(Business in Cameroon) – Since issuing its first bond in December 2010, Cameroon has repaid CFA6.9 trillion in loans from various capital markets. This was announced on February 27 during a seminar in Douala organized by the Ministry of Finance with the theme: “Structured Financing: A Key Tool for Infrastructure Development.”
Samuel Tela, Director of Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, confirmed that all repayments were made on time. Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé added that the timely repayment shows growing confidence in Cameroon’s financial standing and the appeal of its financial instruments.
From 2010 to early 2025, Cameroon raised a total of CFA8.6 trillion through different markets. The government borrowed CFA1.2 trillion through bonds on the Central African Stock Exchange (Bvmac), another CFA1.2 trillion via Eurobonds and private placements on international markets, and over CFA6.2 trillion through the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) public securities market since 2011.
These funds have helped the government manage short-term cash flow needs, mainly through Treasury bills. They also supported major infrastructure projects, with long-term instruments like Treasury bonds, government bonds, and eurobonds being used for these large-scale investments.
By meeting its debt obligations on time, Cameroon continues to strengthen its credibility in financial markets, ensuring continued access to funds for future development.
