Gold Sector Crackdown: Cameroon announced a sweeping crackdown on gold mining after authorities said some firms under-report production and fuel illegal exports, costing the state about 2,000 billion CFA francs over five years; the government plans tighter site inspections, minimum delivery rules, better traceability, and court action against operators. Banking Liquidity Pressure: BEAC liquidity demand is rising again after policy easing, with banks requesting more than the central bank can supply in recent weekly auctions, including a shortfall during the July 14 injection. Timber Export Tax Impact: Higher export duties on raw logs are starting to bite: timber export duty receipts fell by 7.9 billion CFA francs in 2025, even as overall customs revenue grew. Water Reform Push: Cameroon’s water minister held B2B talks at the African Water Forum in N’Djamena with major water firms to speed reforms and expand access to clean drinking water. Mining for Growth Plan: Yaoundé says five mining projects and gold-sector reforms could bring the country close to 1 trillion CFA francs in the short term, aiming to diversify beyond oil. Student Visa Rules Spark Protests: Cameroonian students protested new French student-visa financial rules requiring full tuition payment proof or blocked funds before applications. Regional Security Link: Nigerian troops in Lagos arrested 24 foreign nationals in Epe, including 10 Cameroonians, handing them to immigration for further checks.