Cameroonian investors boost government debt holdings
Local investors increased their stake in Cameroonian Treasury securities by CFA132.8 billion in September 2026.
Investors based in Cameroon increased their holdings of Cameroonian Treasury securities by CFA132.8 billion in September 2026. This rise brought their total holdings to CFA1,855.3 billion, up from CFA1,722.5 billion the previous month. This increase represented 94% of the total monthly growth in their holdings across the six CEMAC countries.
The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) released data on November 2, 2026, showing that Cameroonian investors now hold 84.9% of the country's Treasury securities. This share grew from 83.4% at the end of August. The total outstanding value of Cameroon's debt securities rose by CFA118.7 billion to CFA2,184.4 billion during the same period.
Holdings of Cameroonian securities by investors outside the country, including the BEAC, decreased by CFA14.1 billion. The growth in locally held securities surpassed the overall increase in Cameroon's total outstanding debt.
Why it mattersCameroonian investors now hold a larger portion of the nation's debt, increasing their stake by CFA132.8 billion in September 2026.