WAFCON 2026 (Cameroon focus): Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked the quarter-finals after a 6-2 demolition of Egypt, setting up a blockbuster last-eight clash with Cameroon; coach Justine Madugu called it “a final” and said his side will not take chances for granted. WAFCON 2026 (Ghana/Mali): Former Black Queens coach Mercy Tagoe Quarcoo urged Ghana to stay calm and make smarter decisions in the final third as they face Mali in a do-or-draw Group D match in Rabat. Diplomacy/Visas: The U.S. plans to close its Douala branch office as visa services shift to Yaoundé-based hubs, a move that could raise costs for applicants in Cameroon’s commercial capital. Politics/Leadership: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya remains abroad for about two months, with renewed debate over a possible “power vacuum” as officials insist institutions are functioning normally. Energy/Business: SNH and Octavia Energy have completed talks for a Production Sharing Contract covering the Bolongo exploration block, paving the way for exploration steps. ICT/Youth: Cameroon wrapped its 2026 national ICT project competition in Yaoundé, themed on protecting cyberspace from AI misuse and promoting digital patriotism. Sports (Football governance): CAF overturned sanctions on FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o, clearing him after an appeals decision tied to a 2025 AFCON match. Environment (Douala): A tree-planting push in Douala aims to plant 20,000 trees by 2027, with 10,000 targeted for 2026.