Performance
We provide in-depth analysis of financial results, optimization strategies, and sustainable improvement drivers. A dedicated space for understanding success factors, strategic management, and long-term value creation.
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Douala Port Authority: Douala Mooring Company Distributes 85% of 2025 Profit in Dividends
Douala Mooring Company is distributing 85% of its 2025 profit in dividends, leaving limited funds for self-financing. This decision forces the company to rely on its treasury or bank loans to finance its future needs.
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Metals: Lithium Market Rebounds After Decline
Reference indices compiled by the Trading Economics platform show a rebound to 165,000 yuan per ton ($24,347) in July 2026, exiting a quarterly low of 151,750 yuan recorded on June 29.
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Cocoa: The price per kilogram rises to 2,850 FCFA
The price per kilogram of cocoa has risen to 2,850 FCFA, restoring purchasing power to farmers after a long period of stagnation. This increase comes in a global macroeconomic context that is less lucrative than in previous years.
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Intra-African Trade: CEMAC Banks Adopt Local Currency Settlements
To reduce dependence on foreign currencies, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) on July 9, 2026.
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Bond Market: Cemac States Raised 6,764 Billion FCFA by End of March 2026
The Cemac states raised 6,764 billion FCFA by the end of March 2026, an increase of 18.7% compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the ongoing tension on public accounts. Bond issuances dominate with 3,481.7 billion FCFA.
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Intra-African Trade: Three Countries Account for Nearly a Third of Exchanges in 2025
South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Côte d'Ivoire dominate trade exchanges in Africa, accounting for nearly a third of transactions. This economic supremacy highlights industrial disparities on the continent. Discover the details of this unequal trade.
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Artificial Intelligence: 8 African Countries in the Global Top 25
South Africa ranks 8th globally in Artificial Intelligence. Eight African countries are in the Top 25, surpassing several Western countries. An opportunity for global firms?
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Camtel: Remarkable Performance in 2025
Camtel posts remarkable performance in 2025, with a net profit of 13 billion FCFA and a turnover of 235 billion CFA francs. The company is strengthening itself through digitization and expansion of its fiber optic network. But can it improve the user experience?
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ECCAS: Cameroon is the largest rice importer
Cameroon is the largest rice importer in the ECCAS region, with 760,000 tons per year, followed by Angola and the DRC. Rice imports cost the sub-region $910 million per year.
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Telecommunications: Camtel's Net Profit Exceeds 13 Billion FCFA
Camtel's net profit reaches 13 billion FCFA, showing an increase compared to 2024. The company also reports a similar dynamic with a turnover of 235 billion FCFA. The revenue growth is due to digitization and the overhaul of commercial offers.
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Financing: Decentralized Electric Solutions Reach Approximately $527 Billion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has mobilized $527 billion for decentralized electric solutions, with a 20% increase in one year. Home solar kits and mini-grid distribution networks are the main beneficiaries. Financial efforts must be maintained to reduce rural energy disparities.
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Aviation Sector: Baggage Management Errors Cost $6.3 Billion Annually
Disruptions in handling, loss, and damage of luggage have impacted the global aviation sector's finances in 2025.
