President Paul Biya has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and won reelection with 53.66 percent in October 2025, while China holds 64.9 percent of bilateral debt, the US pursues seven billion dollars in business opportunities, and Russia maintains military cooperation.
President Paul Biya approved a deal with the Islamic Bank to rehabilitate the Douala-Bafoussam highway, addressing critical infrastructure needs in Cameroon's economic corridor.
The World Bank approved a 390 million dollar loan to Cameroon for constructing a major highway connecting Douala and Bangui, which will significantly boost regional trade and facilitate access for Chad and Central African Republic populations.
Pope Francis concludes his African tour in Equatorial Guinea, confronting diplomatic challenges in a country where an authoritarian leader presides over oil wealth while half the population lives in poverty amid widespread corruption.
Cameroon's public debt reached 15,600 billion FCFA by mid-2026, representing 44.2 percent of GDP, prompting International Monetary Fund concerns about sustainability as the government finances infrastructure projects and services existing obligations through multiple borrowing sources.
Cameroon's National Assembly has elected a new speaker. The previous speaker led for 34 years. A new leadership takes over.