AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLeadership Watch: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé after a record 73 days abroad, ending weeks of speculation over his health and who was running the country while he was away. Maritime Security: Pirates have hijacked a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, M/V LUTUF, off Somalia’s Puntland coast with six Indians among the 10 crew; the vessel was carrying Turkish weapons and communications gear, while a separate tanker was also seized in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. Public Finance: Customs and CRADEC are discussing reforms for the 2027 Finance Law, including linking taxpayer databases and tightening controls to plug revenue leakages. Local Economy: CAMWATER has set a CFAF2.35 billion revenue target for Douala and Yaoundé, pushing new connections, anti-fraud measures and more electronic payments. Health & Governance: Yaoundé’s Central Hospital director unveiled a new magazine to document reforms and innovations. Sports: Cameroon’s Lionesses’ WAFCON triumph continues to dominate headlines, with officials welcoming the champions back to Yaoundé.
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