AfDB pushes to accelerate its Gabon portfolio execution amid delays
The African Development Bank (AfDB) maintains a substantial portfolio in Gabon, valued at an impressive $658.6 million. However, this significant investment continues to be hampered by persistent execution delays that neither the Libreville authorities nor the pan-African lender have been able to resolve effectively. While some performance indicators show recent improvements, a noticeable gap persists […]
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Gabon secures $920 million eurobond amid investor caution
Libreville’s latest financial maneuver has drawn significant attention, with a $920 million eurobond issuance far surpassing initial projections. While this marks Gabon’s most substantial return to international markets in years, the elevated borrowing costs underscore lingering investor skepticism despite recent reforms. The Gabonese government has taken a decisive step in its external financing strategy. Record-breaking […]
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Chad’s plastic recycling: challenges and economic opportunities
Chad Chad’s plastic recycling: challenges and economic opportunities Chad produces 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling remains in its infancy. A lack of infrastructure, public awareness, and support hinders a sector with significant potential for the economy and environment. — 3 min de lecture Partager Thousands of plastic bags, bottles, and packaging materials […]
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Cameroon’s sovereign risk: president biya’s absence casts shadow on international financing
Cameroon is currently preparing for one of its most significant external financing operations since the January 2026 eurobond. According to the monthly public debt situation report for June 2026, issued by the Caisse Autonome d’Amortissement (CAA), the state intends to raise $690 million, approximately 400 billion FCFA, through an ESG-component loan targeting international investors. […]
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Cameroon secures $425 million for douala-bangui trade corridor upgrade
The first phase of financing for the 800 km road upgrade between Douala in Cameroon and Bangui in the Central African Republic has been unveiled. The World Bank has committed $425 million for this long-awaited project, with construction slated to begin next year. This corridor currently handles 80% of goods heading to the Central African […]
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Bamako’s organic markets thrive with direct-to-consumer sales in Mali
As demand for healthy, locally sourced food grows in Bamako, a pioneering initiative in Mali is reshaping how consumers access fresh produce. The Resapac network—active for over a decade—connects farmers, processors, and urban buyers through short supply chains, ensuring both quality products and fair incomes for producers. Building trust through transparency and direct sales The […]
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Togo’s vision 2040: private sector at the forefront of economic transformation
LOMÉ, July 31, 2026 — Togo is strategically positioning private investors and businesses as central pillars for achieving its ambitious long-term national objectives. In Lomé, government officials convened a crucial gathering on Thursday, July 30, bringing together the nation’s leading economic stakeholders. The primary focus of the discussion was how to elevate the private sector […]
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Gabon secures $920 million bond issuance with AFG Capital’s expertise
A landmark sovereign bond issuance has placed Gabon back on the global financial map, with AFG Capital Ltd playing a pivotal advisory role. The exclusive financial advisor to the Gabonese state structured a $920 million international bond, marking one of the continent’s most significant sovereign deals in recent years. The transaction, which attracted overwhelming demand […]
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Financement du développement : le Gouvernement partage son expérience avec la BAD
Représentant le Ministre du Plan et du Développement, Dr Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, le Directeur de Cabinet, Pr Loesse Jacques ESSO, a présidé mardi 28 juillet à Abidjan, la cérémonie de lancement de l’édition 2026 du Rapport Pays Côte d’Ivoire (RP-CI) et du Rapport sur les Perspectives Économiques Régionales de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (PER-AO) de la Banque […]
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Gabon’s successful international bond issuance signals renewed investor confidence
The recent successful fundraising by Gabon, securing over 524 billion F CFA from international financial markets, sends a powerful message to global investors. Under the decisive leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the nation has made a significant return to these crucial markets. This strategic financial operation aims to address outstanding debt obligations and […]
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Cameroun debt market sees reduced 2026 borrowing amid regional pressures
The Cameroonian Treasury successfully raised 800.7 billion CFA francs on the domestic market in the first half of 2026, translating to roughly $1.4 billion. This figure, highlighted in the Monthly Public Debt Outlook published by the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA) — the body overseeing Cameroon’s sovereign debt — marks a significant milestone for Central Africa’s […]
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Chad-Cameroon pipeline boosts Yaoundé’s transit revenues to 222 billion FCFA
The Chad-Cameroon pipeline has become a cornerstone of Yaoundé‘s revenue strategy. Between 2020 and 2025, Cameroon’s public treasury collected a total of 222.2 billion Central African CFA francs in transit fees from Chadian crude oil transported to the Kribi maritime terminal. According to the Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document (2027-2029) compiled by the Ministry […]
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