AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStudent Mobility & Visas: Cameroonian students and parents protested after Campus France Cameroon said visa issuance for France now requires proof of full tuition payment or available funds, with some reporting rejection over a €25,000 demand. Governance & Accountability: Cameroon’s Supreme State Audit Office (CONSUPE) is training officials in Garoua to curb treasury losses and improve public finance management. Public Finance Risk: Cameroon may lose about CFA292 billion in AfDB funding if key agreements aren’t signed and disbursement requests made on time. Water Security: Cameroon presented a nearly $4bn Water Compact at the African Water Forum, seeking partner financing to expand safe water access. EU Support for Jobs: The EU and Cameroon opened applications for a CFA9.8bn business support program (PAD-CV) to back value chains from cocoa to rice, with focus on women and youth. Regional Integration: Chad announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027. Sports & National Pride: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses unveiled their ceremonial WAFCON kit as they prepare for Morocco. Economy Watch: Cameroon’s domestic VAT collection missed its Q1 target, though import VAT helped keep total VAT broadly stable. Maritime Trade: Douala port resumed operations after a vessel collision temporarily disrupted access.
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