AGP Executive Report

Energy & Infrastructure: SCDP and PAK have signed protocols in Kribi to kick off the Mboro hydrocarbons terminal project, with a first-phase plan for 140,000 m³ refined products storage and 12,000 tonnes of LPG—aimed at boosting Cameroon’s downstream logistics and energy security. Climate Resilience: Ahead of the Niger Basin climate programme’s 2027 deadline, Cameroon’s economy ministry says implementation is being accelerated with support from AfDB, the Green Climate Fund, the EU and German cooperation, including CFA134bn total funding and over CFA9bn earmarked for Cameroon. Trade & Investment: Cameroon and the UAE are discussing a new trade/investment framework in Yaounde, including a possible Comprehensive Investment Partnership Agreement, after non-oil trade hit $1.24bn in 2024. Education & Jobs: MINESUP says partnerships signed in Yaounde will strengthen graduate employability through practical experience with SOPECAM, CAMTEL and CCAA. Digital Governance: A Yaounde workshop by Paradigm Initiative and Civic Watch Cameroon reviewed cyber and telecom laws for human-rights alignment in the digital age. Healthcare: CNTS launches a blood donation push ahead of World Blood Donor Day as Cameroon still faces a yearly shortfall of over 200,000 units. Telecoms: NuRAN Wireless secured a mandate for up to $12m to expand rural mobile and broadband coverage across multiple African markets. Security & Economy: Cameroon’s gendarmerie says it dismantled a large counterfeit currency production operation in Douala, arresting suspects including a Chinese national.

Digital Education Push: Cameroon is rolling out student digital IDs for secondary schools, linking unique learner numbers to academic records, payments and school services via an MTN Cameroon partnership—another step in digitising education management. Telecom & Media Expansion: Camtel launches Cameroon’s first Telecommunications Museum exhibition in Yaounde, while Togo’s New World TV expands 2026 World Cup sports distribution across nine African countries through Orange’s Max it super-app, boosting licensed access and monetisation. Security & Illicit Finance Crackdown: Cameroon’s gendarmerie dismantled a large counterfeit currency factory in Douala, arresting suspects including a Chinese national and seizing industrial printing equipment and chemicals. Business & Investment Links: A Moroccan business delegation of 25 firms is set to visit Cameroon in November to deepen investment ties across agro-food, infrastructure, logistics, renewables, mining and ecotourism. SME Support: Access Bank Cameroon will participate in PROMOTE 2026 in Yaounde with conferences on SME formalisation, trade finance, value chains and digital banking. Mining Sector Focus: The Baraza Mining Forum in Yaounde highlights that Cameroon’s mining ambitions hinge on transport, power, financing, governance, local content and processing capacity. Energy & Jobs Risk: A power crisis has shut down Cimencam’s cement plant in Figuil, putting nearly 200 jobs at risk and disrupting quarry supply. FDI & Jobs Insight: A Cameroon study finds joint ventures drive more employment than wholly foreign-owned firms—42.7% of surveyed companies account for 60.5% of reported jobs.

SME Finance & Trade: Access Bank Cameroon will spotlight SME formalization, women entrepreneurship, trade finance and digital banking at PROMOTE 2026 in Yaoundé (June 12–21), with daily conferences from June 15–20. Mining & Jobs: The Baraza Mining Forum opened in Yaoundé to tackle the real bottlenecks holding back Cameroon’s mining ambitions—transport, energy, financing, governance, local content and processing capacity. Land & Palm Oil: The Apouh–Socapalm land dispute in Edéa I was postponed to July 2 after a courthouse power outage; residents want return of nearly 200 hectares. Infrastructure Financing: Cameroon is seeking partners to fund the Yaoundé bypass (over CFA1.26 trillion / $2.2bn); Indian firm Ashoka Buildcon has entered with an EPC-plus-financing proposal. Energy & Industry: A power crisis has shut down Cimencam’s cement plant in Figuil, risking nearly 200 jobs and disrupting quarry supply. Regional Trade Signals: BEAC’s CEMAC export index rebounded in Q1 2026 as global energy prices rose, lifting oil and gas values. Payments for Cross-Border Commerce: Yuno partnered with Onafriq to connect merchants to 43 African markets via one integration, tapping nearly 1bn mobile wallets and 500m bank accounts. AI in Cameroon: Google says Ask Gemini in Chrome is rolling out across Africa, including Cameroon. Public Oversight: Cameroon’s National Assembly opened its 2026 session calling for stronger mining oversight, land governance reforms and focus for the 2027 budget.

