AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOil and Transparency: Cameroon has opened six oil exploration blocks across three basins, seeking fresh investment as it presses for the removal of its EITI suspension. The government says it will publish petroleum contracts and financial data and widen civil-society participation. Transport: A €212.35 million Islamic Development Bank loan will fund the rehabilitation of the Douala–Bafoussam road and feeder routes, linking the commercial hub with agricultural areas. Public Spending: President Paul Biya’s 2027 budget circular targets at least 30% of the budget for investment, while prioritising unfinished projects and unpaid bills over new works. Forestry: The government plans to extend its ban on raw-log exports beyond the 91 timber species already restricted, though it has not set out the new list or timetable. Anti-Corruption: CONAC says losses linked to corruption rose 54% to CFA6.27 billion in 2025; authorities also reported CFA5.82 billion in recovered assets. Malaria Innovation: Cameroonian student Ulrich Mefenya Tanetsing has developed an AI-powered device that identifies malaria-carrying mosquitoes by their wingbeat and uses sound to disrupt their navigation.
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