Cameroon

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

The sub-region is at last set to put forward the joint candidates to take up its two vacant commissioner positions at the African Union. The names submitted up until now have all been thrown out by the Panel of Eminent Africans committee.

Commercial Bank of Cameroon's sale hostage to differences within government

In spite of two competing offers, the purchase of the state's shares in CBC is on hold at the presidency. The decision is being held back by political divisions on the issue.

American mining giant Tronox interested in Cameroonian rutile

While Yaoundé is increasing its efforts to attract international mining investors, the American company Tronox is discreetly eyeing Cameroonian rutile deposits and is considering buying the Australian junior Peak Minerals.

Two Chinese firms Sinohydro and CHEC compete for Édéa-Kribi road contract

Two Chinese infrastructure giants, China Harbour Engineering Co and Sinohydro, are neck and neck in the race to win the tender launched in February by the African Development Bank.

Nephew of foreign affairs minister imprisoned in visa fraud case

The nephew of Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Cameroon's foreign affairs minister, and Division Chief Serge Ayissi have been detained in Kondengui central prison for fraud.

Australian miner Camalco seeks to increase stake in Camrail

The Australian group Canyon Resources, controlled by Indian tycoon Gagan Gupta, is conducting discreet negotiations to increase its stake in Cameroon Railways. For the past two months, however, it has been stymied by the reluctance of the historical shareholders.

Chinese operator eyes September for first iron ore shipment from Mbalam-Nabeba

Cameroon Mining Co is currently negotiating with the authorities to organise the transport by road of its first shipment of iron ore from Mbalam to the port of Kribi.

EU plans to set up new forestry agreement

The European Union is working on a new forestry agreement with Cameroon to replace the current text in force, which is struggling to make a mark.

Fly ZeJet, the Trojan horse for Cronos Airlines' access to Cameroonian skies

Greek businessman Andreas Kaiafas is trying to take advantage of the shareholder dispute at the airline founded by Christophe Semengue in order to revive his own, which has been losing ground in Equatorial Guinea.

The New Guard
Sudan, Cameroon, Morocco

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

SudanMohanad Orabi, the other youth voice for peace

CameroonAurélie Chazai, the lawyer who's a link between the state and business community

MoroccoNajwa Awane, new flag bearer for parasports

Decrepit rail network hampers Cameroon's mining projects

The dilapidated state of Cameroon's railways is a problem for those involved in the country's mining sector. These firms, particularly bauxite and iron ore miners, are struggling to export their minerals.

State due to pay back €1.3m to Global Fund

Yaoundé summoned by Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to comply with its commitments, under pain of retaliatory measures.

Sports minister plays for time in stadium dispute with Canada's Magil Construction

Narcisse Mouelle Kombi has sought to escape new arbitration proceedings brought before the International Chamber of Commerce by builder Magil. His request however has fallen on deaf ears.

First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Franck Hertz has just joined the boards of Tradex Equatorial Guinea and Tradex DRC. His main backer is Nathalie Moudiki, recently appointed inspector general of the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures.