US-Cameroon Ties & Investment: Cameroon used a new bilateral Economic and Commercial Dialogue with the United States to pitch major projects including the $3bn Grand Eweng dam, a proposed Douala airport and data/cloud infrastructure, while investors flagged foreign-exchange limits, fintech rules, financing gaps and administrative hurdles as key blockers. Port & Energy Security: At Douala port, a U.S. congressional delegation met port officials on maritime security and modernization plans; separately, the energy minister toured Kribi Port to assess measures to secure power and water, including a 225/30 kV substation for the industrial-port complex. Banking Watch: The AfDB warned that Cameroon’s takeover of Société Générale Cameroun (now General Bank of Cameroon) reflects a growing state footprint in banking, raising fiscal and governance risks amid repeated public recapitalizations. Security & Justice: Cameroon police arrested a top suspect in the murder of popular gay man Paul Gérard in Douala, as the case continues to draw attention to violence against LGBTI people. Opposition Politics: FCC leader Jean Michel Nintcheu renewed calls for President Paul Biya to resign, arguing one-man rule has gone on too long. Sports & Society: Cameroon’s Lionesses were celebrated at Unity Palace after winning WAFCON, while basketball coverage highlighted Cameroon’s physical win over Nigeria in qualifiers.