(Business in Cameroon) – Cameroon is set to showcase its economic potential at the 4th Qatar-Africa Business Forum, an event organisers say promotes trade and investment partnerships between Qatar and African countries. The forum, held under the patronage of the Qatar Investment Authority, will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 18 and 19 November. It will bring together Qatari and African leaders, sovereign wealth funds, major corporations, financial institutions, and regional economic bodies.
According to the event’s organisers, the forum aims to highlight “human connections and entrepreneurial spirit that drive sustainable growth, innovation and shared prosperity between Qatar and the African continent”. With over two days of discussions, panels, and networking sessions, the programme is designed to deepen cooperation across key economic sectors.
The forum will also feature high-level meetings, investor–project matchmaking sessions, and a dedicated focus on African opportunities with substantial socio-economic impact. Priority sectors include agro-industrial transformation, food security, port and logistics infrastructure, energy and strategic resources, healthcare, and education.
Cameroon’s delegation will be among the participating countries seeking to attract interest from Qatari and regional investors. Oumarou Fadil, one of Cameroon’s representatives, said the country’s private-sector presence reflects its ambition to position itself as a strategic destination for Qatari and African investment. “Through Dya Corporation, we are working to build solid industrial partnerships capable of transforming our resources locally, creating value and strengthening our food sovereignty,” he said.
Fadil, the Chief Executive Officer of Dya Corporation, will use the two-day summit to advance Cameroon’s visibility among international investors. His agenda includes promoting national priorities in industrialisation, improving food security, modernising the country’s logistics network, and supporting regional development initiatives.
He also intends to stimulate economic exchanges and foreign direct investment while advocating for the strategic positioning of the Douala–Garoua–N’Djamena corridor within Gulf–Central Africa investment routes. In addition, he plans to explore public-private partnership opportunities to strengthen project financing and long-term development prospects.
Organisers state that the Qatar–Africa Business Forum has become a significant platform for connecting Gulf and African markets, offering governments and companies a space to align investment ambitions with practical opportunities. Cameroon’s participation will focus on high-impact sectors and long-term partnerships to reinforce the country’s economic transformation goals.
Mercy Fosoh
