The Republic of Congo’s Ambitious Plan for Electricity Transmission Network Enhancement Despite the concessioning of most of its production facilities, the country continues to face a chronic energy crisis which, according to the IMF, is partly the cause of its economic slowdown. The Republic of Congo is embarking on a significant upgrade of its electricity…
Public service: towards an allocation of bonuses based on performance in Cameroon? According to sources from the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reform, the proposal is under review by the Prime Minister. The concept of performance-based bonuses in the public sector is gaining traction globally as a means to enhance efficiency and accountability. In…
Société Générale signs an agreement to sell its Madagascar subsidiary to BRED Banque Populaire This transaction, subject to the usual suspensive conditions and regulatory authorizations, is in line with the French banking group’s plan to close its holding company in the Central and East Africa region. The decision by Société Générale to sell its subsidiary…
The Sugar Saga: Navigating Market Supply Challenges in Gabon 2024 update Officials from the Turkish group were urgently summoned on August 2 to Libreville by the Minister of Commerce, SMEs and SMIs responsible for income-generating activities, Parfaite Amouyeme Ollame, wife of Divassa. The acquisition of Sucaf by the Turkish conglomerate MFB International has marked a…
[Press release] Glencore case: in Cameroon, the National Hydrocarbons Company welcomes the progress of the proceedings The Managing Director of the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH), Adolphe Moudiki, informs national and international opinion that the managers and employees of the Glencore company, perpetrators of acts of corruption committed to the detriment of the SNH, have…
The Power of Mobility: Ranking the Most Powerful Passports in the CEMAC Zone in 2024 The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) is a union comprising six states: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo. The mobility and freedom of travel for citizens within this zone…
The Cameroonian Passport: Navigating International Mobility in the CEMAC Zone a 2024 update The Cameroonian passport, a symbol of national identity and pride, has been a topic of discussion in recent times, especially when it comes to its strength and the mobility it offers to its holders within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community…
The Gabonese Passport: A Symbol of Mobility and Integration in the CEMAC Zone The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) has long been a proponent of regional integration, and the introduction of the CEMAC biometric passport stands as a testament to this commitment. The recent report highlighting the Gabonese passport as the most…
The Cameroonian Passport: A Gateway to Global Mobility in 2024 The Cameroonian passport, a symbol of national identity and pride, has been a topic of interest for those keen on global travel and mobility. According to the latest data from Henley & Partners, as of 15 June 2024, Cameroonian citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access…
Cameroon: after its acquisition by Adenia Partners, Air Liquide becomes Erium The African business landscape has witnessed a significant transformation with the recent acquisition of Air Liquide’s operations in 12 African countries by Adenia Partners, a move that has led to the birth of Erium, a new leader in the industrial and medical gases sector….
