AGP Executive Report

Public Finance Overhaul: Cameroon has launched an updated review of nearly CFAF 1 trillion in public administration deposits held by commercial banks, aiming to identify which funds can be moved into the Treasury Single Account and improve cash visibility. Security in the Far North: Authorities say they will strengthen the Lake Chad security response with a new elite BIR unit as Boko Haram threats renew, following a mission to Waza and meetings in Maroua. Anglophone Crisis Reminder: October 1 “ghost town” protests in the North-West and South-West again emptied streets and shuttered businesses, with security clampdowns and renewed debate over a decade of conflict. Industry Boost: Prometal SA secured a €40m (CFA26.2bn) Afreximbank revolving facility to keep steel operations running and fund key raw-material imports. Transport Watch: The Public Works minister inspected National Road No. 5 (Douala–Bekoko–Nkam Bridge), ordering damage surveys and emergency maintenance options. Energy Pressure: Cameroon’s diesel import cost jumped 49% in three months, widening the gap between import costs and the regulated pump price. Business & Jobs: A CFAF 2.81bn Kam Plaza Hotel project in Douala’s Japoma area won investment incentives, targeting 82 direct jobs. Sports—Cameroon in Focus: Cameroon’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign continues amid wider regional football shocks, while the NBA’s closure of its Africa academy is a blow to youth development.

Electricity & Energy: Cameroon met Citi to discuss financing options for the power sector as officials warn of a growing supply gap, with deficits projected from 130MW in 2027 up to 500MW by 2030 unless new generation comes online, alongside plans for debt refinancing, guarantees and a 200MW emergency solar push. LPG Supply in Yaoundé: The government set a daily cooking gas target of 200 tons for Yaoundé after shortages, with SCDP and private operators told to raise deliveries and clear bottlenecks to calm demand. Rail Corridor Push: Camrail was ordered to speed up and sign remaining contracts for the Douala–N’Djamena rail corridor component, with the World Bank pressing to overcome delays. Industrial Finance: Afreximbank approved a €40m revolving working-capital facility for Prometal to boost steel manufacturing and raw-material imports. Social Inclusion: Yaoundé launched a campaign to extract and resocialize street children and vulnerable youth, targeting at least 300 by December 2026. Trade & Development Financing: Cameroon urged full implementation of the Sevilla Development Financing deal at the UN, calling for fairer global financial architecture for the Global South. Coffee Farmers: Cameroon asked for better pay for coffee farmers facing rising compliance costs tied to sustainability and traceability rules.

