The Cameroonian government's efforts to combat corruption have resulted in the identification of significant financial losses. According to the 15th report on the state of anti-corruption efforts by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Conac), the country's financial losses due to corruption amounted to 6.271 billion FCFA in 2025. This represents an increase of 2.209 billion FCFA from 2024, when losses were reported at 4.061 billion FCFA.
The report, compiled from 112 contributions from various stakeholders, including public and private sectors and civil society, highlights key areas of focus in the fight against corruption. These areas include prevention activities, sanctions against corrupt individuals, and anti-money laundering measures, asset recovery, and institutional cooperation. In 2025, the Conac received 8,036 denunciations, a decrease of 2,484 from 2024, which may be attributed to the increasing presence of "green lines" or whistleblower hotlines within administrations.
The report notes that 23 individuals were caught in flagrant acts of corruption through clinics deployed in the Adamaoua and Littoral regions. In-depth investigations into various allegations uncovered a financial prejudice of 1.722 billion FCFA against the state. When combined with decisions from the Budgetary and Financial Disciplinary Council (CDBF) and the Special Criminal Court (TCS), the total financial loss incurred by the state was calculated at 6.271 billion FCFA.
The fight against corruption also involved measures to prevent and punish corrupt practices. A total of 116 students faced sanctions in 2025 for examination fraud, highlighting the persistence of this issue within competent administrations. The report emphasizes that the battle against corruption extends beyond punitive measures to include anti-money laundering efforts, asset recovery, and institutional cooperation.
In the area of anti-money laundering, the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) received 1,764 declarations in 2025. The report also underscores the importance of asset recovery, with over 5 billion FCFA in state assets recovered. These efforts demonstrate the government's commitment to tackling corruption and its associated financial crimes.
The Conac report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of corruption in Cameroon, highlighting both progress and challenges. While the decrease in denunciations may indicate improved preventive measures, the increase in financial losses underscores the need for sustained efforts to combat corruption.
The government's continued focus on anti-corruption efforts is crucial to addressing the significant financial losses incurred by the state. The report's findings and recommendations will likely inform future strategies to prevent and combat corruption, ultimately promoting greater transparency and accountability in Cameroon.
Key points
- Cameroon's financial losses due to corruption totaled 6.271 billion FCFA in 2025.
- The National Anti-Corruption Commission received 8,036 denunciations in 2025, a decrease from 2024.
- 116 students were sanctioned for examination fraud in 2025.
