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Economy

Cameroon says World Bank approved $5.01bn, signed accords cover $4.129bn

October 17, 2026

The economy ministry said the World Bank board approved 21 projects worth $5.01bn, while signed agreements cover 18 active projects worth $4.129bn. The ministry did not publish the project list or explain the roughly $881m difference.

Policy

Cameroon ministry halves Congelcam fish import quota to 100,000 tonnes

October 17, 2026

The fisheries ministry cut Congelcam's frozen fish import quota from 200,000 tonnes in 2025 to 100,000 tonnes in 2026. The company says the cut threatens supply before the end of year holidays.

Economy

BEAC sets 31 October 2027 deadline to exchange old coins

October 17, 2026

The Bank of Central African States will stop exchanging coins issued between 1958 and 1985 after 31 October 2027, with a two-phase procedure starting on 1 November 2026.

Politics

Analyst Oscar Ndjiki accuses PCRN leader Cabral Libii of ethnic politics

October 16, 2026

Oscar Ndjiki says Cabral Libii wrongly treated the MRC's ambitions as those of its leader's ethnic community, and that the PCRN's federalism proposal would entrench ethnic divisions.

Politics

Remy Nama takes charge of Constitutional Council 12 days after Atangana’s death

October 16, 2026

The former National Assembly president has publicly accepted his appointment to lead the body that will rule on disputes before the 2027 elections, but the council has yet to announce a session.

Politics

Vice-presidential office stays empty as debate over succession sharpens

October 16, 2026

Six months after a constitutional revision created the vice-presidency, President Paul Biya has made no appointment. Politicians and commentators are arguing over what the vacancy means.

Society

Yaounde Archdiocese denies archbishop sought sanctions against Abbe Bakaba

October 16, 2026

The Archdiocese of Yaounde said Archbishop Jean Mbarga did not call for sanctions against Abbe Etienne Bakaba, after reports circulated that he had. The archdiocese called the claim a manipulation.

Economy

DAHI Motors signs vehicle assembly memorandum with Thai group

October 16, 2026

DAHI MOTORS Cameroun and a Thai automotive group signed a memorandum of understanding in Yaounde for a vehicle assembly plant, in a ceremony overseen by two ministries. No financial, technical or scheduling details were released.

Economy

World Bank says 8.4 million Cameroonians live on under $3 a day

October 16, 2026

The World Bank's Cemac economic barometer puts the number of Cameroonians below the $3 purchasing-power-parity threshold at more than 8.4 million in 2025, up from 7.1 million in 2021.

Policy

CEMAC committee ends legal tender status of five BEAC coin series from November 1

October 16, 2026

The BEAC coins from 1958, 1959, 1971, 1976 and 1985 lose legal tender status across the six CEMAC states on 1 November 2026. Holders have until 31 October 2027 to exchange them free of charge.

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