Parliament & Budget Oversight: Cameroon’s National Assembly opened its Second Ordinary Session in Yaoundé, pushing lawmakers to tighten oversight of the mining sector, reform land governance, and focus budget talks on cost of living, youth jobs, and access to basic services ahead of the 2027 Budget Policy Debate. Mpox Response: Government urged armed separatist groups in the Anglophone regions to allow safe access for healthcare and humanitarian workers as mpox spreads, with transport workers flagged as an early cluster. Security & Money: Security forces in Douala and Yaoundé intensified action against counterfeit currency networks, including a suspected coin-production ring and arrests linked to fake banknotes. Aquaculture & Ports: The Livestock ministry and Kribi Port Authority signed a partnership to expand fish farming in the Kribi Port Industrial Zone, including land allocation for operators. Transport Infrastructure: Cameroon advanced the Edea–Kribi rail corridor via a public-private partnership MoU covering studies, design, financing, construction and operations. Payments Expansion: Yuno partnered with Onafriq to give merchants access to pan-African payments across 43 markets and nearly 1 billion mobile wallets. Investor Confidence: A UNIDO-IPA survey says foreign firms in Cameroon plan about $166.8m in reinvestment and most expect to expand. Business Climate Fair: SAGO 2026 opened in Yaoundé with PPPs at the center of financing infrastructure and jobs under NDS30.

Aquaculture & Ports: Cameroon’s Livestock ministry and the Kribi Port Authority have signed a partnership to expand fish farming in the Kribi Port Industrial Zone, including allocating 10 plots to investors and easing access to port services to boost local production and cut fish imports. Rail & Logistics: Government, AGL and CAMALCO signed an MoU to update studies and structure financing for the Edea–Kribi rail corridor (about 185 km), aimed at lowering transport costs and strengthening Kribi’s role as a Central Africa logistics hub. Palm Oil Supply: The government convened stakeholders to tackle a palm oil shortage as international prices surge and domestic supply falls below 10,000 tonnes, with plans to curb informal bulk sales and improve traceability and value distribution. Mobile Connectivity Finance: NuRAN Wireless secured up to USD 12m debt financing to accelerate mobile and broadband rollout, entering Côte d’Ivoire and starting 3G deployment in Cameroon. Energy & Power: Cameroon’s Cimencam Figuil plant remains shut a year after launch, highlighting ongoing power and energy constraints. Digital Economy & Business: Cameroon’s MINESUP signed alliances with CAMTEL, SOPECAM and CCAA to boost graduate employability, while Cameroon’s higher education ministry backs employability agreements. Security & Trade: Separatist violence in the Northwest/Southwest continues, with reports of students killed in Bambui, while regional trade groups elsewhere push for better road rehabilitation to revive cross-border commerce. Climate & Governance: UN officials warn Central Africa’s political gains are fragile amid security deterioration, humanitarian emergencies and shrinking civic space.

