Cameroon

The Nigerian Delta Defence and Security Council (NDDSC), a rebel group fighting against the transfer of the Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, released seven French hostages unharmed... 2008-11-25

News that Cameroon's government intends to submit the mining sector to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is welcome, given that the country is blessed with... 2008-10-24

Cameroon's financial system is less exposed to the global credit crunch than many other countries, given the banking sector's low base of development, a lack of liquid financial markets... 2008-10-07

A Cameroonian court sentenced Lapiro de Mbanga, one of the country's most famous songwriters and a prominent opposition member, to three years in prison for allegedly instigating... 2008-09-30

We forecast that Cameroon's external debt burden will amount to 9.2% of GDP (US$2.2bn) in 2008. Despite the country's low debt levels, Cameroon maintains a relatively modest C ... 2008-09-30

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