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Budget 2027: Preparations Underway...
A seminar was held to this effect on July 28 and 29, 2026, bringing together the entire budget chain under the chairmanship of the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, alongside teams from the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Territorial Development, parliamentarians, and financial partners.
Cameroon - SFI: Assessment of a Partnership Focused on Economic Development
The audience granted on July 28, 2026, by the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Regional Development, Alamine Ousmane Mey, to the regional representative of the International Financial Institution for Central Africa, Charlotte Ndaw Sako, marked the official closure of the diplomat's term.
Public Finances: The State Prepares to Integrate Several Financial Liabilities into its Official Accounts
At the end of the first half of 2026, the official volume of financial commitments stood at 15,607 billion FCFA, representing 44.2% of the gross domestic product, a level that remains below the regulatory ceiling of 70% set by the regional community.
AALFA: 61,856 beneficiaries recorded at the end of the first phase
The assessment made on July 24, 2026, by the Director General of the budget, representing the Minister of Finance, at the end of the first stage of the Family Allowance Audit Operation (AALFA), conducted from June 25 to July 15, 2026, reveals a completion rate of 34.2% out of the 180,806 expected public agents.
48th Extraordinary Session of Comifer: MINT Recommends Acceleration of Strategic Railway Projects
The 48th extraordinary session of the Interministerial Committee on Railway Infrastructures, held on July 24, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna NGALLE BIBEHE, was also attended by the Delegate Minister of Transport, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the General Manager of Camrail, as well as the statutory members of the committee.
Mines: Tax Losses from Gold Smuggling Estimated at 580 Billion FCFA
Results published on July 23, 2026, by the Ministry of Mines and Technological Development reveal an estimated tax shortfall of 577.51 billion FCFA, resulting from the illegal extraction and exportation of 44,322 tons of gold between 2021 and 2025.
Public Performance: MINEPAT Equips Itself with an Internal Audit Guide
MINEPAT equips itself with an internal audit guide to improve transparency and accountability. This aims to strengthen public financial management and maximize the impact of investments. A new era of financial governance is opening up.
African Water Forum: Cameroon Presents Its Reform Internationally
Cameroon presents its water reform internationally, aiming to modernize hydraulic infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. The goal is to achieve standards similar to those of Côte d'Ivoire or Senegal. A government strategy is being implemented to achieve this.
Collision at the Port of Douala: Minister of Transport's Recommendations
Collision at the Port of Douala: the Minister of Transport issues 8 recommendations to strengthen maritime safety and prevent pollution risks. Investigations have allowed the crew to be rescued without any human losses.
Food Security: Target of 70,000 Tons of Improved Seeds for the Far North by 2026
The Agricultural Research Institute for Development (Irad) has launched a plan to produce 70,000 tons of improved seeds for the Far North by 2026, aiming to boost food security and reduce dependence on external markets. The crop varieties will be sown on 7,500 hectares.
Infrastructure: Kikot Dam Construction Postponed to 2028
The construction of the Kikot dam has been postponed to 2028. The total cost of the infrastructure has been revised to 872 billion CFA francs, a 17% reduction. The dam is expected to be operational by 2033.
Forests: Cameroon Launches Inventory of its Heritage
Cameroon is launching an inventory of its forest heritage to replace an outdated framework. This initiative integrates cutting-edge technologies to measure wood volumes and carbon sequestration capacity. The goal is to combat clandestine logging circuits and restore the sector's competitiveness.