SPS Standards : PAIRIAC helps SMEs in Central Africa achieve compliance more quickly
On July 16 and 17, 2026, the Support Programme for Regional Integration and Investment in Central Africa (PAIRIAC) organized a workshop in Douala, to present the reports of the technical assistance mission on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards.
This meeting came after a capacity-building session for organisations tasked with helping SMEs make their products compliant with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements as well as with European Union... Read more
Two ships collide at the Port of Douala-Bonaberi
An official statement from the Port Authority of Douala reveals that on the night of 11 - 12 July 2026, at about 3:00 am, a maritime accident occurred at the level of buoy No. 20 on the channel of the Port of Douala-Bonaberi. The collision was between two ships; MV Sea Honor, engaged in manoeuvres to leave the port, and MV Black Rhino, which was entering the port.
PAD declared there were no casualties; however,... Read more
Cross-border trade PAPSS : facilitating payments in Central Africa
At the Pro Meet Up 5 business forum held from 1 to 5 June 2026 in Yaoundé, Mr. Mike Ogbalu III, CEO of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) at AFREXIMBANK, announced that the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) would be joining the system. PAPSS is a cross-border financial market infrastructure that facilitates payment transactions across Africa. It enables the instant or near-instant transfer of funds between payers in one African country... Read more
