AGP Executive Report

Floods in Yaoundé: Torrential rains have submerged parts of Cameroon’s capital, with the Central Post Office Roundabout and 20th May Boulevard hit hard, disrupting traffic and business as residents warn the yearly crisis persists. Presidential Travel: President Paul Biya left Yaoundé on June 7 for a brief private stay in Europe, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya; the destination and duration were not disclosed. Education Disruption: Cameroon’s GCE 2026 remaining papers were postponed by two weeks after a security breach saw exam materials leaked online, with written papers shifted from June 8–18 to June 22–July 2. Judicial Appointments: The Higher Judicial Council has been revived with renewed and new members appointed to ease court congestion and delays. Church Calls for Peace: Catholic bishops closed their 51st Plenary Assembly in Yaoundé urging citizens to reject division and violence, backing dialogue and unity. Sports & Talent: Football news links FC Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom to Union Berlin in a reported €20m summer move.

Presidency Update: President Paul Biya has left Cameroon for a brief private stay in Europe, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya and senior aides, with destination and duration not disclosed. Education & Exams: Cameroon’s GCE 2026 written papers have been pushed back by two weeks after a security breach saw confidential materials leaked online; remaining papers shift from June 8–18 to June 22–July 2, while TVEE exams remain unchanged. Judicial Reform: The Higher Judicial Council has been revived with renewed and newly appointed members to ease court paralysis and delays blamed on long-standing vacancies. Public Finance Crackdown: Government has launched “Operation to clean up the State family allowances file,” warning of abnormal payroll trends and starting bank and tax-office verifications from June 25. Energy Reality Check: Nachtigal’s power output has surged to about 3.6TWh since full operation, but outages persist due to transmission and distribution bottlenecks. Maritime Security: Cameroon is removing foreign vessels from its registry amid scrutiny over alleged links to the Russian shadow fleet. Health Outreach: A Chinese medical team delivered free care to over 230 patients in Ngat-Bane near Yaoundé, reinforcing China-Cameroon ties. Sports: Colombe Sportive host Unisport in a title-decider Elite One clash, while Kuere Rodrigue wins stage one of the Cameroon International Cycling Tour.

Chinese Medical Outreach: A 25th batch of Chinese doctors delivered free care to over 230 patients in Ngat-Bane near Yaoundé, treating cases across internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, women’s health, eye care and rehabilitation, with the Mbalmayo mayor praising the annual mission for reaching people who struggle to access hospitals. Maritime Clean-up: Cameroon has started removing suspect foreign vessels from its maritime registry after scrutiny tied to the “Russian shadow fleet,” with transport officials citing irregular practices and links to sanctioned activities. Trade & Industry Push: In Yaoundé, entrepreneurs and experts urged reforms to help Cameroonian firms benefit from AfCFTA, while a Yaoundé rail corridor push advanced with plans for the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo line to connect rail, ports and mining exports. Water & Skills: CAMWATER reinforced Yaoundé water connection stocks with new kits, and the AfDB-backed PEAC programme entered its implementation phase to boost employability and industrial skills. Security & Justice: Cameroon also announced enforcement actions on tinted glass and covered plates in the FCT, alongside continued legal pressure in high-profile cases. Health & Social Services: A national awareness drive for inclusive education (“We Ring The Bell”) kicked off, and blood services rolled out activities ahead of World Blood Donor Day.

Health & Diplomacy: A 25th batch of Chinese medical teams offered free care to over 230 patients in Ngat-Bane (Centre Region), treating cases across eight departments and reinforcing Cameroon–China ties. Church & Governance: Yaoundé hosted the triple jubilee of the Pallottines, Spiritans and the Archdiocese of Yaoundé, with the Minister of Territorial Administration attending as Biya’s representative. Maritime Integrity: Cameroon began cleaning its maritime registry after concerns over foreign vessels linked to the “Russian shadow fleet,” delisting multiple ships under international scrutiny. Trade & Jobs: CEPI urged reforms so Cameroonian firms can better use AfCFTA opportunities, while in Douala, 50 women entrepreneurs received CFA53m in micro-financing to grow businesses. Infrastructure Push: Cameroon is moving ahead on the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo rail corridor, with a June 4 MoU expected to set a public-private framework. Security & Rights: Human rights groups condemned alleged degrading treatment of murdered trans woman Dolores, demanding justice. Public Finance Reform: Government launched Operation AALFA to audit family allowances and clean the payroll after a sharp rise in declared children. Education & Youth: MINESUP signed agreements with CAMTEL, SOPECAM and CCAA to expand internships and boost graduate employability.

