AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoUS-Cameroon Economic Talks: The US Embassy in Yaoundé says American firms are pursuing about $7bn (CFAF 4trn) in Cameroon projects after a bilateral dialogue in Yaoundé on Aug. 27, covering energy, mining, transport, tech, forestry and logistics, with working groups set to keep momentum into 2027. Gender-Based Violence: Cameroon’s MINPROFF warns femicides are rising and that official figures are only “the tip of the iceberg,” as weak prevention and justice systems leave victims with limited protection. Cocoa Shock: Cameroon’s cocoa export earnings plunged 63% in 2025-26 as shipments and prices fell, with ONCC reporting lower marketed production and higher stocks. Phone-Blocking Plan: Cameroon is reviving a plan to block unregistered phones from September to recover CFAF 25bn in annual customs revenue. Power & Governance: Coverage again spotlights President Paul Biya’s long rule and the political machinery that keeps government running during his extended absences. Regional Diplomacy: Cameroon’s Senate vice president met Cambodia’s Hun Sen leadership in Phnom Penh to discuss closer parliamentary ties and possible friendship groups. Sports & National Attention: Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses’ AFCON success is used in political messaging, while broader regional sports governance stories continue to draw attention.
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