Camrail’s 27-year economic boost to Cameroon exceeds $1.25 billion

Over the past 27 years, Camrail has injected an estimated 750 billion Central African CFA francs into Cameroon’s economy, translating to roughly $1.25 billion. This milestone was announced by Pierre Ngon, the Managing Director of the Cameroonian railway concessionaire, during a press briefing held in Douala on June 22, 2026. The figures underscore the company’s enduring impact on the nation’s financial landscape.

By Élise Ntamag — Regional policy