Cameroon

The expiry of the June deadline for the creation of an electoral commission represents a fresh blow to those cautiously hoping for a more transparently democratic environment in Cameroon.... 2008-07-24

We expect a steady rise in GDP growth after a disappointing performance in 2007. Real growth is likely to reach 5.8% in 2009, up from a forecast 4.4% in 2008 and just 2.8% in 2007.... 2008-07-24

With oil prices reaching new highs (Brent crude was at one point trading at US$141.00/bbl in June 27), Cameroon's export revenues are likely to receive a boost, and there are increasing... 2008-06-27

According to official sources, five Cameroonian soldiers and one government official, all travelling by boat, were killed by pirates in the Bakassi peninsula on June 9. This represented... 2008-06-27

Cameroon's plans to boost agricultural output will bode well for economic growth and will assist in reducing the risk of spiralling food price inflation. However, limited access to... 2008-06-26

International companies including China Harbour Engineering Co. are reportedly seeking involvement in a US$655mn port project in Cameroon. The port is to be located at Grand Batanga... 2008-06-02

We forecast that economic growth will robust over the coming two years, and our real GDP forecasts stand at 4.6% and 5.6% in 2008 and 2009, respectively. In our view, the uptick in... 2008-05-30

Rebel and militia targeting of oil installations in neighbouring countries poses an encroaching risk to Cameroon's own oil industry. In March 2008, rebels in Chad threatened to target... 2008-04-30

The fixed exchange rate against the euro provides monetary discipline. Although our house view is that the US dollar will make up ground against the euro (meaning that the Central... 2008-04-30

BMI View: The encroachment of rebel and anti-state militia activity in neighbouring countries is an increasingly significant risk to Cameroon's own security, particularly its oilfields,... 2008-04-18