EDC Capital Increase: Cameroon's Power Developer Grows Capital 68.6% Without New Cash
The EDC capital increase lifts Cameroon's power developer from CFA15bn to CFA25.3bn by converting old state funds, while its cash fell to just CFA81.3m.
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Cameroon 2027 Budget Deficit Target of 2.7% Clashes With IMF's 1.5% Ceiling
Cameroon's 2027 budget deficit target of 2.7% of GDP breaks an IMF ceiling of 1.5% for CEMAC, putting CFA300 billion in planned budget support at risk.
Old CFA Franc Coins Stop Working on 1 November: How Cameroon Businesses Can Exchange Them
BEAC is withdrawing old CFA franc coins from 1 November 2026. Here is which coins are affected, where to exchange them and the final deadline of 31 October 2027.
SOCADEL Douala: Electricity Bills and Customer Service
A reported power outage at a SOCADEL office in Douala raises questions about electricity bill payments, customer service and digital payment options in Cameroon.
Fitch Downgrade Takes Cameroon to B- as Eurobond Yield Hits a Record 10.65%
Fitch downgrade takes Cameroon to B- on succession risk and tight CEMAC funding, as the 2033 eurobond yield hits a record 10.65%. What it means for borrowers.
Access Bank Cameroon's Assets Fell CFA36 Billion in September. Lending Barely Moved
Access Bank Cameroon's total assets fell 7.2% to CFA465.1bn in September 2026, while customer financing rose only 0.4%. What the monthly statements show.
Zina and Makary Oil Blocks Back on Offer 12 Years After Boko Haram Halted Exploration
Cameroon's SNH has put the Zina and Makary oil blocks back on the market in a six-block round. Bids close May 28, 2027. What is on offer and what is unresolved.
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.
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.