aerospace and Aeromec, which have been contracted to maintain the air force's three C-130 Hercules aircraft.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 14.05.2021

After Abidjan, Mikati family's ACC prospects in Brazzaville and Douala

Arabian Construction Co (ACC), having lost its position as the leading construction contractor in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, has been redeploying in Africa since last year and recently sent a delegation to Cameroon and later to Brazzaville.

Subscribers only Politics 05.05.2021

Jean-Claude Ayem Moger, Yaoundé's favourite troubleshooter

Jean-Claude Ayem Moger, Paul Biya's technical advisor, was just named to two key roles.

Subscribers only Business 03.05.2021

New US ambassador set for baptism of fire

Joe Biden's administration, which is keeping a close eye on the Anglophone crisis, has nominated human rights expert Christopher Lamora as ambassador to Yaoundé. The diplomat, who is plugged into Democratic networks, will have his work cut out mending fences with President Paul Biya.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.04.2021

The new US Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher John Lamora.

Paul Biya keeps fellow octogenarians in power whatever the cost

The 88-year-old Cameroonian president will not let his fellow executive members retire out of fear that their retirements could raise unspoken questions about his own position as head of state.

Subscribers only Politics 20.04.2021

Marcel Niat Njifenji, Speaker of the Senate with Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, President of the National Assembly (left to right), on March 6, 2018 in Yaounde.

Yaounde's dispute with ex-Lions coaches rages on

A salary row dating back several years involving two former coaches of the national team, Clarence Seedorf and Patrick Kluivert, could end up being extremely costly for the Cameroonian Football Federation.

Subscribers only Business 19.04.2021

Former Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf (left) and former assistant coach Patrick Kluivert during the 2019 African Cup of Nations.

Biya treads gingerly with Washington

Fearful of attracting the ire of a Biden administration that is already rather ill-disposed towards Yaoundé, the Cameroonian foreign ministry is staying silent in the wake of the expulsion of one of its diplomats from the United States over allegations of ill-treatment.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.04.2021

While rumours of his son's ambitions rage online, Paul Biya plots his succession

While the president and his chief of staff Samuel Mvondo Ayolo draw up secret plans for his succession behind palace walls, Cameroon's political bigwigs are making moves in the shadows. Out in the open, the possibility of his son Franck Biya taking over is causing a buzz online.

Subscribers only Politics 06.04.2021

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Cameroon

Actis's electricity supplier Eneo negotiates second round of debt settlement

Yaoundé in market for patrol boats after Washington deal falls through

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

The International Fotso Family Feud

Powdered milk giant Hoogwegt wins major legal victory over Cameroon contract

VP of company building stadiums for Cup of Nations halted Interpol warrant to return to Cameroon

'Covidgate' spells danger for tycoon Mohamadou Dabo

Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

Football bodies seek to unplug Satcons decoders ahead of Euro 2020

CEMAC leaders brood over exclusion from Paris summit

Hayatou dynasty lets Garoua throne slip away

Cameroon's C-130s grounded for months due to unpaid bills

After Abidjan, Mikati family's ACC prospects in Brazzaville and Douala

Jean-Claude Ayem Moger, Yaoundé's favourite troubleshooter

New US ambassador set for baptism of fire

Paul Biya keeps fellow octogenarians in power whatever the cost

Yaounde's dispute with ex-Lions coaches rages on

Biya treads gingerly with Washington

While rumours of his son's ambitions rage online, Paul Biya plots his succession

Cameroonian oligarch Amougou Belinga strives to resurrect Télésud

Cybersecurity giants flock to BEAC with biometric solutions

Yaoundé aims to forego World Bank help on mining cadastre

Clean-up firm Sisco tries new tactic in bid to recover its dues

Bitter battle over Fotso's vast estate rumbles on in France and Cameroon

Eramet on the lookout for new mines in Africa

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Cameroon

Actis's electricity supplier Eneo negotiates second round of debt settlement

Yaoundé in market for patrol boats after Washington deal falls through

Hyatt plays catch-up with Accor, Radisson and Marriott

The International Fotso Family Feud

Powdered milk giant Hoogwegt wins major legal victory over Cameroon contract

VP of company building stadiums for Cup of Nations halted Interpol warrant to return to Cameroon

'Covidgate' spells danger for tycoon Mohamadou Dabo

Sassou Nguesso and ECCAS seek to regain upper hand on Chad

Football bodies seek to unplug Satcons decoders ahead of Euro 2020

CEMAC leaders brood over exclusion from Paris summit

Hayatou dynasty lets Garoua throne slip away

Cameroon's C-130s grounded for months due to unpaid bills

After Abidjan, Mikati family's ACC prospects in Brazzaville and Douala

Jean-Claude Ayem Moger, Yaoundé's favourite troubleshooter

New US ambassador set for baptism of fire

Paul Biya keeps fellow octogenarians in power whatever the cost

Yaounde's dispute with ex-Lions coaches rages on

Biya treads gingerly with Washington

While rumours of his son's ambitions rage online, Paul Biya plots his succession

Cameroonian oligarch Amougou Belinga strives to resurrect Télésud

Cybersecurity giants flock to BEAC with biometric solutions

Yaoundé aims to forego World Bank help on mining cadastre

Clean-up firm Sisco tries new tactic in bid to recover its dues

Bitter battle over Fotso's vast estate rumbles on in France and Cameroon

Eramet on the lookout for new mines in Africa

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