AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoU.S. Visa Crunch for Africa: The Trump administration plans to cut the number of U.S. embassies and consulates that process visas across Africa from nearly 50 to just 20 “hubs,” with Yaoundé listed among the remaining sites, expected to take effect in June. Cameroon Security Tour: Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji has begun a working visit to the East Region to assess security and socio-economic priorities with regional authorities. Yaoundé Infrastructure & Defence: The MINDEF boss inspected works at a military footwear production facility in Yaoundé, part of ongoing capacity-building efforts. Electric Mobility Investment: Spiro, operating in Cameroon among other markets, secured a $215M equity round to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across Africa. Electricity Loss Fight: Cameroon has started deploying 20,000 smart meters to cut fraud and losses in the power sector, backed by major financing. Child Protection Alarm in Yaoundé: Protests and a high-level government probe followed allegations of sexual abuse of a toddler in Odza, highlighting safeguarding gaps.
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