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