Public Finance: Cameroon will pay over CFA120bn to 2023 bondholders on June 23, combining principal and interest across tranches, after raising CFA176bn in the original ECMR issue. Public Sector Jobs: Despite wage-bill pressure, the government plans to recruit 2,090 new public employees in 2026, led by health (200 specialist physicians) and education (1,000 teachers). Energy & Industry: Cimencam Figuil (Cimfig) has suspended production after the Northern Interconnected Grid suffered a major power crisis, showing the electricity squeeze is now hitting productive firms. Transport & Trade: Cameroon and partners are pushing the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo rail corridor to link inland production to the deep-water port of Kribi, aiming to cut logistics time for mining and industrial cargo. Telecom Regulation: Cameroon orders MTN and Orange to block 700,000+ smuggled phones and digital devices from local networks. Agribusiness: Banana exports rose 1.5% in May 2026 as smaller growers offset drought-linked declines from PHP. Security: Suspected separatist gunmen killed two students in Bambui, underlining risks to education and local livelihoods.

Rail & Industry: Africa Global Logistics has joined Cameroon’s government and CAMALCO to develop the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor, aiming to link mining and industrial zones to the deep-water Port of Kribi and boost investor appeal. Power Sector: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to stabilise electricity procurement, tackle inherited debt and reduce recurrent outages, with negotiations planned with lenders for refinancing and restructuring. Agribusiness: Cameroon’s banana exports rose 1.5% in May 2026 as smaller producers (CDC, CDBM) offset a drought-hit decline from PHP. Security: Suspected separatist fighters shot and killed two university students in Bambui (Northwest), with authorities promising increased patrols. Youth & Innovation: Yango and Zindi hosted a Yaoundé mobility AI hackathon, drawing 300+ participants and generating 861 model submissions for smarter urban transport. Sports Medicine & Football Economy: FECAFOOT signed a framework deal with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to improve healthcare and medical evacuations for Cameroonian footballers. Governance & Social Protection: Cameroon launched a nationwide audit (AALFA) of family benefit payments after a sharp jump in declared children on the public payroll.

CEMAC Monetary Policy: BEAC has suspended new refinancing under its productive-investment facility (Window B) for commercial banks, saying it’s a temporary move to modernize the operating framework while it continues processing earlier applications. Energy & Industry: Cameroon’s SCDP is expanding its Bonabéri LPG terminal to ease supply bottlenecks, targeting a near doubling of daily loading capacity (from 1,000 to ~1,950 tons) and boosting rail loading. Transport Infrastructure: Cameroon signed an MoU to develop the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor with Africa Global Logistics and CAMALCO, aiming to improve freight links to the Port of Kribi and industrial zones. EV Investment: Spiro secured $215m in equity to scale electric mobility and battery-swapping across Africa, including Cameroon, where it already runs a growing network. Sports & Business: FECAFOOT partnered with Turkey’s Memorial Hospital Group to guarantee advanced healthcare for Cameroonian footballers, including specialized medical evacuations. Flooding Disruptions: Heavy rains submerged parts of Yaoundé, including the Central Post Office Roundabout, disrupting traffic and commerce. GCE Exam Shock: Cameroon rescheduled remaining 2026 GCE papers by two weeks after leaked confidential materials were circulated online. Agribusiness: Cameroon banana exports rose 1.5% in May 2026 to 14,690 tons, driven by CDC and CDBM despite lower volumes from PHP.

Transport & Trade: Cameroon signed an MoU to develop the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway corridor, linking production areas to the Port of Kribi and the Kribi industrial-port zone to boost freight and mining-led trade. Energy & Power: Nachtigal’s hydro plant has reached about 3.6TWh injected into Cameroon’s grid since full operations began in May 2025, but outages persist due to gaps in transmission and distribution. Oil & Storage: Kribi’s hydrocarbon terminal project moved closer to scale-up after presidential approval for financing, with phase one targeting 140,000 m³ petroleum storage and 12,000 tonnes LPG. Public Finance: Cameroon launched “Operation to clean up the State family allowances file” to verify irregularities after the family allowance envelope rose from FCFA21bn to FCFA38bn in five years. Education Integrity: Cameroon rescheduled remaining GCE 2026 written papers by two weeks after leaked confidential questions circulated online; TVEE remains unchanged. Crisis & Cities: Heavy rains flooded parts of Yaoundé, including the Central Post Office Roundabout and 20th May Boulevard, disrupting traffic and commerce. Social Sector: A national campaign “We Ring The Bell” pushes financing for inclusive education for children with disabilities. Business Climate: CCIMA sensitised investors and SMEs on Cameroon’s 2025 investment incentives ordinance and how to access schemes.

