AGP Executive Report

Trade & Investment Push: Yaoundé’s 10th International Business, SME and Partnership Exhibition opened Monday, running to June 21, with organisers banking on stronger Central Africa market links and locally made products. Regional Integration: ECOWAS trade ministers in Accra agreed timelines to tackle non-tariff barriers that add 15–20% to cross-border costs, as West Africa also pushes a “mine together, process together” agenda. Energy & Logistics: Cameroon collected CFA15.1bn in transit fees from Chad’s crude oil via the Chad–Cameroon pipeline in Jan–May, while the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council selected Tradex to build and run fuel stations along key Douala trade corridors. Diplomacy & Parliament: Cameroon’s National Assembly Speaker met the UK High Commissioner to deepen strategic parliamentary cooperation, and Cameroon–UAE talks opened on a new investment partnership framework. Sports: The Cameroon International Cycling Tour resumes today with the Douala–Kribi stage after Limbe flooding cancelled the previous lap; in football, Apejes won the Elite Two opener and PWD Bamenda players protested unpaid salaries and bonuses. Telecom Labour Dispute: Orange Cameroon’s accounting inspection ordered by a Douala court moves the Orange–SYNTIC case into a new phase.

PROMOTE 2026 Boost: Germany’s participation at Yaoundé’s PROMOTE 2026 has doubled, with 20 firms attending under the “Team Europe” banner, as officials pitch business-for-development partnerships. Trade Costs in Focus: West Africa is losing 15–20% in cross-border trade costs to non-tariff barriers, as ECOWAS ministers push common rules and faster regional integration. Cycling Resumes After Flooding: The Cameroon International Cycling Tour restarts today with the Douala–Kribi stage after Limbe flooding forced cancellation of stage seven. Football Promotion Race: Apejes beat Astres 2-0 to take the lead in the Elite Two playoffs, while other promotion and relegation playoff matches continue. Sports Pay Dispute: PWD Bamenda players in Bamenda refuse training over four months of unpaid salaries and bonuses. Healthcare Access: MTN’s Y’ello Care 2026 kicks off a new lab in Japoma to expand equitable access to healthcare. Education Integrity: Cameroon postpones GCE exams after leaked papers, with the education minister blaming internal failures. Security Update: Cameroon’s gendarmerie dismantles a large counterfeit money factory in Douala, arresting multiple suspects including a Chinese national.

Urban Environment & Inclusion: In Douala, women with disabilities under AFFHALID in Mboppi are turning discarded plastic into woven products, washing and ironing waste into spools and craft items. Sports—Cycling: The Cameroon International Cycling Tour resumes today with the Douala–Kribi stage eight after flooding forced cancellation of stage seven in Limbe. Sports—Football (Promotion/Pay): Apejes beat Astres to lead the Elite Two promotion race, while PWD Bamenda and Aigle Royal face unrest over unpaid salaries and bonuses. Business & Trade: Switzerland says it will take part in PROMOTE 2026 in Yaoundé, while Cameroon and the UAE discuss a new trade and investment framework, including a possible investment partnership agreement. Health & Development: MTN’s Y’ello Care 2026 is set to expand healthcare access with a new digital lab in Japoma, and Cameroon launches a blood donation drive ahead of World Blood Donor Day amid a major national shortage. Governance & Education: Cameroon suspends GCE exams after widespread leakage, blaming internal betrayal and corruption. Security: Gendarmes dismantle a large counterfeit currency factory in Douala, arresting suspects including a Chinese national.

