AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCameroon Security: Suspected Islamist militants carried out a pre-dawn attack on Madegoua village in the Far North, killing at least 15 people after men were tied up and executed, with villagers linking the assault to enforcement of earlier militant orders. Insecurity Spillover: In Nigeria’s Taraba, renewed clashes between Mambila and Fulani communities have killed scores and pushed hundreds to flee into Cameroon for safety. Trade & Policy: Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu urged the WTO to deliver concrete outcomes on food security and investment facilitation, warning that delays are eroding trust in the system. AfCFTA Practicalities: Gabon sent officials to Yaoundé to study how Cameroon implements AfCFTA, including how businesses use preferential tariff procedures. Telecom & Connectivity: Camtel plans 245 new mobile sites to expand coverage and narrow the network gap, with a major syndicated financing package supporting the rollout. Agriculture & Food Systems: WFP handed over a new administrative facility for MINADER in Maroua to strengthen support for smallholder farmers, while Cameroon approved a 2027 fish farming work plan to boost local supply and cut imports. Transport & Safety: A Cameroon-bound boat sank on Akwa Ibom’s Ibaka waterways; two were rescued and authorities urged operators to ensure seaworthy vessels and life jackets.
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