US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The State Department plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, with Yaoundé listed among the remaining processing cities—expected to start in June—meaning applicants from non-hub countries may have to travel farther. Security in Northwest: Suspected separatist fighters abduct 12 people, including 10 bus passengers, after stopping a bus on the Ndop–Bamenda route; movement on the highway is halted while searches continue. Digital Health Boost (Japoma): MTN Cameroon’s “21 Days of Y’ello Care” will fund a digital biomedical laboratory in Japoma District to improve diagnostic services and speed up reliable test results. Local Governance & PNDP: A new book launched in Yaoundé recounts PNDP’s two decades of participatory grassroots development, aiming to make the programme’s experience more accessible to the public. Child Protection Alarm: CENSREHURD condemns abuse against minors and calls for stronger laws and better enforcement to end impunity. Telecom Deal for SMEs: CAMTEL and GeCAM are set to sign a framework deal to support enterprises’ digital transition, including secure connectivity and data services. Cameroon Gold Scandal: Sonamines says 44 tonnes of gold were traced in Dubai from 2021–2025 versus only 148kg officially exported, pointing to major illicit losses.