Since December 2010, Cameroon has repaid CFA6.9 trillion in loans, demonstrating financial stability and confidence among investors. By early 2025, the country raised a total of CFA8.6 trillion to support infrastructure projects and manage cash flow needs, enhancing its credibility in financial markets.
Since the issuance of its inaugural bond in December 2010, Cameroon has successfully repaid CFA6.9 trillion in loans from various capital markets. This information was disclosed on February 27 during a seminar in Douala, organized by the Ministry of Finance, focused on the theme “Structured Financing: A Key Tool for Infrastructure Development.”
Samuel Tela, the Director of Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, affirmed that all repayments have been executed punctually. Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé remarked that these timely reimbursements reflect an increasing confidence in Cameroon’s financial stability and the allure of its financial instruments.
From 2010 to the early part of 2025, the total amount raised by Cameroon through different markets reached CFA8.6 trillion. The government secured CFA1.2 trillion through bonds on the Central African Stock Exchange (Bvmac), an additional CFA1.2 trillion via Eurobonds, and over CFA6.2 trillion through public securities from the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) since 2011.
These financial resources have facilitated the government’s management of short-term cash flow requirements, primarily through Treasury bills, and have also underpinned significant infrastructure initiatives. Long-term financial instruments such as Treasury bonds, government bonds, and Eurobonds have enabled these extensive investments.
By adhering to its debt obligations punctually, Cameroon is not only enhancing its credibility in the financial markets but is also securing sustained access to funds for future developmental projects.
In summary, Cameroon has effectively managed its public debt since 2010, with CFA6.9 trillion repaid and a total borrowing of CFA8.6 trillion planned until early 2025. The government’s ability to meet its repayment schedule is fostering confidence in its financial stability. This financial strategy supports infrastructure development and ensures access to future funding opportunities.
Original Source: www.businessincameroon.com