CAMEROON : BEAC Brings Together Francophone Central Bank Internal Audit Heads in Yaoundé
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Yvon Sana Bangui, BEAC Governor
(LVDE) — In Yaoundé on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) officially opened the 16th Conference of Heads of Internal Audit of Francophone Central Banks, in the presence of senior monetary officials. This high-profile event, which runs until February 6, brings together specialists from several countries to strengthen best practices and promote the exchange of experience in internal control and risk management within central banks.
On February 3, 2026, BEAC’s headquarters— the common monetary institution of six Central African countries— became the focal point of a major gathering dedicated to Francophone banking governance. On Tuesday morning, BEAC Governor Yvon Sana Bangui presided over the official opening of the 16th Conference of Heads of Internal Audit of French-speaking Central Banks, a four-day meeting bringing together high-level experts in audit, internal control, and risk management.
Designed to foster technical discussions and the sharing of best practices, the conference will, until February 6, host representatives of audit functions from Francophone central banks and monetary institutions. The event serves as a platform for dialogue on contemporary internal control challenges, including financial risk management and compliance with international standards— issues regarded as critical to monetary stability in an increasingly volatile global economy.
In his opening address, Yvon Sana Bangui emphasized that internal audit is no longer merely an administrative requirement, but a strategic lever for institutional credibility and performance. He highlighted the need to strengthen governance frameworks and oversight mechanisms within central banks, particularly at a time when operational and technological risks are on the rise. This position reflects BEAC’s broader commitment to promoting stronger governance and sustained dialogue among Francophone financial institutions.
Held on a biennial basis since 2024, the conference is part of ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation and capacity building among member central banks. It is organized on a rotating basis among participating institutions, with the secretariat provided by Bank Al-Maghrib, which has played a key role in structuring previous editions and maintaining a dynamic collective reflection. To date, 25 Francophone central banks have taken part in this major technical forum, strengthening a community of experts committed to the continuous improvement of internal control systems.
The event also offers participants the opportunity to conduct peer reviews, exchange views on professional standards, organize field visits, and design innovative solutions to shared challenges. For monetary authorities, the conference goes beyond a traditional forum; it is a space for co-developing common strategies to enhance the resilience of Francophone financial institutions in the face of economic shocks and evolving regulatory environments.
By hosting this edition, BEAC reaffirms its role as a center of monetary excellence within the CEMAC sub-region, while reiterating its commitment to promoting transparency, financial stability, and institutional cooperation among central banks.
Tressy Chouente
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