Meeting in Yaoundé, the BEAC MPC forecasts a decline in activity in the sub-region.
Meeting on April 2, 2026 in Yaoundé, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Central African States delivered its initial projections for the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa. The institution anticipates a slowdown in growth to 2,9% in 2026, after 3,5% in 2025.
This downturn reflects a less favorable international environment and contrasting internal dynamics among member states. Dependence on raw materials, combined with persistent budgetary constraints, is weighing on economic momentum. The BEAC thus calls for structural reforms and better diversification to support activity and preserve the sub-region’s macroeconomic balances.
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