Public Policy
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Cameroon - Algeria: Over 15 Economic Agreements in the Works
Cameroon and Algeria are solidifying their economic partnership with over 15 agreements in the pipeline, aiming to boost trade exchanges and develop industrial joint ventures. The two nations are seeking to secure the supply of raw materials and inject fresh capital into modernizing value chains.
Infrastructure: $3.6 Billion CFA for Road Maintenance in Western and Far-North Regions
$3.6 billion CFA to rehabilitate roads in the West and Far-North. The works aim to improve territorial links and open up rural areas.
Kikot Dam: Construction Delayed Until 2028
The Kikot dam, a flagship energy project in Cameroon, has seen its launch delayed until 2028. The works, initially scheduled for this year, have been postponed due to a financial reassessment. The project's cost has been reduced by 17%.
Cocoa Days: Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana's Plea for Producers
Discover how Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana defends cocoa producers against profit asymmetries and ecological constraints.
Lanacome: The Board of Directors Approves the Financial Report
Meeting in ordinary session on July 2, 2026, in Yaoundé, the Board of Directors of the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Medicines and Expertise (LANACOME) gave its approval to the financial management of the past biennium.
Budgets 2027-2029: Cameroon Sets Its Sights
Cameroon sets its sights for the 2027-2029 budgets, with a resilient macroeconomic trajectory and control over public debt. Financial authorities plan to boost the tax base and compress non-productive current expenditures. Public resources will be oriented towards key sectors.
Gold Sector: 53 Permits Revoked for Non-Compliance with Mining Code
The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development officially announced on June 30, 2026, the cancellation of 53 gold exploration permits. The administrative sanction directly affects around thirty national and international mining companies, guilty of repeated failures to meet legal obligations and prolonged suspension of exploration projects.
Foreign Trade: Actors Trained on Rules of Origin
Cameroon is training foreign trade actors to boost its exports in Africa, where only 12.7% of its goods are absorbed. The RoO Africa Programme, a training program, aims to establish a network of qualified experts to facilitate trade exchanges.
Ebolowa-Akom II-Kribi Axis: ICM Company Finally Starts Work
Work on the Ebolowa-Akom II-Kribi axis has finally begun with ICM company, aiming to improve road connectivity and link the agricultural basin to the Kribi port complex. The goal is to ensure the viability of road traffic and facilitate the transit of goods.
Cameroon-Italy: An Energy Cooperation
Cameroon and Italy are strengthening their energy cooperation with projects for the production of clean energy. The Dibombé complex will be concessioned to an Italian operator. A 15 MW photovoltaic solar power plant will be added.
Humanitarian Aid: Cameroon Receives 1.6 Billion FCFA Worth of Grain Donation from China
Cameroon has received a grain donation worth 1.6 billion FCFA from China to support vulnerable populations and consolidate emergency reserves. The donation includes 2,510 tonnes of grain, comprising 1,630 tonnes of rice and 880 tonnes of wheat, aiming to stabilize the cereal markets in the sub-region.
Civil Service: Monthly State Payroll Totals 149 Billion FCFA
The monthly state payroll amounts to 149 billion FCFA, with 306,159 active agents and 160,285 retirees, totaling 466,444 beneficiaries. This burden weighs on the budget, with an annual allocation of 1,783 billion FCFA.