AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSecurity Watch: Jihadist groups are pushing further south from the Sahel into West Africa’s coastal belt, feeding off weak governance and criminal networks, while a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno’s Wumbi community killed a vigilante commander and four others and forced farmers to flee near the Cameroon border. Cameroon Politics & Health: President Paul Biya has returned to Switzerland after a serious malaise, with reports saying his condition is grave. Local Governance: Cameroon has doubled performance awards for councils executing public investment projects, giving CFAF 500 million to 10 municipalities for 2025. Education & Labour: Government announces fresh lecturer payments amid a looming SYNES strike, including FCFA 1.77bn for university research modernisation allowances for Q1 2026. Economy & Trade: Cocoa farmgate prices in Cameroon have fallen by up to CFA200 per kg in recent weeks, though still above Côte d’Ivoire’s levels. Business & Finance: SCB Cameroon says customer financing rose to CFA504.96bn in August, while deposits edged up more slowly. Tech & SMEs: NativeTalk launches an AI app to help African SMEs manage customer conversations across multiple channels. International Links: Enugu Air launches its maiden international flight to Douala, boosting Nigeria–Cameroon connectivity.
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