Security at Douala Port: Cameroon inaugurated a new operational base for the Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) to tighten protection at the country’s main maritime gateway, boosting patrols, monitoring and rapid response. Human Rights & Justice: Douala Archbishop Samuel Kleda renewed calls against forced disappearances, arbitrary detention, inhumane prison conditions and corruption in the judicial system. Food & Jobs: Government upgraded Ndop rice facilities with new milling equipment after investing over CFA4bn, aiming to lift annual output from 21,000 to 100,000 tons. Energy & Investment: SNH says Cameroon is shifting from the wind-down of Hilli Episeyo FLNG to a broader gas push, spotlighting the Yoyo–Yolanda project and new exploration blocks. Tax Cooperation: Cameroon identified about CFA64.5bn (€98.4m) in additional tax revenue through international information exchange since 2012. SME Growth: Cameroon’s formal SMEs rose 6.5% in 2025 to 472,208, with youth and women driving new business creation. Wildlife Under Threat: Mandrills in Cameroon face poaching and illegal pet trade despite their role in rainforest ecosystems. Regional Sports: Cameroon beat South Sudan 78-74 in FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Douala, while WAFCON 2026 fixtures for the Black Queens were revised with the team based in Casablanca.