AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection Calendar: President Paul Biya has set February 7, 2027, for legislative and local elections, after two postponements. The vote comes amid opposition restrictions and lingering tensions over Biya’s disputed re-election last year. 2027 Budget: Parliament opens its November session today, with the budget bill at the centre of debate. The government is targeting public investment of at least 30% of the 2027 budget, up from 23.4% in 2026. Small Business: A CFA5 billion loan programme will support women- and youth-led businesses, offering financing of up to CFA75 million per firm at annual interest rates capped at 7.75%, before taxes. Power Sector: Cameroon is moving to acquire UK-backed Globeleq’s power assets for $140 million; the plants supply more than a fifth of the country’s main grid.
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