Source: The World Bank Group |

New Country Partnership Framework for Cameroon to Focus on More Jobs, and Effective Service Delivery for All

The Framework reflects the strong and growing collaboration between Cameroon and the World Bank Group’s institutions

The World Bank Group (WBG) announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Cameroon, which will focus on two high level outcomes: more and better jobs, and more effective and inclusive service delivery institutions, with a special attention to climate and fragility. The new Cameroon CPF covers the FY2025-29 period and…

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Cameroon Advances Gas-to-Industry Agenda with First Delivery from Bipaga Processing Center

The milestone affirms the critical role natural gas plays in Africa

The Bipaga Gas Processing Center in Cameroon has transported its first gas cargo to the Keda Ceramics manufacturing plant via a 6 km-long pipeline constructed by national oil company Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH) and independent hydrocarbon producer Perenco. Keda Ceramics – the largest ceramics facility in the region -…

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African Union of Broadcasting and Media for Peace Partner to Host Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Seminar for Journalists in the Sahel on July 9 -10, 2024, in Far North Cameroon

This initiative by Media for Peace, supported by the AUB within the framework of its AI Observatory in Africa

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org), in partnership with Media for Peace, will host a training seminar for journalists on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Sahel on July 9-10, 2024, in Maroua, the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon. This initiative by Media for…

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Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche Becomes First NBA Academy Africa Prospect Drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Chomche is the seventh player from Cameroon to be drafted, following former NBA player and BAL Head of League Operations

Cameroon’s Ulrich Chomche from NBA Academy Africa, an elite basketball training center in Saly, Senegal for top prospects from across the continent, was selected 57th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies (https://apo-opa.co/4ciKto5) in the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm, making him the first NBA Academy Africa prospect drafted to the…

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Afreximbank signs term sheet to finance new terminal at Cameroon’s Douala Port

The new terminal will be an extension of the existing Port of Douala and will consist of two berths to be numbered 53 and 54

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed an indicative term sheet with APD-Cameroon for the financing of the development and operation of a new port terminal in Douala, Cameroon, estimated to cost EUR210 million.  According to the term sheet, the proposed facility will be in two tranches in Euro and…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Hosts Expert Group Meeting to Review Progress on Boosting Intra-African Trade

This initiative aims to foster seamless trade in goods and services, enhance Africa’s global trade position, and drive sustainable socio-economic development

In a critical step towards bolstering Africa’s economic integration, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) is convening an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on 19 June 2024 in Douala, Cameroon. The meeting aims to evaluate and enhance the implementation of the Boosting…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Cameroonian winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

The winners were announced and acknowledged by Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” campaign

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from Cameroon. Winners from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in partnership with African First Ladies, the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

Liberia Extols Cameroon on 52nd National Day

Liberia was the first country to establish a Diplomatic Mission at the Ambassadorial level in 1960, with the appointment of Ambassador Francis Marshall as Liberia’s Ambassador to Cameroon

The Government of Liberia has extolled the Republic of Cameroon on the 52nd National Unity Day and assured Cameroon of its commitment to enhancing the cordial relations between the two countries and peoples. This statement was conveyed by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cllr. Deweh E. Gray, during a program…

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International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to Support Trade Finance in Seven African Countries

IFC’s $140 million trade finance guarantee facility will help strengthen the participating affiliates’ trade finance operations and leverage ETI’s wide-spanning footprint in Africa

To promote trade and foster economic growth in Africa, IFC today announced trade finance facilities with seven Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com) subsidiaries operating in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, and Togo. IFC’s $140 million trade finance guarantee facility will help strengthen the participating affiliates’ trade finance…

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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Supports Fishermen’s Cooperative in Cameroon

Within the scope of the project, the fish farm, with its increased production capacity, is expected to contribute to employment in the region

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a fish farm in the city of Maroua, located in the Far North Region of Cameroon. TİKA established 3 fish ponds and provided material support to enhance the production capacity of the fish farm operated by the cooperative “SCOOPS Agros Pisciculteurs Du Sahel”,…