Cameroon 2027 Budget Circular: 30% for Investment as Public Debt Heads to 50% of GDP
Cameroon's 2027 budget circular targets 3.6% growth and at least 30% of spending on investment, while public debt is expected to reach 50% of GDP next year.
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Western Union Payouts Reach Cameroon's Mobile Wallets Through dLocal Deal
Western Union payouts in Cameroon can now go straight to mobile wallets after a deal with dLocal. Here is how it works and what is still unclear for users.
BGFI Holding IPO: Second Share Sale Oversubscribed After Weak First Round
The BGFI Holding IPO second phase on the BVMAC drew more than the 80.6 billion FCFA sought, after a first round that covered only 36% of its target.
Orange Money and MTN MoMo Earned CFA21.5 Billion in Interest on Users' Funds in 2025
Mobile money interest: Orange Money and MTN MoMo earned CFA21.5bn in 2025 on user funds held in Cameroonian banks, while wallet holders earned nothing.
World Bank Financing for Cameroon Reaches $5 Billion, With $4.13 Billion Signed
World Bank financing for Cameroon now totals $5.01 billion across 21 projects, with $4.13 billion signed. Yaounde wants faster approvals and better execution.
Cameroon Raises Its Sonara Stake to 98% as TotalEnergies Is Diluted to 0.42%
The state now owns 98.09% of Sonara after a debt-to-equity capital operation that cut TotalEnergies to 0.42% and left the refinery's other shareholders below 1%.
Cameroon Fuel Subsidy: CFA57 Billion Spent in September to Hold Pump Prices
Cameroon fuel subsidy spending hit CFA57 billion in September 2026 as diesel support per litre tripled. Can the 2026 budget hold pump prices until December?
CAMTEL and SIC deal brings fibre internet to public housing
CAMTEL and housing developer SIC will pre-wire SIC estates for fibre, starting with 40 homes. Plans start at CFAF 15,000 a month, and up to 30,000 SIC clients could benefit.
US Puts $7 Billion Pipeline on the Table for Cameroon. The Hard Part Starts Now
The first US-Cameroon economic dialogue produced a headline figure of nearly $7 billion in American commercial interest. Whether it becomes projects depends on financing, mining reform and the business climate.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Invest
Dangote Refinery IPO: Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Inve
Evans Kongnyuy and the Rise of Data Analysis Training in Cameroon
Since 2023, Evans Kongnyuy has trained more than 50 students in data analysis and supported over 100 students with research, academic writing and mentorship, combining statistical tools with emerging AI technologies.