FDI & Business Climate: A new 144-page UNIDO-IPA report presented in Yaoundé says Cameroon’s 75 surveyed foreign direct investment firms plan to reinvest US$166.8m, with 68% wanting expansion but only 44% turning plans into concrete projects—highlighting gaps in investment facilitation. Education Integrity: Cameroon postponed the GCE after leaked exam papers circulated online; the education minister rejected claims of political blame, pointing to internal betrayal and corruption within the GCE chain. Diplomacy & Continuity: With the Vice President post back in the Constitution, France and the US are reportedly lobbying on how the role should reflect Cameroon’s linguistic duality. Urban Flood Control: AFD officials inspected Mvan sites under PLIDY, including new bus stations and intersection redevelopments aimed at easing traffic and flooding in Douala and Yaoundé. Humanitarian Logistics: UNHCR warns Middle East conflict disruptions are delaying shipments of medicines and relief supplies, raising costs for aid operations. Sports: FECAFOOT named Valentine Nguele as women’s national coach ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations; Basketball Lions’ Aboya released a 16-player roster for World Cup qualifiers. Security: Separatist ambushes in the Northwest killed at least two soldiers, while a bar shooting in Noni left four dead. Economy & Jobs: Higher education signed deals to expand internships with Sopecam, Camtel and CCAA, aiming to boost graduate employability. Crime Crackdown: Douala gendarmes dismantled a large counterfeit currency factory in Bonamoussadi, arresting suspects including a Chinese national. Energy & Industry: SCDP and PAK signed protocols for the Kribi hydrocarbons terminal, moving implementation forward after years of planning.

Trade & Investment: Cameroon and the United Arab Emirates opened talks in Yaoundé on a new framework to deepen trade and investment, including a possible Comprehensive Investment Partnership Agreement, with non-oil trade at US$1.24bn in 2024. Higher Education & Jobs: The Higher Education Ministry signed deals in Yaoundé to expand internships for students and graduates with Sopecam, Camtel and the Civil Aviation Authority, aiming to boost employability and reduce youth unemployment. Women’s Football: FECAFOOT appointed Valentine Nguele as head coach of Cameroon’s women’s national team ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Security: In the Northwest, at least two Cameroonian soldiers were killed in a separatist ambush in Belo, while the Northwest also saw a bar shooting that left four dead. Douala Crime Crackdown: Gendarmerie dismantled a counterfeit currency manufacturing facility in Bonamoussadi, arresting suspects including a Chinese national. Energy & Industry: In Kribi, SCDP and PAK signed protocols to move forward on a hydrocarbons terminal project, following Biya’s approval for financing. Business & Events: Promote 2026 opens June 12 in Yaoundé, as SMEs and partners brace for business networking amid economic headwinds.

Women’s Football: FECAFOOT appoints Valentine Nguele as head coach of Cameroon’s women’s national team, tasked with preparing the squad for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month. Diplomacy & Defence: In Yaoundé, Defence Minister Joseph Beti Assomo decorates three French officers with the Cameroonian Order of Merit, highlighting strengthened military cooperation. Business & Economy: Promote 2026 opens in Yaoundé today, with the government-backed SME and partnerships fair running to June 21 amid economic headwinds. Energy & Industry: SCDP and PAK move forward on the Kribi hydrocarbons terminal, signing protocols as the project heads into implementation. Climate Action: Government pushes ahead with the Niger Basin climate programme ahead of its 2027 deadline, citing funding and infrastructure plans. Security: Separatist attacks continue in the Northwest—two soldiers killed in a Belo ambush—and a bar shooting in Noni leaves four dead. Governance & Education: MINESEC reschedules GCE exams after mass leakage on social media, setting a new June 22–July 2 window. Douala Crime Crackdown: Gendarmerie dismantles a counterfeit money factory in Bonamoussadi, arresting suspects including a Chinese national. Sports: Elite One title race tightens after Unisport’s comeback win and Dynamo’s victory over Coton Sport.

