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NATIONAL PORT AUTHORITY SETS A NEW COURSE

  MR TSANGA MBA WILLIE HAS JUST BEEN APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF THIS INSTITUTION BY DECREE NO. 2025/535 OF 28 NOVEMBER 2025. Mr TSANGA MBA Willie, who holds a Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the École Nationale d'Administration Publique of Montréal (ENAP), returns to a place he knows well, with more than 25 years of experience in the Cameroonian port sector. He previously worked at the National Ports Authority from 2000 to 2017. During this period, he served as Director of Communication and Public Relations until 2015. He then became Technical Adviser to the General Manager, responsible for implementing the organisation's action plans related to national and international cooperation. He also acted as Acting General Manager when necessary. His career began at the Port of Douala, where he held the position of Head of Procurement and Inventory Management at the Office Nationale des Ports du Cameroun (ONPC) in 1995. He was subsequently appointed as the Port of Douala's Representative to Government authorities in Yaoundé, a position he held until 1999. The National Ports Authority is therefore in the hands of a highly qualified man. WELCOME BACK Mr GENERAL MANAGER.

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l’APN a accompagné le Port de Douala-Bonaberi dans la celebration de ses 150 ans.

Dans sa mission regalienne de supervision des activités portuaires auprès des Organismes Portuaires Autonomes, l'APN a accompagné le Port de Douala-Bonaberi dans la celebration de ses 150 ans. Placée sous le TRES HAUT patronage du Président de la République, ladite cérémonie a connu la présence des Hautes autorités de la

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On 22 September, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion NGUTE, presided over the double ceremony marking the official inauguration of the Bipindi Grand-Zambi iron ore mine.

On behalf of the President of the Republic, H.E. Paul BIYA, the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion NGUTE, presided on September 22 over the official inauguration of the Bipindi–Grand Zambi iron mine (operated by G-Stone) and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kribi Port mineral terminal, to be developed by Sinosteel Cam. The ceremonies were attended by the Acting Director General of the National Port Authority, Mrs. Pamela AYUKETAH, along with several members of Government. The Bipindi–Grand Zambi deposit is valued at USD 33.3 billion, with a targeted annual production of 6 million tons of iron concentrate. The State will benefit from approximately 10% of turnover, ordinary tax revenues after return on investment, and 10% dividends as part of its free equity share. The Kribi mineral terminal, marking the launch of Phase 3 of the Kribi Port project, will not only serve the Lobe iron ore deposit operated by Sinosteel, but also other Cameroonian and regional mining sites. With a projected handling capacity of over 8 million tons per year, the project is valued at over USD 400 billion. It is expected to generate similar benefits for the State, including 10% of turnover and dividends from its free equity share. A concession agreement between the Kribi Port Authority (PAK) and Sinosteel is to be finalized in the near future.

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Framework for the Development of Skills for Maritime and Port Professionals Seafarers

The General Manager of the National Port Authority, Dr Louis EBOUPEKE, is leading a delegation to CANADA. As part of efforts to develop the skills of maritime and port professionals in the field of navigation safety, Cameroon, a member state of the IMO, has committed to establishing in Edéa,

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PARTICIPATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY (APN) IN THE WORKSHOP FOR THE PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF STUDIES CONDUCTED FOR THE DREDGING PROJECT OF LAKE LAGDO, THE BENOUE RIVER AND LAKE MAGA. Five (05) waterways have been identified as navigable, including the Benoué River. This data is based on

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Le Top Management de l’APN à GAROUA

A delegation of directors and staff of the National Ports Authority, led by its General Manager, Dr Louis EBOUPEKE, carried out a five-day working visit to the river port of Garoua. Tuesday, the 25th of July 2023 was the first and certainly the most tedious of the five days allotted for this mission. The contact tour began with a meeting at 9 a.m. in the town hall, packed with the presence of the city’s authorities and resource persons. The welcome address from the Mayor of Garoua was followed by a speech by Dr. Louis EBOUPEKE, APN’s General Manager. In his keynote address, the General Manager explained the reasons for the presence of the large team accompanying him. A working session consisting mainly of exchanges followed on after the General Manager's remarks. The visit to the river port of Garoua was the climax of the day, as APN Top Management got a first-hand feel for the realities of the port.

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TRANSPORT MARITIME : 18e Session de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de l’OMAOC au Congo Brazzaville.

From the 19th to the 21st of July 2023, the 18th session of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (OMAOC) was held in Congo Brazzaville. Transport Minister, Jean Ernest NGALLE Masséna BIBEHE marked Cameroon's presence at the meeting of Ministers in charge of Transport held on the 21st of July 2023. This was preceded by a meeting of experts which took place over 03 days, from the 19th to the 21st of July 2023, and was attended by Dr Louis EBOUPEKE, APN’s General Manager, a delegation of executives from the Autonomous Port of Douala, the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council (CNSC) and the National Ports Authority (APN). The working session of this General Assembly aimed at ensuring : - The installation of the new President of the Organisation in the person of the Minister of Transport, Civil Aviation and Merchant Navy of the Republic of Congo Brazzaville, Mr Honoré SAYI ; - The election of the new Board of Ministers for a 2 years term ; - The review of the Secretary General's activity report ; - The adoption of resolutions to implement the organisation's action plan.

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CONSULTANT PORT OF ANTWERP - BELGIUM

  The General Manager of the National Ports Authority (APN), Dr Louis EBOUPEKE, accompanied by his collaborators, received in audience Mr Noël Mathieu Sébastien, Consultant at the port of Antwerp Bruges International on the 23rd of June 2023. After the usual courtesies, discussions between the General Manager and his august guest focused on future collaboration between APN and the Port of Antwerp Bruges International, particularly in terms of training and capacity building for APN’s staff in order to equip them with technical and managerial tools necessary to enable APN to fully play its role as regulator of the Cameroonian port sector.

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IMO CONSULTANT (International Maritime Organization)

IMO CONSULTANT (International Maritime Organization) April 25, 2023 The IMO (International Maritime Organization) is assessing Cameroon's needs for the implementation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. Implementation of the international convention

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FORUM ON FINANCING DEVELOPMENT IN CAMEROON

THE FORUM ON FINANCING DEVELOPMENT IN CAMEROON took place in the conference room of Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé under the theme: "FINANCING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT". In attendance were MINFI, MINEPAT, MINREX, the UNDP representative and several General Managers and administrative authorities. The National Ports Authority was represented by its General Manager, Dr. Louis EBOUPEKE, accompanied by the Technical Adviser No.1 and the Director of Studies, Prospective, Port Development and Digitalization.