THE ANGLOPHONE DILEMMA IN CAMEROON: THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIALOGUE AND REFORM BY ATEKI SETA CAXTON In recent months, the “Anglophone problem”1 has dominated politics in Cameroon, following strike action initiated by lawyers and teachers in the two English-speaking regions of the country (the Southern Cameroons – Ambazonia). On 11 October 2016, Anglophone lawyers commenced…
Trade: Gabon, Cameroon’s leading supplier in the CEMAC zone between 2019 and 2023, Cameroon imported from the country led by General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, 214,400 tonnes of goods worth 143.9 billion CFA francs. The Central African region, with its diverse economies and resources, presents a unique tapestry of inter-state relations and economic dependencies. Among these,…
Income tax: in Cameroon, the government increases pressure on employees of large companies The tax authorities have given this category of taxpayers until September 1 to complete the annual summary declaration, failing which sanctions will be applied. The Cameroonian government’s approach to taxation, especially concerning employees of large companies, has been a topic of significant…
Internet: Space X restricts its Starlink services in Cameroon almost six months after government warnings This decision, announced by the American company last April, is gradually coming into force, following repeated warnings from the Cameroonian government regarding the unauthorized use of this equipment. In a significant development for satellite internet connectivity in Cameroon, SpaceX has…
Digitax platform allows Gabon to collect 258 billion CFA francs in tax revenue in 3 months The platform controlled by the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) of Gabon, aims to revolutionize the country’s tax management through the digitalization of administrative processes. In a remarkable display of technological adaptation and fiscal management, Gabon has made headlines…
Trade balance: Cameroon shows a surplus of 519.9 billion CFA francs vis-à-vis CEMAC states Over this period from 2019 to 2023, the country exported 2 million goods worth 921.8 billion CFA francs to the 5 other CEMAC countries while imports amounted to 83,595 tonnes worth 401.9 billion CFA francs. This reinforces Cameroon’s position as the…
COVID-19 monkeypox…: in Africa, focus on building a strong pharmaceutical industry Faced with successive health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the resurgence of monkeypox, Africa must rethink its epidemic response strategy. With weakened health systems and an over-reliance on imported medicines, the continent is at a critical juncture. To build sustainable resilience, African…
State takeover of Eneo: the amount of the exit ticket divides Actis and the Cameroonian government 2024 As an exit ticket from Eneo’s shareholding in which it holds 51% of shares, the British investment fund Actis is demanding the sum of 125 billion CFA francs, based on the due diligence conducted by its Cameroonian advisor…
Socapalm Increases Dividends to CFA1.8bn for FY2023, Up 20% In a significant financial move, Socapalm, Cameroon’s leading palm oil corporation, has announced an increase in dividends for the fiscal year 2023. The company has declared a distribution of CFA1.8 billion to its shareholders, marking a substantial 20% increase from the previous year’s dividends. This decision…
A driver was shot and killed in the street in Bamenda by unidentified assailants. The rise in crime in Bamenda is increasingly linked to the ongoing conflict situation in the region. The city of Bamenda in the North West region of Cameroon has once again been rocked by a deadly act of violence. On Sunday,…
