World Cup Fever: Cameroon’s spotlight is on the tournament as Brazil open their campaign against Morocco in Group C, with coach Carlo Ancelotti confirming Neymar is ruled out of the opener due to a calf injury; Brazil are favourites, but Morocco’s counter-attacking threat keeps the matchup wide open. Security in the Northwest: At least two Cameroonian soldiers were killed in an Ambazonia separatist ambush in Belo, with attacks on civilians and security forces reported to have intensified in recent weeks. Trade & Investment: Yaoundé and Abu Dhabi have started talks on a new framework to deepen trade and investment, including a possible Comprehensive Investment Partnership Agreement, with non-oil trade cited at $1.24bn in 2024. Education-to-Work Pipeline: Cameroon’s Higher Education Ministry signed partnerships in Yaoundé with Sopecam, Camtel and the CCAA to expand internships and boost graduate employability in media, telecoms and civil aviation. Local Governance & Youth Sport: Greenfield will host a free World Cup livestream watch party for the USA–Australia match, with limited seats prioritising youth soccer teams. Diplomacy: President Paul Biya congratulated Vladimir Putin on Russia Day, expressing hopes for stronger Russian-Cameroonian relations.