Cameroon Buys a Respite Thanks to a Successful Exit to International Markets

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After a first exit into international markets, the country raised more than EUR 600 million, an operation that eases fiscal pressure while uncertainty is on the way to concluding a new programme with the International Monetary Fund. Yaoundé is planning a second eurobond in 2026.

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It is a very discreet return to the international financial markets with a bond issue of CFAF 414 billion (about 750 million USD). It is reported on 27 January 2026 by Bloomberg, who quotes "a person close to the file". The transaction concerns a maturity of five years with a yield of 10,125%. Even...