Street Youth Push: Cameroon launched a Yaoundé campaign to extract and resocialize street children and vulnerable youth, targeting at least 300 cases by December 2026 through a coalition of ministries, the city council and civil society. Gas Supply Watch: The Minister of Water and Energy inspected SCDP’s Nsam depot to verify domestic gas volumes and enforce a daily 200-metric-ton delivery target for Yaoundé as shortages ease. Education Funding Reform: Cameroon plans to scrap the per-pupil capitation grant and move to a cost-based model that funds real running costs by location and institution needs, aiming to curb headcount fraud. Health Roadmap: WHO and Cameroon unveiled the 2025–2029 cooperation strategy in Yaoundé, prioritizing primary healthcare, universal coverage, emergency preparedness and health promotion. Media Crackdown: The CNC suspended Vision 4 for one month over its coverage of the Martinez Zogo trial, and also sanctioned L’Anecdote’s director. Wildlife Conservation: International groups renewed pressure on Vantara, arguing that despite legal reviews, transparency and incentives around animal imports still raise red flags.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions were held 1-1 by Congo in Brazzaville after Geltany Bantsiele’s early strike, with Melvin Zinga’s own goal restoring parity; it follows a 3-1 win over Comoros and leaves Cameroon on four points in Group G. AFCON 2027 Shock Results: Nigeria were thrashed 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, while Ghana crashed 4-2 to The Gambia and Cape Verde lost 2-1 to Rwanda—major blows that reshape the race for qualification. CAF Hosting Concerns: CAF has reportedly started contingency planning for AFCON 2027 amid worries about Kenya and Uganda’s readiness, with Morocco, South Africa and Algeria mentioned as possible standby options. Diplomacy & Migration: Washington has nominated Christian Jové Ehrhardt as its next ambassador to Yaoundé; he previously worked on U.S. “third country” deportation policy. Media Regulation: Cameroon’s NCC suspended TV station Vision 4 for one month over an allegedly abusive broadcast and repeated non-compliance. Business & Investment: Tower Resources secured presidential approval to transfer 42.5% in Cameroon’s Thali oil project to Prime Global Energies, tied to a $15m work program. Yaoundé Trade: Cameroon will host a second Indonesia-Cameroon Business Forum in October, aiming to deepen partnerships in agriculture, manufacturing and transport.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: DR Congo kept a perfect start, beating Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare as Yoane Wissa scored and set up Samuel Moutoussamy, while Marshall Munetsi replied late; Equatorial Guinea also won 1-0 over Sierra Leone in Yaoundé, and Tunisia were held 2-2 by Botswana in Rades. CEMAC Economy: BEAC left its key rate unchanged at 4.5% in Yaoundé and cut its 2026 growth forecast to 3%, with inflation projected around 2.2%. Gender-Based Violence: Cameroon faces mounting anger over femicides, with reports citing around 50 cases between January and April and calls for stronger action as a bill to make femicide a separate crime is set for parliament in November. Media Regulation: NCC suspended Vision 4 TV for one month and sanctioned executives after a disputed broadcast involving Barrister Félicité Esther Ziefman. Local Development & Trade: Cameroon will host a second Indonesia-Cameroon Business Forum in October, while World Tourism Day 2026 was marked in Yaoundé with an AI-in-tourism competition and new sector plans.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (DRC vs Zimbabwe): Yoane Wissa struck in the 30th minute and set up Samuel Moutoussamy as DR Congo beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare, with Marshall Munetsi replying late; the win keeps DRC perfect in Group E with six points from two matches. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Tunisia vs Botswana): Tunisia’s winless run stretched to eight games as Hazem Mastouri’s two goals were cancelled by Lebogang Ditsele for a 2-2 draw with Botswana in Rades, leaving both sides on two points in Group H. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Nigeria focus): Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Guinea-Bissau in a Group L showdown in Bissau, with both teams on three points and only one automatic spot up for grabs from the group. Yaoundé & energy supply: Cameroon’s energy minister carried out surprise inspections of Yaoundé service stations and LPG bottling plants to enforce supply stability. Business & investment: Cameroon invited local firms to explore the U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program, a $500m initiative that includes support for critical minerals projects. Human rights: UN experts warned that U.S. deportation deals are triggering a “cascade” of rights abuses across more than 35 countries. Culture & media: Cameroonian filmmaker Sahndra Fon Dufe was selected for the AuthenticA Series Lab, joining the program’s first all-female African cohort.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Yaoundé): Round two kicks off today with Equatorial Guinea hosting Sierra Leone at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, as both sides look to bounce back after opening defeats. Energy & Fuel Supply: Cameroon’s Energy Minister carried out surprise inspections across Yaoundé service stations and LPG bottling plants to check compliance and fix supply bottlenecks. Health & Law: SOGOC urged lawmakers to pass a dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights law, warning that gaps around Article 339 and strict penalties leave women exposed to unsafe abortions. Climate Resilience: Greenpeace Africa says Cameroon must move from endless emergency relief to real prevention and adaptation after recent floods in Douala and Limbé. Humanitarian Cross-Border Response: The Chadian and Cameroonian Red Cross strengthened flood preparedness with a joint simulation along the Chari River between N’Djamena and Kousseri. Public Service Accountability: Cameroon announced it has identified 5,971 civil servants who travelled abroad without return and redirected their salaries pending clearance.

