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Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

The chairman of the Oriental Energy Resources oil group made a trip to the capital this summer, lining up a series of high-level meetings.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 12.11.2025

Douala Port Authority seeks partners to fund Garoua river infrastructure

A project for the rehabilitation of the riverfront area is to be presented by the Douala Port Authority at the JNDA Bridge Africa forum.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 11.11.2025

Government makes vain attempts at opening dialogue with Anglophone separatists

After years of playing the security response card, the secretary-general to president Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh has made a timid overture to the leaders of the northwest and southwest regions, namely Sisiku Ayuk Tabe. The aim is to counter Issa Tchiroma Bakary's growing influence in these English-speaking regions.

Subscribers only Politics 07.11.2025

As Paul Biya's inauguration nears, Western countries remain cautious

Cameroon's National Assembly in Yaoundé in November 2024.© Kepseu/Xinhua via AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.11.2025

A barricade built by supporters of Issa Tchiroma Bakary in Douala, Cameroon, 27 October 2025. © Maxime Farrel Bounya / EPA / MaxPPP

Yaoundé on a tightrope as Biya party splinters and streets simmer

As protests sweep Cameroon, President Paul Biya's government is struggling to restore order while preparing for his re-inauguration on Thursday. Rebellion is meanwhile brewing within the country's ruling party.

Subscribers only Politics 04.11.2025

The self-proclaimed winner of the Cameroonian presidential election, Issa Tchiroma Bakary in Yaoundé, 25 August 2025.© Daniel Beloumou Olomo/AFP

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Since late October, the self-proclaimed winner of the presidential election and opponent of Paul Biya has been staying in Adamawa State, on the Cameroonian border. Nigerian intelligence services are keeping track of him, pending a possible extradition request.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 04.11.2025

Downstream oil sector paralysed by post-election crisis

The unrest that has gripped Douala since 27 October has hampered fuel distribution in the country. With hauliers blocked, service stations vandalised and ships waiting offshore, the entire sector is at a standstill.

Subscribers only Energy 03.11.2025

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Savannah Energy in exclusive talks to buy Globeleq Cameroun

The British junior is attempting to strengthen its strategic position in Cameroon by seeking to acquire the power plants of Globeleq's national subsidiary for more than €100m, but its contentious past could hinder the deal.

Subscribers only Energy 31.10.2025

The Yassa-Dibamba thermal power plant in Cameroon in December 2009.

Pope Leo's first official visit to Africa hangs on Cameroon's electoral fallout

The Catholic Church head is quietly preparing a trip to the continent, which is set to take in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea at the start of next year. However the political situation in Cameroon may cause him to alter his plans.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.10.2025

Pope Leo at the Vatican, on 29 October 2025.

French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

The AFD is considering cancelling the €30m loan, which has not been paid out, that it granted to the national cotton producer in 2023. Originally delayed by disputes between shareholders, the issue is now being undermined by several government operations, which are causing concern in Paris.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 29.10.2025

Western chancelleries boycott election results announcement

The ambassadors of the European Union, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, will not attend the announcement of today's results by the Constitutional Council.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.10.2025

A member of ELECAM holds a ballot for Paul Biya, while votes are counted at a polling station in Yaounde, on 12 October 2025.

Security forces on high alert as Cameroon awaits election results

Paul Biya is expected to be officially declared the winner of Cameroon's presidential election today, in a tense climate in which the poll results are being questioned. The police, gendarmerie and army will all be deployed.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 27.10.2025

Members of the Cameroonian police in Garoua, Cameroon, on 21 October 2025.

Inner Circle
From the North to Senegal, Issa Tchiroma Bakary wins widespread support

Paul Biya's opponent, who claims to be the winner of Cameroon's 12 October presidential election, has expanded his support base from the trading clans of the Far North to elites across the country. He also relies on Fulani connections and, thanks to his family, has support in West Africa.

Subscribers only Politics 24.10.2025

Presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary in Yaounde, 3 October 2025.

High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

While waiting for the announcement of the results of the presidential election, expected by the end of October at the latest, the president is trying to regain control over his opponent, who has taken the initiative.

Subscribers only Politics 21.10.2025

Fadil Yuzal, the very low-key Paul Biya broker

Fadil Yuzal is often chosen to organise Paul Biya's travel. With medical-grade Boeings and Airbuses chartered, the Franco-Turkish national pulls the strings of a carefully orchestrated presidential aviation network.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 20.10.2025

Palm oil refinery rush threatens sector balance

With nearly fifteen factories in operation or under construction, Cameroon is stepping up growth in the refined oil sector. This momentum however contrasts with the frailty of national production and the absence of an integrated supply strategy.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 16.10.2025

Issa Tchiroma Bakary's plan to claim victory in presidential poll

Paul Biya's opponent has claimed victory in Cameroon's 12 October presidential election. He is now working from his stronghold in Garoua on the next stage.