Women’s Football: FECAFOOT has appointed Valentine Nguele as head coach of Cameroon’s women’s national team, tasked with preparing for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month. Diplomacy & Defence: Cameroon honoured three French officers with the Cameroonian Order of Merit for strengthening bilateral military cooperation. Business & Trade: Promote 2026 opens in Yaoundé today, as SMEs and partners seek deals amid economic headwinds; Cameroon and the UAE also discussed a new investment framework, including a possible investment partnership agreement. Energy & Industry: SCDP and PAK signed protocols in Kribi to advance a major hydrocarbons terminal project, aimed at boosting energy security and logistics. Security: Separatist violence continues with reports of soldiers killed in the Northwest and a bar shooting in the Northwest leaving four dead. Health: Cameroon launched a blood donation drive ahead of World Blood Donor Day, citing a persistent national shortage. Education: GCE exams were rescheduled after mass leakage on social media, with authorities saying fairness and integrity will be protected. Economy & Governance: Parliament opened its 2026 session with calls for stronger oversight of mining, land reforms, and preparations for the 2027 budget. Crime Crackdown: Douala gendarmes dismantled a large counterfeit currency manufacturing operation, arresting suspects including a Chinese national.

Energy & Industry: In Kribi, SCDP and PAK signed protocols and inspected the Mboro site as Cameroon moves to implement a new hydrocarbons terminal, with first-phase storage of 140,000 cubic metres of refined products and 12,000 tonnes of LPG. Climate & Regional Resilience: Ahead of a 2027 deadline, the government is pushing the Niger Basin climate programme in Yaounde, with funding support from the AfDB, Green Climate Fund, EU and German cooperation and CFA134bn overall. Diplomacy & Investment: Morocco and Cameroon renewed parliamentary ties in Yaounde, while a Moroccan business delegation of 25 firms is set for a November visit; separately, Cameroon and the UAE discussed a new investment framework to grow non-oil trade. Security: Separatist violence claimed two Cameroonian soldiers in Belo (Northwest), and gunmen killed four people in a bar attack in Noni. Governance & Education: MINESEC rescheduled GCE exams after mass leakage on social media, setting a new June 22–July 2 window. Economy & Jobs: MINESUP signed employability partnerships to boost practical training; a study also found joint ventures employ more workers than wholly foreign-owned firms. Sports: Cameroon Int’l Cycling Tour saw a German win stage five and take the yellow jersey; Elite One title race tightened as Unisport and Dynamo posted key wins. Crime & Public Safety: Douala gendarmes dismantled a counterfeit currency factory, arresting suspects including a Chinese national.

Counterfeit Crackdown in Douala: Cameroon’s gendarmerie dismantled a large-scale fake currency operation in Bonamoussadi, arresting suspects including a Chinese national allegedly running the network, with industrial printing equipment and fake notes seized. GCE Exam Integrity: The government rescheduled GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level exams after mass leakage of confidential questions on social media, setting the new dates for June 22–July 2 while TVEE remains unchanged. Northwest Violence: Gunmen believed to be separatist fighters killed four people in a bar shooting in Noni, with additional troops deployed to track the attackers. Parliament Pushes Reforms: The National Assembly opened its 2026 session calling for tighter mining oversight, land governance reforms, and preparations for the 2027 budget debate. Infrastructure & Industry Moves: Cameroon signed a public-private framework for the Edea–Kribi rail corridor and advanced Kribi bitumen production with tax and refining incentives, while SAGO 2026 put PPPs at the centre of development financing. Business & Investment Signals: A study says foreign investors in Cameroon plan $166.8m reinvestment, and joint ventures employ more people than wholly foreign-owned firms.

University Outreach: University of Bamenda’s free public water supply is easing daily life for nearby residents, showing how state universities can deliver practical community benefits. SME Finance: Access Bank Cameroon will spotlight trade, youth and women’s entrepreneurship at PROMOTE 2026 in Yaoundé, with a full programme of SME and digital banking sessions. Security in the Northwest: Gunmen believed to be separatist fighters killed four people in a bar shooting in Noni, with several others injured as troops move in to track suspects. Mining Governance: The Baraza Mining Forum in Yaoundé is pushing for solutions beyond geology—transport, power, financing, transparency and local processing—to unlock Cameroon’s mining potential. Land Dispute: The Apouh-Socapalm land case was postponed to July 2 after a courthouse power outage, as residents seek return of nearly 200 hectares. Public Finance & Jobs: A new study says foreign investors in Cameroon create more jobs through joint ventures than wholly foreign-owned firms. Road Infrastructure: An Indian firm has entered talks to help finance and build the Yaoundé bypass, a project put at over CFA1.26 trillion. Health Access in Conflict Zones: Government urges separatists to allow safe access for healthcare and humanitarian workers as Mpox spreads. Sports Medicine: FECAFOOT signs a deal with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to improve medical care and possible evacuations for Cameroonian footballers.

