DDLP: Cameroon Dibamba Logistics Project Financing AFG Bank Talks Approved

• Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform (DDLP) has begun financing talks with AFG Bank for the logistics component of the Arise IIP/Dibamba project.
• The overall Dibamba multimodal logistics platform represents an announced investment of CFA160 billion.
• DDLP's board approved a term sheet and authorized further discussions with AFG Bank on November 12, 2025.
• Cyril Lindor was appointed DDLP's CEO, replacing Rahul Mittal, at the same November 12, 2025 meeting.
• The project's financing discussions later reached the board of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD) in May 2026.

The initiation of these talks marks a pivotal step in securing the necessary capital for a key part of this substantial infrastructure development in Cameroon.

The Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform (DDLP) has formally commenced financing discussions with AFG Bank concerning the crucial logistics component of the broader Arise IIP/Dibamba project. This significant undertaking, known as the Cameroon Dibamba Logistics Project, represents an announced investment totaling CFA160 billion for its entire multimodal logistics platform. The initiation of these talks marks a pivotal step in securing the necessary capital for a key part of this substantial infrastructure development in Cameroon.

On November 12, 2025, the board of DDLP took decisive action, approving a term sheet and granting authorization for its representatives to proceed with further negotiations with AFG Bank. This move signals a serious intent to advance the Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform funding, underscoring the project's progression from conceptualization to active financial engagement. While the overall Arise IIP Dibamba project financing is substantial, these specific discussions focus on the logistics segment, highlighting a targeted approach to securing capital.

Despite the formal commencement of financing talks, a legal notice detailing the November 12, 2025 decisions offers limited insight into the specifics of the proposed deal. The document does not disclose the precise amount of funding DDLP aims to secure from AFG Bank, nor does it specify the type of financing arrangement under consideration or the detailed terms of the potential agreement. Furthermore, the notice provides no indication that a definitive DDLP AFG Bank financing agreement has been signed between the parties at this stage.

It is important to note that while the entire Dibamba multimodal logistics platform carries an announced investment of CFA160 billion, the available documentation does not suggest that DDLP has requested AFG Bank to provide the entirety of this sum. This distinction is crucial for understanding the scope of the current financing discussions and the potential for other funding sources for the broader CFA160 billion Cameroon logistics investment. The ongoing nature of these discussions implies that key financial parameters are still being negotiated and finalized.

Concurrent with the advancement of financing discussions, the DDLP board also oversaw a significant leadership change during its November 12, 2025 meeting. Cyril Lindor was officially appointed as the new chief executive officer of Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform, stepping into the role following the resignation of his predecessor, Rahul Mittal. This leadership transition is a notable development for the organization steering the Arise IIP Dibamba project financing efforts.

Further administrative actions taken at the same meeting included the approval of DDLP’s budget and spending framework for the year 2026. The decisions made on November 12, 2025, including the initiation of financing talks and the Cyril Lindor DDLP CEO appointment, were subsequently filed for official authentication on March 4, 2026. This formal authentication process underscores the legal and administrative rigor applied to the project's governance and its financial undertakings.

Beyond the direct engagement between DDLP and AFG Bank, the financing aspects of the Cameroon Dibamba Logistics Project have also come under the purview of other key regional stakeholders. The project’s funding strategy was later presented to the board of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD), indicating a broader governmental or quasi-governmental interest and oversight in this major infrastructure initiative.

The PAD board convened for meetings on May 18, 19, and 21, 2026, to deliberate on matters related to the project’s financing. This engagement by the Port Authority of Douala highlights the strategic importance of the Dibamba multimodal logistics platform to the region's overall trade and economic development. The involvement of such a critical entity underscores the potential impact of the CFA160 billion Cameroon logistics investment on the nation's port capabilities and supply chain efficiency.

Lawyers advising on project finance, infrastructure development, or corporate governance in Cameroon should monitor the progress of the Dibamba Logistics Project's financing talks with AFG Bank, as it signals a significant investment opportunity and potential regulatory developments for large-scale projects in the region.

Source: Original reporting via industry sources.