Cemac: BEAC anticipates a slowdown in growth in 2026, despite controlled inflation and a stable CFA franc

On April 2, 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee of BEAC announced that economic growth in the Cemac region is expected to slow to 2.9% in 2026, down from 3.5% in 2025. Although the reasons for this decline are not detailed, it may be linked to a tense international environment, particularly due to military escalation in the Middle East and rising oil prices. Oil-exporting countries in the Cemac region could see their export revenues increase as a result of this surge in prices.