Several companies like the French multinational supported the national armed forces through the initiative "chain of solidarity."

Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana with regard to this kind gesture thanked foreigners resident in Cameroon. The Trade Minister was held to express gratitude to economic operators (expatriates) for their contributions under the "solidarity chain" initiated by the Mincommerce.

An operation launched in favour of the Cameroonian armed forces in the front against the Islamist sect Boko Haram.

Companies that have participated in the initiative since the launch of the operation on February 20, recognizing the foreign structures include the company Grands Moulins of Cameroon, Les Brasseries du Cameroun, and the local subsidiary of the Casino supermarket chain, all being French companies.