CEEAC Urges Member States to Meet Community Contribution Arrears. Libreville, Gabon — 27 January 2026 Lead Paragraph: The Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) has called on member states to settle at least 50% of their outstanding community contributions. This move is seen as crucial for the effective functioning of the organization, as indicated in an official communiqué.
The CEEAC President announced the initiation of a mission to encourage payment and promote the implementation of the Community Contribution Integration (CCI) mechanism, which aims to fund integrative projects and strengthen the financial autonomy of the Community.
The emphasis on the payment of community contributions highlights ongoing financial challenges within the CEEAC.
The involvement of international partners such as the World Bank and the African Union suggests a broader regional and international commitment to addressing these challenges.
The Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) is a regional organization focused on promoting economic integration and development among its member states. During the conference, the heads of state and government also celebrated the re-election of Presidents Paul Biya of Cameroon and Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic. They expressed support for Chad’s bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2030-2031 period.
The conference concluded with a motion of gratitude to the president in office and the Equatorial Guinea government for organizing the session.
The Commission of the CEEAC was also commended for its work. Through this meeting, the CEEAC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional integration for the economic and social development of Central African peoples.
The situation of the CEEAC’s financial obligations is expected to be further addressed as the mission to encourage payment commences on 9 March 2026. Further details are expected to emerge regarding the outcomes of this initiative and the progress made in settling the arrears.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 2*
