Cameroon’s business community, represented by the GECAM, has voiced concerns about the nation’s economic trajectory. Speaking in Douala on September 10, 2026, GECAM President Célestin Tawamba painted a challenging picture, citing projected 3.5% growth in 2025 and a continuing reliance on costly generator power for 65% of businesses due to ongoing electricity issues. Public investment saw a significant drop in the first quarter of 2026, accompanied by increasing tax burdens, hindering access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises. Tawamba advocated for prioritizing “Made in Cameroon” products and protecting local businesses from unfair foreign competition. Despite these difficulties, GECAM reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the government to build a stronger Cameroon, and announced the Economic Meetings of Cameroon will be held in Yaoundé in February 2027. The overall outlook remains cautiously pessimistic.