Cameroon
Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Cameroon
Palm oil refinery rush threatens sector balance

With nearly fifteen factories in operation or under construction, Cameroon is stepping up growth in the refined oil sector. This momentum however contrasts with the frailty of national production and the absence of an integrated supply strategy.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Morocco, Cameroon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MadagascarAntoine Rajerison, the MP who would be president

MoroccoMahassine el Amrani Omari, speaking out for better education for all

CameroonPatrick Ebongue, building bridges between French and African music talent

Cameroon
British fund Actis struggles to finalise sale of energy firm Eneo

Ready to sell its shares in Eneo, Actis has seen the transaction put on hold due to several issues over payment terms, guarantees and transition management. Faced with these hurdles, the World Bank is pressing Yaoundé to speed up the process, in what is an already strained financial context.

Cameroon
Cameroon orders audit of Eneo as Actis digs in over sale price

Finance Minister Louis-Paul Motaze is struggling to reach an agreement with the British investment fund over the value of electricity operator Eneo. With Actis seeking more than 100 billion CFA francs, Yaoundé is set to assess the state of the network.

Cameroon
Biya to attend Nachtigal dam inauguration

The Nachtigal dam inauguration ceremony, originally planned for 3 April, has been postponed at the request of President Paul Biya, who wishes to attend.

Cameroon
European officials expected at Nachtigal dam inauguration

The dam on the Sanaga River will be inaugurated on 3 April.