AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomatic Downsizing: The U.S. State Department has notified Congress it plans to close five overseas missions—Douala (Cameroon), St George’s (Grenada), Nagoya (Japan), Medan (Indonesia) and Winnipeg (Canada)—as part of a broader “America First” push to cut costs and streamline government. Transport & Maritime Integrity: In Yaoundé, Cameroon and the U.S. discussed reforms to curb fraudulent use of the Cameroonian maritime flag, including steps after Cameroon suspended ship registrations in February 2026 and began deregistering vessels. Public Health Boost: Cameroon launched a three-year pandemic preparedness programme backed by nearly $160m to strengthen disease surveillance, labs, emergency response and health workforce training. Fuel Security: SCDP awarded a 2.359bn FCFA contract to expand the Ngaoundéré depot with a new 3,000m³ diesel tank, aiming to ease fuel scarcity in northern regions. Sports—WAFCON: Cameroon’s Women’s AFCON campaign kicks off with a Mali clash, as the team looks to bounce back and start strong. Yaoundé Tech: The fifth ICT Innovation Week finalists are set to pitch projects in Yaoundé.
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