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11th phase of EPA – Focus on Group 3 goods: Transport, logistics and the impact on competitiveness

  • Posted on 2026-09-25
  • APE

Following the press release issued by the Minister of Finance on 4 August 2026, the 11th phase of the Cameroon–EU Economic Partnership Agreement is now in force.

Group 3 comprises finished consumer goods that compete with the local industry: vehicles, electronic equipment, processed foods, cosmetics, textiles and furniture. The 11th phase brings customs duty reduction to 70% for Group 3, whilst Groups 1 and 2 have been fully liberalised.

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DOUALA WORK BEGINS ON AIRPORT EXPANSION

  • Posted on 2026-08-31
  • ADC

Work on the expansion of the Douala International Airport’s airfield officially began in June 2026. Dr Fritz Ntone Ntone, Board Chairman at Aéroports du Cameroun (ADC), made the announcement during a press visit to the construction site on 8 July 2026.

The contract worth about CFAF 10.4 billion was awarded to the Chinese company China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and includes the construction of a new 36,000 m² aircraft apron on the west side of Pier B. Construction... Read more

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CCA BANK OFFERS NEW SOLUTION TO COCOA PRODUCERS

The National Cocoa and Coffee Board (NCCB) latest ranking for the 2025–2026 season places CCA Bank as the leading banking partner for cocoa exporters. For operators in the sector, this change is first and foremost reflected in the easy access to liquidity. Long affected by lengthy financing delays, exporters and SMEs in particular can now benefit from faster access to pre-financing and contract advances. By establishing a direct presence in the cocoa-producing basins of the Centre, South... Read more

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