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Cameroon is easing its public sector recruitment restrictions, with Minister Joseph Lé announcing 2,090 new positions across various administrative bodies in a memo dated June 5, 2026. While modest compared to pre-2021 figures, this allocation marks a notable departure from four years of stringent limits imposed to control the state’s substantial wage bill. health and education drive 2026 public recruitment efforts The majority of these new openings are concentrated in two critical sectors: health and education. Public health receives a special quota of 200 posts specifically for medical specialists, addressing…

The Cameroonian government will settle a new installment of its ECMR 2023 multi-tranche bond on 23 June 2026, with an amount exceeding 120 billion CFA francs. This information comes from a notice signed on 5 June 2026 by Louis Banga Ntolo, director general of the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC). Of this total, 10.7 billion CFA francs account for interest payments, with the remainder consisting of principal amortizations on certain bond lines. Cash collection operations at the counters of brokerage firms and account-holding banks will begin the following day, 24…

The Moroccan economy is set to achieve a significant expansion, with growth projected at 4.9% in 2025, an increase from the 4.4% recorded in 2024. This notable economic performance is primarily fueled by a dynamic domestic demand. The outlook for the African economy today unfolds within a favorable environment characterized by carefully managed inflation and an evolving consumer landscape. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Cameroon is moving forward with its plan to modernise public administration. Authorities in Yaoundé are looking for 163 million US dollars—equivalent to roughly 90 billion CFA francs—to finance the digitisation of decentralised territorial communities (CTDs). The initiative aims to equip municipalities and regions with digital tools that can streamline the management of local public services in a country that has over 360 communes and ten regions. Strategic funding for Cameroon’s decentralisation drive The need for this financing follows the 2019 adoption of the General Code for Decentralised Territorial Communities, a…

Modeste Mopa Fatoing, a distinguished figure in Cameroon’s public administration, earned recognition for his resolute stand against deep-seated fiscal irregularities. As the former Director General of Taxes, Mopa Fatoing embarked on a challenging mission to dismantle what he characterized as a ‘tax mafia’ operating within the nation’s financial apparatus. His efforts underscored a critical period in Cameroon’s ongoing battle for enhanced transparency and accountability in its revenue collection. His tenure highlighted the intricate landscape of African politics and the persistent challenges facing the African economy today. The commitment of officials…