AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Shake-up: Cameroon’s government formally installs SOCADEL to take over electricity distribution from ENEO, with Minister Gaston Eloundou Essomba calling it a “historic turning point” after the state’s renationalisation push. Investment Push: The IPA kicks off a nationwide campaign for a new investment incentives ordinance, promising faster approvals via a one-stop shop. Trade Deal Drift: 19 WTO members agree not to impose duties on e-commerce, even as a broader WTO deal remains stuck. Cameroon Governance & Justice: The presidency orders checks into billionaire Baba Danpullo’s 3-year legal fight with MTN, while a UN-backed human-rights report says court rulings across Africa often fail to become real justice. Mining Crackdown: Cameroon’s mines ministry says it found 200+ illegal gold mining firms, mostly foreign-owned. Education & Tech: Minister Nalova launches a second “intelligent classroom” in GHS Limbe. Sports Spotlight: AFCON U17 continues—Uganda’s Laryea Kingston praises a 3-0 win over DR Congo; Cameroon’s Eseme wins men’s 100m gold in Accra.
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