AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMpox Update: WHO says the global mpox risk remains moderate, with Africa at about 75% of July cases; 11 African countries reported active transmission, and Cameroon is among those with the highest numbers. Anglophone Crisis Violence: Gunmen opened fire at a bar in Bamenda, Northwest Region, killing at least three and injuring two, as separatists push a weeklong lockdown. Kidnapping in West Cameroon: Suspected separatists kidnapped seven people from a family compound in Bangourain (Noun division), triggering a manhunt. Football Governance Shock: Samuel Eto’o faces fresh allegations of embezzlement linked to Cameroon FA finances, with claims he redirected appearance fees into a personal Qatar bank account. Trade & Transport: Cameroon and Egypt discussed speeding up air, maritime and port/rail cooperation, including a long-pending air transport deal. Business & Energy: Fintech Optasia plans electricity lending in markets where it operates, expanding beyond airtime credit and microfinance. Customs Crackdown: Cameroon Customs extended an anti-smuggling awareness campaign to the Far North, targeting informal imports dominated by the region.
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