AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFar North Crisis: Hundreds of people fled homes after an armed group raid in Madegoua near Makary killed 15, with displacement spreading toward Kousseri, Mora and Waza and local health services bracing for a humanitarian crunch. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Cameroon’s “glasses” court case has sentenced four journalists over a minister’s eyewear dispute, reigniting debate over judicial limits and the chilling effect on media scrutiny. Electricity & Economy: Cameroon and the IMF met to discuss stabilising the power sector, including transmission upgrades and a World Bank-backed plan to replace 50,000 wooden poles with concrete. Infrastructure Watch: Douala airport terminal renovation has shortlisted six firms for the RAP-AID building works, while the Kribi-Lolabé highway is running at only 25% of projected traffic, pushing PPP contract talks. Energy Projects: ARSEL says Cameroon is in talks over two new solar plants—200 MW in Ntui and 44 MW in Banyo—both still at early feasibility stages. Sports & Culture: Mbappé reiterated his African roots and said he would dedicate a Ballon d’Or to Africa; meanwhile, Cameroon’s Lekié FF is among teams linked to the 2027 Women’s Champions Cup finals.
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