Parliament & 2027 Budget: Cameroon’s National Assembly opened its 2026 session in Yaoundé, pushing stronger oversight of mining governance and land tenure ahead of budget policy debates that will shape spending priorities for 2027. President’s Travel: President Paul Biya left Yaoundé for a brief private stay in Europe, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya and senior aides. Education Under Pressure: The GCE exams were rescheduled after mass leakage of confidential questions online; remaining papers now run June 22–July 2, with TVEE unaffected. Security & Conflict: In the Northwest, gunmen suspected to be separatists killed four people in a bar shooting; separate reports also say two students were killed in Bambui. Public Health: Government urged separatist fighters to allow safe access for healthcare and humanitarian workers as Mpox spreads, including to transport workers in major towns. Crime & Economy: Security forces intensified action against counterfeit money networks in Douala and Yaoundé, seizing production equipment and fake CFA coins. Infrastructure & Industry: Cameroon signed deals to boost Kribi aquaculture and advance the Edea–Kribi rail corridor, while incentives are accelerating a Kribi bitumen plant. Energy & Payroll: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to tackle power-sector debt and outages, and the state launched an audit of family benefit payments after a sharp rise in declared children.

Child Protection Alarm: A Douala press conference by PLAFOSCIL says Cameroon is facing a growing child sexual abuse crisis, citing recent cases including alleged abuse of pupils in Yaoundé IV and calling for urgent, coordinated action. Aquaculture Push (Kribi): The Livestock ministry and the Port Authority of Kribi signed a partnership to expand fish farming in the Kribi Port Industrial Zone, including allocating 10 plots to investors and easing access to port services. Kribi Rail Corridor: Government signed an MoU for the Edea–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo rail link, a planned 185km transport boost aimed at cutting costs and strengthening Kribi’s logistics role. GCE Exam Disruption: Cameroon suspended remaining GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level papers after a security breach and rescheduled them by two weeks (June 22–July 2), while TVEE remains unchanged. Public Finance Clean-up: The state launched nationwide audits of family benefit payments after a 55% jump in declared children, with checks starting June 25. Power Sector Stress: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to stabilise electricity procurement, investments and legacy debt, as outages continue. Security in the Northwest: Suspected separatist fighters killed two university students in Bambui, prompting calls for tighter security. Urban Flooding: Heavy rains submerged parts of Yaoundé, disrupting access around the Central Post Office Roundabout and other key roads. Sports & Health for Players: FECAFOOT signed a deal with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to guarantee advanced medical care and possible medical evacuations for Cameroonian footballers. Mobile Phone Duties: Customs says it collected over CFA600m in phone import duties in 60 days after digitising enforcement from April 1.

