US-Cameroon Investment Push: The US Embassy says American firms are pursuing nearly $7bn (CFAF 4tn) in Cameroon across energy, mining, transport, tech, forestry and logistics, discussed at the first US-Cameroon Bilateral Economic and Commercial Dialogue in Yaoundé, with follow-up talks planned in the US in 2027. Port and Maritime Security: A US Congress delegation met Douala port officials on maritime security and presented modernization plans, including expansion toward Essengue, Manoka Island and the Wouri right bank. Petroleum Storage Drive: SCDP inaugurated new fuel and LPG facilities in Douala, boosting Bonabéri LPG capacity by 40% to 3,500 tons, as Cameroon stays import-dependent after SONARA’s shutdown. Cocoa Slump: Cameroon’s cocoa export earnings fell 63% in 2025-26, with shipments down and inventories rising, raising pressure on farmers and exporters ahead of EU rules. Cholera Prevention: MSF and the Ministry of Health are strengthening cholera prevention by putting communities at the center of hygiene and sanitation efforts in Yaoundé’s Djoungolo. Road Safety: A crash on RN3 between Douala and Edéa killed seven and injured 10, renewing calls for stronger enforcement. Governance and Opposition: Opposition leader Jean Michel Nintcheu renewed calls for President Biya to resign, while civil society groups demand clarity after his long absence. Women’s Football: The Indomitable Lionesses’ WAFCON triumph continues to dominate headlines, with Biya receiving the team and Orange Cameroun celebrating the champions.