World Cup 2026 (Africa spotlight): BBC Sport Africa says 10 African countries will feature at the expanded 48-team World Cup, with Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo tipped to carry the Black Stars’ hopes in Group L, while Cape Verde debuts and DR Congo return after decades. Humanitarian Pressure (Sahel): The UN warns about 24 million people need aid across the Sahel, citing worsening violence and climate shocks, including northern Cameroon. Cameroon Economy (oil transit): Cameroon collected CFA12.2bn in transit fees from Chad’s crude exports in the first four months of 2026, up 11%, under the Chad–Cameroon pipeline. Central Africa Trade (Yaoundé): Pro Meet Up 5 in Yaoundé launched under the theme “Central Africa 2035,” aiming to turn integrator corridors into value-chain engines, with government and private-sector partners. Business & SMEs (PROMOTE 2026): The Cameroon Shippers’ Council says it will support selected SMEs to take part in the 2026 Yaoundé International Business, SME and Partnership Exhibition, with applications due June 8. Public Safety (viral misinformation): Cambodia’s “deport Africans” notice circulating online is fake, officials say, after the claim targeted Africans including Cameroonians. Health & Security (global): Two NIH-linked researchers, including a Cameroonian, face US charges over alleged mpox smuggling from Congo.