Far North Crisis: Thousands of families fled to Waza after attacks near Makary and Medouga, with reports of at least 14 deaths and urgent needs for water and food. Humanitarian Update (Douala Floods): OCHA says floods affected over 500 households in Douala, displacing at least 200, with sanitation and drinking-water contamination risks. Public Service Crackdown: Cameroon will suspend salaries of nearly 6,000 public servants identified as travelling abroad without return unless they justify their status by end-October. Digital Government Push: A new training programme aims to boost digital skills across the civil service, improving efficiency and digitising procedures. Connectivity Upgrade: CAMTEL received new equipment for a network expansion meant to decongest sites and add new rural and semi-urban coverage. Governance & Accountability: CONAC-backed anti-corruption training targets investigators, while mayors across regions face summons over alleged financial misconduct. Politics (Opposition): Wouri-Est MP Nourane Moluh Hassana resigned from PCRN, citing internal tensions and differences. Culture & Diplomacy: Cameroon and France reviewed cultural ties, heritage preservation, and cooperation against illicit trafficking of cultural property. Sports (Women’s Football): Henriette Akaba joined a Saudi club, as she continues her rise after starring for Cameroon.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Cameroon kicked off its campaign with a 3-1 win over Comoros, with goals from David Ningo, Bryan Mbeumo and Danny Namaso, while early scorer charts after Matchday 1 highlighted Cameroon’s Mbeumo and Namaso among players on one goal. Opposition Politics: Wouri-East MP Nourane Foster has resigned from Cabral Libii’s PCRN, citing “profound ideological differences” and a breakdown of trust, and says she is joining the Social Pact for Governance (PSG). GBV Crisis: Cameroon recorded 4,883 reported gender-based violence cases between January and June 2026, with the Far North leading (1,828), followed by the South West (980) and North West (451), as insecurity and displacement worsen protection gaps. Regional Connectivity: Enugu Air launched a new direct air corridor between Enugu (Nigeria) and Douala (Cameroon), aiming to boost trade, tourism and faster movement of people and goods. Economy & Trade: EU support of about CFAF 31.6bn helped Cameroon’s banana sector between 2013 and 2024, improving yields and reducing losses, though export markets remain insufficiently diversified. Infrastructure Oversight: A review of major road contracts shows Chinese firms hold about 66% of listed road work in Cameroon’s Adamawa, North and Far North regions, with several projects still progressing slowly.

Air Connectivity: Cameroon has moved from talks to action on Libya’s proposed Tripoli–Yaoundé air corridor, setting up inter-ministerial working groups to assess operations, regulations and safety after a September 23 meeting with Libyan officials. Public Utilities: Cameroon’s Ministry of Water and Energy received the first batch of 16,000 smart electricity meters for government buildings, with more installations planned before year-end and a rollout to households starting in October. Gender-Based Violence: Cameroon recorded 4,883 reported GBV cases in the first half of 2026, with the Far North, South West and North West accounting for more than half, amid calls for stronger protection systems. Sports (AFCON 2027): Cameroon began AFCON 2027 qualifying with a 3-1 win over Comoros, while Bryan Mbeumo captained the side and scored as the Indomitable Lions set an early tone. Opposition Politics: Nourane Foster has resigned from the PCRN, citing ideological differences and an erosion of trust ahead of the 2027 elections. Media Rights: CPJ urged Cameroonian authorities to account for the detention of four journalists over the “minister’s glasses” case, after they were released without charge.

Court Battle Over Beliefs: Yaoundé-linked legal fight in the UK: Christian mental health worker Felix Ngole says “beliefs should not cost people their career” after a charity withdrew his job offer over online comments on marriage and sexuality, with his case heading to the Court of Appeal. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Cameroon opened the campaign with a 3-1 win over Comoros in Garoua, with goals from David Ningo, Bryan Mbeumo and Danny Namaso, while Bryan Mbeumo also debuted as captain and was praised by coach David Pagou. GBV Figures: Cameroon recorded 4,883 gender-based violence cases in the first half of 2026, led by the Far North (1,828), South West (980) and North West (451), amid rising protection concerns. Opposition Shake-Up: Nourane Foster resigned from the PCRN, citing ideological differences and a breakdown of trust, raising questions ahead of 2027 elections. Media Rights: CPJ urged accountability after four Cameroonian journalists were detained over an alleged theft of a minister’s glasses, then released without charge. Regional Connectivity: Cameroon moved from talks to action on a Tripoli–Yaoundé air route, setting up working groups to assess safety and regulations. Sports—Volleyball: Tunisia beat Cameroon 3-0 to win the African men’s volleyball title, while Cameroon secured a World Championship spot.

Press Freedom: CPJ says four Cameroonian journalists held over a minister’s missing glasses were released without charge, renewing calls to end arbitrary detention and protect media rights. Diaspora Strategy: MINREX and IOM convened a national consultation in Yaoundé to shape Cameroon’s diaspora engagement plan, stressing trust and non-remittance contributions. Roads & Payments: AfDB loan closure has left Chinese contractors owed about CFA12bn on the Maroua–Bogo–Pouss road, while the Ngaoundéré–Garoua project remains below 5% completion despite CFA30bn in advances. Urban Infrastructure: World Bank-backed sustainable cities project urges faster Douala and Yaoundé road and drainage works, still stuck in studies and procedures. Economy & Energy: TotalEnergies Marketing Cameroon posted CFA500.5bn revenue and CFA9.2bn profit in 2025; BEAC also raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850bn. Cocoa Compliance: Cameroon steps up EU deforestation-regulation readiness and will host the International Cocoa Initiative board in November. Sports: Cameroon beat Comoros 3-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifying; Leone Stars regroup in Yaoundé after a 3-2 loss to Zimbabwe.

