Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed Formula One’s decision to return to Africa, but revealed reservations over the choice of Rwanda to host the continent’s first Grand Prix in more than three decades. The seven-time world champion also said he wanted to stay in F1 racing into his forties to make sure he can fulfil his […]
Twenty years after its creation, Cameroon’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (Conac) continues to face limited cooperation from government institutions, delays in the implementation of its recommendations and legal restrictions on its authority. Of the 270 organizations contacted to contribute to its 2025 report on corruption in Cameroon, only 112 responded, while the remaining 158 provided no […]
Cameroon cannot move forward while the shadows of the Martinez Zogo affair continue to hang over the corridors of power. The bitter rivalry between former intelligence chief Léopold Maxime Eko Eko and presidency heavyweight Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, as reflected in allegations surrounding the case, raises fundamental questions about accountability, the use of state power and […]
Cameroon is getting hammered by bond investors after a credit downgrade. Having a nonagenarian leader with no public succession plan doesn’t help. Yields on the oil-producing West African nation’s 2033 eurobonds have been climbing for five days to more than 11%, the highest since the securities were issued in January. For the first time ever, […]
The yield on Cameroon’s Eurobond maturing in 2033 surged nearly 30 basis points on Monday, October 19, reaching a record 10.65%. The yield on its 2031 bond rose 20 basis points to 10%. The increases marked the fourth consecutive trading session of rising yields, reflecting growing investor concern about the country’s creditworthiness. The latest market […]
Yaoundé: anti-corruption agency calls for stronger powers after 20 years of limited progress 0