Exam Security Shake-Up: Cameroon’s GCE papers were delayed after a major leak via digital channels and social media, with remaining Ordinary Level and Advanced Level written exams pushed from June 8–18 to June 22–July 2 (TVEE unaffected). Migration Scam Crackdown: Canada and IOM urged Cameroonians to verify immigration offers as fake visa and job promises keep circulating, warning of document fraud and manipulated visas. Wildlife & Timber Enforcement: UNODC trained enforcement teams in Yaoundé on post-seizure investigations to dismantle organised wildlife and timber trafficking networks. Power & Debt Watch: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to stabilise electricity procurement, investments and inherited sector debt amid recurring outages. Public Payroll Clean-Up: Government launched AALFA to audit family allowance claims after a 55% jump in declared children, aiming to recover suspected fraud. Regional Security: Suspected separatist fighters killed two students in Bambui, Northwest, as attacks on students continue. Douala Energy Expansion: SCDP moves to expand the Bonabéri LPG gas hub to boost loading capacity and ease supply pressure. Yaoundé Flooding: Heavy rains submerged parts of the capital, disrupting access around the Central Post Office Roundabout. Church Calls for Peace: Catholic bishops closed their plenary assembly urging citizens to reject division and violence and choose dialogue. Sports Medicine Deal: FECAFOOT signed a partnership with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to provide advanced healthcare and medical evacuations for footballers. Youth & Innovation: Yango and Zindi hosted a Yaoundé mobility AI hackathon drawing 300+ young innovators.

Security in the Northwest: Suspected separatist fighters shot and killed two university students in Bambui, with authorities promising stepped-up patrols and action against the attackers. Public Finance Clean-up: Cameroon has launched AALFA, a nationwide audit of family benefit payments after the number of children declared on the payroll jumped about 55% in under two years, with fraud checks and possible recoveries. Power Sector Rescue: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to stabilize electricity procurement, investments and inherited debt, aiming to reduce outages and improve stakeholder confidence. Banking & Credit: BEAC suspended new refinancing under a productive investment facility in Cemac, saying it is temporary while the framework is updated. Football Health Deal: FECAFOOT signed a framework agreement with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to give current and former Cameroonian footballers access to advanced care, including medical evacuations. Economy & Trade: Cameroon’s customs says it collected over CFA600m in phone import duties in 60 days after digitizing enforcement via CAMCIS and IMEI declarations. Flooding in Yaoundé: Heavy rains submerged parts of the capital, disrupting access around the Central Post Office Roundabout and other key roads. Innovation for Cities: Yango and Zindi hosted a Yaoundé mobility AI hackathon drawing 300+ young innovators and hundreds of model submissions.

BEAC & Banking: BEAC has temporarily halted new refinancing requests under a key medium-term facility for productive investment across CEMAC, saying it will modernise the operating framework while still processing applications already submitted. Football & Health: FECAFOOT signed a framework deal with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to guarantee advanced healthcare and possible medical evacuations for current and former Cameroonian footballers. Customs & Revenue: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs collected over CFA600m in phone import duties in just 60 days after digitising enforcement through CAMCIS and IMEI-based declarations. Energy & Infrastructure: SCDP is expanding its Bonabéri LPG terminal in Douala to boost loading capacity nearly 95% and ease supply bottlenecks, while Nachtigal’s output tops 3.6TWh but outages persist due to grid and distribution constraints. Governance & Security: Government launched “Operation AALFA” to clean up public payroll and audit family allowances, and authorities are also moving to remove sanctioned-linked vessels from Cameroon’s maritime registry. Social Issues: Slow donations have left five innocent LGBTI prisoners still in cells, and Yaoundé communities reported flooding after heavy rains. Church & Peace: Cameroon bishops wrapped up their 51st plenary assembly calling for unity and rejection of violence.

Floods in Yaoundé: Torrential rains have submerged parts of Cameroon’s capital, with the Central Post Office Roundabout and 20th May Boulevard hit hard, disrupting traffic and business as residents warn the yearly crisis persists. Presidential Travel: President Paul Biya left Yaoundé on June 7 for a brief private stay in Europe, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya; the destination and duration were not disclosed. Education Disruption: Cameroon’s GCE 2026 remaining papers were postponed by two weeks after a security breach saw exam materials leaked online, with written papers shifted from June 8–18 to June 22–July 2. Judicial Appointments: The Higher Judicial Council has been revived with renewed and new members appointed to ease court congestion and delays. Church Calls for Peace: Catholic bishops closed their 51st Plenary Assembly in Yaoundé urging citizens to reject division and violence, backing dialogue and unity. Sports & Talent: Football news links FC Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom to Union Berlin in a reported €20m summer move.