Legal Challenge in Cameroon: Opposition lawyer Akere Tabeng Muna has filed a petition at the Constitutional Council challenging President Paul Biya’s eligibility to seek an eighth term, citing age, health and alleged reliance on third parties; a ruling is expected Friday at 11 a.m. at the Palais des Congrès, as tensions rise after the council upheld the exclusion of Maurice Kamto from the ballot and HRW condemned the move. Mining Tragedy on Cameroon–CAR Border: A landslide at the illegal Zamboye artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic near Cameroon has killed at least 100 people, with rescuers still searching for missing miners after tunnels collapsed; local sources say several victims were Cameroonian and the death toll could rise. Health Policy Push: African health leaders urged countries to integrate non-communicable disease services, medicines and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms, warning NCDs now account for over 37% of deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. WAFCON Celebrations: Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina reflected on the team’s historic WAFCON 2026 triumph and the massive welcome in Yaoundé, while CAF President Patrice Motsepe congratulated FECAFOOT boss Samuel Eto’o on the Lionesses’ title win. Power Infrastructure: SONATREL opened two international tenders for 225kV transmission infrastructure on the Cameroon–Chad electricity interconnector, covering high-voltage lines and substations toward the border. Food Security & SMEs: Cameroon allocated CFAF 400 million to support SMEs in distributing locally produced food under its import-substitution drive, aiming to strengthen storage, logistics and market access.