E-Commerce and Tech Operators Yearn for Faster Internet as Starlink Remains Outlawed in Cameroon

By Sah Terence Animbom One of the major highlights of President Paul Biya’s end-of-year message to Cameroonians on 31 December 2025 was his focus on digital transformation, with the announcement of a special allocation of FCFA 50 billion — approximately USD 88.34 million — for youth and digital innovation in Cameroon. His new seven-year mandate places youth at the centre of Cameroon’s development, with an appeal for young people to embrace self-employment in order to boost the digital economy vision. Telecoms is the engine of the global digital economy. In 2025, mobile technologies alone generated $7.6 trillion, equivalent to 6.4%…