Cocoa & Trade Compliance: Cameroon is stepping up cocoa compliance ahead of the EU’s deforestation rules, with work on legality, due diligence, sustainable production and producer support, and it will host the International Cocoa Initiative board in Yaoundé from Nov 2–5. Urban Infrastructure: The World Bank’s CFAF 120bn Sustainable Cities project is pushing faster road and drainage works in Douala and Yaoundé after delays tied to studies and procedures. Finance & Business: Cameroon’s logistics scene gets a boost as Afriland First Bank Côte d’Ivoire and Sky Motors launch Sky Logistics in Douala, while Cameroon also sees new SME-finance activity via Access Bank-linked programs across 14 countries. Energy & Mobility: Yango runs safety events in Yaoundé and Douala for partner drivers, and the city’s BRT push continues with upgrades planned for later years. Sports & National Pride: Samuel Eto’o backs Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, and Cameroon’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers kicked off with a 3-1 win over Comoros. Governance & Language: MINDDEVEL holds a workshop in Yaoundé to standardize bilingual terminology in local governance and civil status records.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers (Cameroon): Cameroon kicked off its campaign with a 3-1 win over Comoros, with David Roy Nyengue scoring early, Bryan Mbeumo doubling the lead, and Namaso sealing it late—while the match also featured a quick Comoros reply. Yaoundé Transport: Yaoundé has pushed back its Bus Rapid Transit plan by three years, moving construction to 2029 and aiming for commercial service in 2031. Cameroon-EU Agriculture: Cameroon is consolidating banana gains backed by over CFAF 31bn in EU support since 2013, with a focus on sustaining competitiveness and jobs. Cameroon Energy & Prices: The government has tightened LPG import and distribution rules to tackle cooking gas shortages, including delivery schedules and cylinder requirements for licensed distributors. Local Business & Tech: The Cameroon International Tech Summit (CITS26) in Yaoundé targets CFAF 28bn for about 100 start-ups, with mentorship and investor pitching. Media Rights: CPJ says four Cameroonian journalists jailed over a minister’s missing glasses were released without charge, calling for accountability. Regional Air Link: Enugu Air launched direct Enugu–Douala flights, boosting travel and trade between southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon’s economic hub.

Road Safety Call: Buea Catholic Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi urged motorbike riders to treat their work as service—protecting human life, respecting road users, obeying traffic rules, and rejecting dishonesty, exploitation, and drug or alcohol use. AFCON Qualifiers Focus: Cameroon’s international window kicks off with AFCON 2027 qualifiers, including Cameroon vs Comoros, as Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire prepare for a high-stakes Group C derby in Bouaké. Air Connectivity for Cameroon: Enugu Air launched its first international route on Sept. 23, flying Enugu–Douala twice weekly, strengthening southeast Nigeria–Cameroon travel links. Cameroon Economy Watch: Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP) reported CFA10.4 billion losses over 2024–2025 despite near-stable export volumes, while Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform opened financing talks with AFG Bank for the CFA160 billion logistics project. Sports Spotlight: Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba remains sidelined for Manchester United after an ankle ligament injury, with a return expected after the international break.

Security Watch: Jihadist groups are pushing further south from the Sahel into West Africa’s coastal belt, feeding off weak governance and criminal networks, while a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno’s Wumbi community killed a vigilante commander and four others and forced farmers to flee near the Cameroon border. Cameroon Politics & Health: President Paul Biya has returned to Switzerland after a serious malaise, with reports saying his condition is grave. Local Governance: Cameroon has doubled performance awards for councils executing public investment projects, giving CFAF 500 million to 10 municipalities for 2025. Education & Labour: Government announces fresh lecturer payments amid a looming SYNES strike, including FCFA 1.77bn for university research modernisation allowances for Q1 2026. Economy & Trade: Cocoa farmgate prices in Cameroon have fallen by up to CFA200 per kg in recent weeks, though still above Côte d’Ivoire’s levels. Business & Finance: SCB Cameroon says customer financing rose to CFA504.96bn in August, while deposits edged up more slowly. Tech & SMEs: NativeTalk launches an AI app to help African SMEs manage customer conversations across multiple channels. International Links: Enugu Air launches its maiden international flight to Douala, boosting Nigeria–Cameroon connectivity.