Cameroon

We project a rise of real GDP growth to 4.3% in 2007 from 3.9% last year, following recent achievements in securing debt relief and government reforms. Torrential rains have dampened... 2007-10-30

The granting of the country's first private broadcasting licenses in late August, to three television channels and a radio station, is a milestone development for freedom of speech... 2007-09-05

The International Monetary Fund's most recent Article IV (released on August 16) provides some important food for thought as to Cameroon's economic achievements and challenges. The... 2007-08-21

We are forecasting a gradually improving balance of payments position over the next few years. From an already reasonable level of 2.5% of GDP in 2006, we expect the deficit to narrow... 2007-07-03

The Biya government continues to make progress in its fight against corruption, improving its image both with the international community and with its own population. True, the recent... 2007-07-03

BMI View:The planned construction of a sizeable alumina plant in the centre of Cameroon augurs well for the non-oil sector and job creation ahead, although it still leaves the country... 2007-06-28

We expect a small fiscal surplus of XAF25bn or 0.3% of GDP this year, although thereafter we believe that as a result of pressures to increase spending coupled with a slower growth... 2007-05-08

Rule of law remains a major constraint on political stability in Cameroon. Although the re-election of Paul Biya as president in 2005 was a good result for stability, there is still... 2007-05-08

The parliamentary elections slated for July 22 are unlikely to bring any major shifts to the current constellation of power. President Paul Biya, and his ruling Cameroon People's... 2007-04-23

The UN newswire IRIN reports of the arrest of 20 Anglophone secessionist members - of the Southern Cameroon National Council (SCNC) - at the start of the year, under the pretext that... 2007-03-06