Maritime Security: Cameroon has started removing several foreign vessels from its maritime registry after concerns they may have operated under the country’s flag while linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” and sanctioned oil shipments. Trade & Industry: Yaoundé hosted an AfCFTA policy forum where entrepreneurs and experts urged reforms to help local firms benefit from the continental trade deal, while another push backed the shift from transit corridors to industrial value chains through rail-port-mining partnerships. Transport Infrastructure: A key MoU was set for the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor, aiming to boost connectivity and industrial exports. Finance & Regulation: Banking supervisors from across Africa met in Yaoundé to strengthen prudential cooperation amid digital finance risks. Women & Youth Economy: Douala disbursed CFA53m in micro-financing to 50 women entrepreneurs, and a plantain programme equipped 500 students with starter kits and tissue-culture seedlings. Public Safety & Justice: Rights groups condemned degrading treatment of murdered trans woman Dolores, and Cameroon also reported a crackdown on tinted-glass vehicles in the FCT. US Visa Changes: The US plans to cut African visa-processing hubs to 20, with Yaoundé listed as one of the remaining sites.

Maritime Security: Cameroon has started delisting foreign ships from its maritime registry after concerns they may have operated under the country’s flag while linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” and sanctioned oil shipments, with Transport Minister Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle Bibehe saying at least eight vessels were flagged before a revised document was issued. Trade & Jobs: In Yaoundé, entrepreneurs and policy experts met under AfCFTA to push reforms that help Cameroonian firms benefit from continental trade, citing early export wins under the Guided Trade Initiative. Infrastructure Push: Cameroon is moving ahead with the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo rail corridor as the state, Africa Global Logistics and Camalco prepare a June 4 MoU framework for studies, financing, construction and long-term operations. Finance Oversight: Yaoundé hosts the Community of African Banking Supervisors meeting on strengthening prudential cooperation and financial stability amid rapid digital change. Women & Youth Economy: Douala women entrepreneurs received CFA53m in micro-financing, while a plantain programme handed start-up kits and plantlets to 500 students to boost the banana value chain. Public Safety & Rights: Human rights groups in Cameroon condemned alleged degrading treatment of murdered trans woman Dolores, demanding justice, as security authorities also intensify actions against crime-linked tinted vehicles.

Water Access Boost: CAMWATER in Yaoundé received 3,000 connection kits (1,500 of 40mm, 1,000 of 20mm, plus 500 extra 40mm) to speed new potable-water links for households, businesses and institutions in Yaoundé, Soa and Mbankomo. Security Crackdown: FCT police began enforcing a total ban on tinted glasses and covered number plates, impounding over 30 vehicles and linking the move to crime concealment; the command also announced arrests of suspected kidnappers. Justice Under Scrutiny: At the Yaoundé military court, forensic material was projected in the Matinez Zogo case, with the defence challenging the process after video projections of alleged torture. Governance & Rights: A government push to clean the public payroll (Operation AALFA) targets fraud in family allowance claims as the number of declared children rises sharply. Finance & Industry: Yaoundé hosted African banking supervisors (CABS) on prudential stability, while Cameroon, AGL and Camalco are set to sign an MoU on the Edéa–Kribi rail corridor. Women & Youth Economy: Douala women entrepreneurs received CFA53m in micro-financing; in Yaoundé, 500 students got plantain start-up kits under a programme targeting CFA855m turnover in 11 months. Church Updates: Pope Leo XIV accepted Bishop Jean-Bosco Ntep’s retirement in Edéa and appointed an apostolic administrator.

Financial Regulation & Stability: Yaoundé hosts the June 4–5 CABS conference, where African banking supervisors discuss how to tighten prudential cooperation as digital finance and new instruments reshape risks. Transport & Industry: Cameroon, AGL and Camalco are set to sign an MoU in Yaoundé on June 4 to advance the Edéa–Kribi rail corridor, linking rail, port and mining export ambitions. Court Update: The Matinez Zogo case returns to the spotlight as forensic material, including a projected video, is shown at the Yaoundé Military Court, detailing the torture alleged before his death. Gender-Based Violence Alarm: Government officials in Yaoundé say femicide and child abuse are rising fast, with most attacks linked to people close to victims; they call for tougher action and stronger protection. Inclusive Education Push: The “We Ring The Bell” campaign launches nationwide to boost inclusive education financing for children with disabilities. Higher Education Jobs Link: MINESUP signs new internship partnerships with CAMTEL, CCAA and SOPECAM to improve graduate employability. Public Payroll Crackdown: Operation AALFA begins steering to audit family allowances and clean up the payroll database. Power Sector Strain: Two plants suspend output on the Southern Interconnected Grid after financial disputes and payment delays, raising supply concerns. Aquaculture Drive: SIAC opens in Yaoundé as Cameroon pushes aquaculture to cut fish imports, with Kribi port zone investors targeted. US Visa Processing Overhaul: The US plans to cut visa-processing hubs in Africa to 20, with Yaoundé named among the remaining centres—meaning some applicants may face travel and higher costs.