Subscribers only Politics 16.10.2025

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

UNOCA remains in turmoil and its head is the subject of an internal investigation for alleged sexual exploitation. At the United Nations headquarters in New York, the teams of Secretary-General António Guterres are seeking a solution and a replacement to lead the bureau.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.10.2025

UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, 23 September 2025.

Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

The ruling party has faced an unprecedented setback: the late delivery of its campaign paraphernalia, ordered from China. Between late payments and logistical problems, the CPDM must urgently adapt, just days before the presidential election.

Subscribers only Politics 09.10.2025

Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

The partial distribution of electricity produced by the Nachtigal power station and delays in network modernisation are putting the state under financial pressure. Backers and investors are watching the state of hydroelectric projects with concern.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 08.10.2025

Cotton tender sparks new tensions

The race to supply CNPC-C and Sodecoton for the 2026-2027 cotton season is shaping up to be a close one. Nigeria's Sankofa could challenge the Kenyan supplier ETG, the favourite to win the tender.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 07.10.2025

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

The project to build a bridge over the Ntem River has resurfaced. Environmental studies are underway, and backers hope to lay the foundation stone in 2026.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 06.10.2025

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

The Chadian subsidiary of Tradex, a major player in oil trading, has been immobilised after a 15-year legal dispute with the brokerage firms Velissa and Losange.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 03.10.2025

Low-key media magnate takes charge of Paul Biya's campaign comms

Full Circle Advertising is the company behind Paul Biya's campaign video that has just been put online. The consulting agency belongs to tycoon Bony Dashaco, who is at the head of a group active across multiple sectors.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.10.2025

Back from Switzerland, Paul Biya is prepping for a flash campaign

Out of the picture until now, Paul Biya is getting ready for a short but intense campaign. The logistics are being entirely managed by the civil cabinet and presidential party, the CPDM, while the secretary general to the presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, remains on the sidelines.

Subscribers only Politics 02.10.2025

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Cameroon

Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

Douala Port Authority seeks partners to fund Garoua river infrastructure

Government makes vain attempts at opening dialogue with Anglophone separatists

As Paul Biya's inauguration nears, Western countries remain cautious

Yaoundé on a tightrope as Biya party splinters and streets simmer

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Downstream oil sector paralysed by post-election crisis

Spotlight
Savannah Energy in exclusive talks to buy Globeleq Cameroun

Pope Leo's first official visit to Africa hangs on Cameroon's electoral fallout

French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

Western chancelleries boycott election results announcement

Security forces on high alert as Cameroon awaits election results

Inner Circle
From the North to Senegal, Issa Tchiroma Bakary wins widespread support

High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

Fadil Yuzal, the very low-key Paul Biya broker

Palm oil refinery rush threatens sector balance

Issa Tchiroma Bakary's plan to claim victory in presidential poll

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Cotton tender sparks new tensions

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

Low-key media magnate takes charge of Paul Biya's campaign comms

Back from Switzerland, Paul Biya is prepping for a flash campaign

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Cameroon

Nigerian tycoon Muhammadu Indimi's low key visit to Yaoundé

Douala Port Authority seeks partners to fund Garoua river infrastructure

Government makes vain attempts at opening dialogue with Anglophone separatists

As Paul Biya's inauguration nears, Western countries remain cautious

Yaoundé on a tightrope as Biya party splinters and streets simmer

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary retreats to Nigeria

Downstream oil sector paralysed by post-election crisis

Spotlight Savannah Energy in exclusive talks to buy Globeleq Cameroun

Pope Leo's first official visit to Africa hangs on Cameroon's electoral fallout

French Development Agency loan to Sodecoton paused

Western chancelleries boycott election results announcement

Security forces on high alert as Cameroon awaits election results

Inner Circle From the North to Senegal, Issa Tchiroma Bakary wins widespread support

High-risk week for Biya in presidential elections

Fadil Yuzal, the very low-key Paul Biya broker

Palm oil refinery rush threatens sector balance

Issa Tchiroma Bakary's plan to claim victory in presidential poll

António Guterres looks for his new regional representative

Late delivery of CPDM's campaign gear rocks electoral communication

Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Cotton tender sparks new tensions

Cross-border bridge project makes timid comeback

Petroleum products distributor Tradex paralysed by long dispute

Low-key media magnate takes charge of Paul Biya's campaign comms

Back from Switzerland, Paul Biya is prepping for a flash campaign

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Savannah Energy in exclusive talks to buy Globeleq Cameroun

Inner Circle
From the North to Senegal, Issa Tchiroma Bakary wins widespread support