AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSecurity: Journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering after being shot in Bamenda on October 14; a young girl was killed in the attack, renewing concern over civilian safety in the conflict-hit Northwest. Presidency: The government says 93-year-old Paul Biya is alive and working, rejecting online death rumours. But expectations of a promised government reshuffle remain unmet, and the vice-president’s post is still vacant, fuelling succession concerns. Anglophone Crisis: Human rights lawyer Felix Agbor Balla is urging Yaoundé to pursue dialogue, warning that continued refusal to negotiate risks deepening the conflict and its humanitarian toll. Energy: Cameroon has opened a new oil licensing round for six blocks, including Zina and Makary in the Far North, where exploration stalled amid security threats. Separately, the state’s stake in Sonara has risen to 98.09% after a recapitalisation diluted minority shareholders. Development: The World Bank approved $5 billion for Cameroon, with $4.13 billion in financing deals signed. Women’s Safety: Protests and calls for stronger laws are growing as reports of femicide mount, with nearly 70 killings reported this year.
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