Gender Justice Push: Cameroon’s government has sounded the alarm over a surge in femicide, rape and violence against minors, citing rising cases from 50 women murdered in 2023 to 77 in 2025, and calling for tougher legal action and stronger child protection. Public Finance Clean-up: Operation AALFA begins in Yaoundé to audit the family allowance payroll, aiming to verify birth certificates, remove fraudulently registered children and recover unduly paid sums. Church Calls for Peace: The Catholic bishops, through the NECC, renewed calls for peace and dialogue as Cameroon continues to face security and socio-economic crises. Higher Education Jobs Link: MINESUP signed agreements in Yaoundé with CAMTEL, SOPECAM and CCAA to expand internship access for both public and private university students. Power Sector Strain: Two plants (Kribi and Dibamba) suspended output on the Southern Interconnected Grid after account freezes tied to tax collection and wider payment delays, highlighting financial fault lines in electricity supply. Aquaculture Drive: SIAC opened in Yaoundé to boost local fish production and cut imports, while Kribi’s port industrial zone moves to attract aquaculture investors. US Visa Processing Changes: The US plans to cut African visa-processing missions to 20 hubs, with Yaoundé listed among the centres—meaning some applicants may face travel and higher costs. Security in the Northwest: Suspected separatists kidnapped 12 people from a bus in the Northwest, with authorities launching a search and ransom demands reported.

Gender Justice Push: Cameroon’s government has sounded the alarm over a surge in femicide, rape and child abuse, citing rising killings of women (50 in 2023, 67 in 2024, 77 in 2025) and warning that many attacks are carried out by people close to victims, as officials call for tougher action and stronger protection for minors. Population Census Update: The Prime Minister has extended the national population census to July 31 after complaints over faulty kits, poor access roads, enumerator strikes over unpaid allowances, and delays in reaching some communities. Power Sector Shock: Cameroon’s electricity system faces fresh strain after two plants on the Southern Interconnected Grid suspended output, linked to a tax dispute and wider payment delays in the sector. Aquaculture Drive: Cameroon opened the Kribi Industrial Zone to aquaculture investors under a new partnership, while the SIAC trade show in Yaoundé runs through June 6 to boost local fish production and cut imports. Trade & Transport Talks: Pro Meet Up 5 in Yaoundé is pushing a shift from transit corridors to industrial value chains, with a focus on pilot projects and regional integration. U.S. Visa Changes: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies across Africa to 20 hubs, with Yaoundé listed among the remaining centres. Business Calendar: PROMOTE 2026 preparations continue in Yaoundé, with support for SMEs to exhibit, and Afriland First Bank named sponsor for the Guardian Post Achievement Awards.

Aquaculture Push in Kribi: Cameroon’s MINEPIA and the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK) signed a partnership to speed up aquaculture in the Kribi Port Industrial Zone, with PAK set to identify and allocate 10 plots for investors and aquaculture operators. Child Protection and GBV Crackdown: A June 1 government press conference in Yaoundé vowed tougher action against femicide, child abuse and sexual violence, citing 1,599 cases of national violence (including 166 rapes and 50 femicides) recorded between January and April 2026. US Visa Processing Overhaul: The US plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Yaoundé, meaning applicants from non-hub countries may have to travel farther and face higher costs. Security Update: Interpol says Nigeria recorded 1,934 IED incidents from 2017–2024, while Cameroon saw a 421% rise in IED attacks between 2024 and 2025, with 99 casualties in 2025. Digital Health in Japoma: MTN’s “21 Days of Y’ello Care” will support a new biomedical laboratory at Japoma District Hospital to improve diagnostics and healthcare delivery. Local Governance Spotlight: A Yaoundé launch highlighted two decades of PNDP grassroots development through a new book on participatory local development.

US Visa Overhaul: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with Yaoundé among the remaining centres; applicants in non-hub countries may have to travel for interviews and procedures, with implementation expected in June. Refugee Protection: In Yaoundé, UNHCR praised Cameroon’s hospitality to refugees during an audience with MINAT, including plans to relaunch voluntary repatriation for CAR refugees. Child Protection Push: CENSREHURD condemned alleged abuse of minors in Yaoundé and urged stronger laws, better enforcement, and tougher action against impunity. Digital Health Investment: MTN Cameroon launched “21 Days of Y’ello Care,” including plans to build a digital biomedical laboratory at Japoma District Hospital to boost diagnostics. Local Development Book: PNDP’s national coordinator unveiled a book tracing over two decades of grassroots participatory development and decentralisation work. Security Alert: Suspected separatist fighters kidnapped 12 people (including 10 passengers) on the Ndop–Bamenda route in Cameroon’s Northwest, with ransom demands reported. Port Modernisation: Cameroon is advancing a Maritime Single Window platform to digitise ship clearance processes and reduce paperwork at Douala and Kribi. Bank Restructuring: General Bank of Cameroon, newly state-owned, is set to seek a capital increase ahead of new CEMAC minimum share-cap rules. Business & Trade: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire plan a visa exemption deal to ease travel and deepen economic ties.

