Public Policy
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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Cameroon is launching an inventory of its forest heritage to replace an outdated framework.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.
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 Yaoundรฉ, 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.