US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, expected to take effect in June, meaning applicants in non-hub countries may have to travel farther for interviews and biometrics. Cameroon in the Hub List: Yaoundé is among the 20 cities retained for full processing, alongside Lagos, Abuja’s office reportedly set to lose services, and other regional gateways like Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Dakar, and Nairobi. Regional Impact on Travel Costs: Reports warn of higher travel expenses and longer journeys as fewer missions handle more applicants. Central Africa Trade Focus: In Yaoundé, a forum backed a shift from transit corridors to industrial value chains, pushing transport routes to become platforms for local processing and AfCFTA-linked growth. Health System Push: Cameroon is digitizing hospitals with a 29 billion CFA francs plan after patient deaths and doctor suspensions highlighted safety gaps. Electricity Loss Fight: MINEE has started deploying 20,000 smart meters to cut fraud and losses, targeting annual revenue leakages of over CFA 60 billion. Child Protection Alarm: Yaoundé faces public outrage after alleged sexual abuse of a toddler, triggering protests and a high-level government probe.

U.S. Visa Crunch for Africa: The Trump administration plans to cut the number of U.S. embassies and consulates processing visas across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” with changes expected in June—Yaoundé is listed among the remaining hubs. Health System Pushback: Cameroon is digitizing hospitals with a $51m, five-year plan after a wave of patient deaths and doctor suspensions in May, aiming for safer, more accountable care through electronic records and traceable prescriptions. Electricity Loss Fight: MINEE has started deploying 20,000 smart meters to curb fraud and cut the sector’s estimated CFA 60bn annual losses, as SOCADEL tackles a heavy debt and recovery gap. Child Protection Shock in Yaoundé: Protests followed alleged sexual abuse of a toddler, triggering a high-level government probe and expected sanctions against the school. Business & Infrastructure Moves: Douala advances its CFA335bn BRT project with a World Bank-backed update to the resettlement plan, while Cameroon courts diaspora housing investment via a new SIC partnership.

Africa Day & Banking: UBA marked Africa Day with group-wide celebrations across 20 markets, framing the bank as a “bridge” linking African economies through technology and capital. Social Economy Forum: Cameroon’s ministry confirmed FORA’ESS 2026 in Dakar (July 7–9) under Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aiming to boost social and solidarity economy policies and jobs. Trade & Exports: Cameroon and Germany discussed PROMOTE 2026 in Yaoundé (June 12–21) to deepen business ties, while the Cameroon Shippers’ Council launched SME support for the fair. Digital for Businesses: Camtel and Gecam signed a partnership to expand secure digital services for SMEs. Transport Upgrade (Douala): Douala City Council moved to update the BRT project’s Resettlement Action Plan ahead of corridor works. Health & Dignity: Yaoundé hosted “My Free Period” to tackle menstrual stigma, and schools rolled out the Sun App nutrition push. Wildlife & Justice: Cameroon is tightening coordination against wildlife trafficking under the EU/UNODC GUARD Wildlife project. Economy & Finance: A report says Cameroon loses about CFA162.8bn yearly from timber export mispricing, while Afreximbank became Cameroon’s top commercial creditor as market-based borrowing rises.

Energy & Infrastructure: An Egyptian-led Egyptian–Algerian consortium is pushing into Central Africa’s energy and engineering markets, with Cameroon flagged among early targets for solar and wind projects, plus plans to expand into fiber optic cable manufacturing. Defence Industry: Yaoundé’s Central Master Shoemaker Workshop is at 60% completion, aiming to supply shoes and boots for Cameroon’s defence and security forces. Urban Transport: Douala is moving ahead on its CFA335bn BRT push, with the city council set to update the Resettlement Action Plan ahead of corridor works. Digital Economy: Camtel and Gecam sign a three-year deal to boost secure, business-focused connectivity for SMEs, while export-focused training programs in Douala target U.S. market readiness as Cameroon seeks alternatives beyond AGOA. Governance & Crime: Cameroon is treating wildlife trafficking as organized crime, tightening coordination against poaching along the southern corridor. Social Impact: Yaoundé hosts a “My Free Period” festival to tackle menstrual stigma, while Source de Vie runs free meal distribution for vulnerable residents. Environment & Trade: A report alleges elite-linked logging mispricing tied to Cameroon’s Ebo Forest, as timber sector losses continue to drain public revenues. Business & Housing: Cameroon courts diaspora investment to close the housing gap through a new Diaspora-SIC framework.