Education & Governance: Cameroon’s Ministry of Secondary Education has rescheduled the remaining 2026 GCE exams after leaked confidential questions circulated online, pushing written papers from June 8–18 to June 22–July 2 (time slots unchanged) while TVEE papers proceed as planned. Public Finance: The government launched “Operation to clean up the State family allowances file” to verify irregularities after the family allowance envelope rose from FCFA 21bn to FCFA 38bn in under five years, with checks starting June 25 in banks and regional tax offices. Energy & Infrastructure: Nachtigal’s hydro plant says it has injected about 3.6TWh into the grid since May 2025, but outages persist—pointing to transmission and distribution gaps beyond generation. Trade & Logistics: Cameroon and Chad customs officials met in Yaoundé to make the Kribi–Douala–N’Djamena corridor safer and more competitive, with most Chad imports passing through Cameroon ports. Business Climate: CCIMA and API held a Douala sensitisation on the 2025 investment incentives ordinance, outlining how investors and SMEs can access new schemes. Regional Security: UNHCR-linked data shows 8,521 Nigerians fled to Niger, Cameroon and Chad between Dec 2025 and May 2026, with Cameroon hosting 125,192 refugees mainly in the Far North.

Cameroon Banana Exports: Cameroon’s banana shipments rose modestly in May 2026 to 14,690 tons (+1.5% y/y), with gains from state firms CDC (3,508 tons, +16.4%) and CDBM (1,975 tons, +34.8%) offsetting weaker output from Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP) at 9,207 tons (-7.9%). AfCFTA Business Push (Yaoundé): Entrepreneurs and trade experts in Yaoundé urged faster reforms so Cameroonian firms can better use AfCFTA opportunities, pointing to early wins under the Guided Trade Initiative such as GIG Afatex’s exports to Ghana. Water & Health Access: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the worst performers—an issue that directly affects productivity and household spending. Chinese Medical Outreach in Cameroon: A Chinese medical team delivered free consultations and treatment to over 230 patients in Ngat-Bane near Yaoundé, reinforcing health cooperation ties. Regional Displacement Watch: UNHCR-linked data shows 8,521 Nigerians fled to Niger, Cameroon and Chad between Dec 2025 and May 2026, with Cameroon hosting 125,192 refugees mainly in the Far North.

Cameroon Banana Exports: Cameroon’s banana exports in May 2026 rose modestly to 14,690 tons (+1.5% y/y), with gains from CDC (+16.4%) and CDBM (+34.8%) helping offset weaker shipments from PHP (-7.9%), its lowest monthly output since the year began. Public Utilities: CAMWATER in Yaoundé reinforced stocks with 1,500 new 40mm connection kits plus additional 20mm and 40mm kits to speed up new water connections and reduce delays for households and businesses. AfCFTA Business Push: Entrepreneurs and trade experts in Yaoundé urged deeper reforms so Cameroonian firms can better use AfCFTA opportunities, pointing to early Guided Trade Initiative exports as proof of momentum. Public Finance Cleanup: Cameroon says a disability and survivor pension audit has saved about CFA12 billion annually since 2021 by removing improper payments and tightening payroll oversight. Environment & Health Policy: IPEN called for tougher international controls on lead chromates in paint, noting Cameroon among countries that have already moved to ban them. Telecom Leadership: MTN Group named Mitwa Ng’ambi as Chief People & Culture Officer, with experience across markets including Cameroon. World Cup Economy Angle: FIFA’s expanded 48-team World Cup is set to bring higher costs, stricter visa rules and new match-day rules—raising questions for host-country spending and logistics.

Public Finance Cleanup: Cameroon says a disability and survivor pension audit has saved about CFA12bn a year since 2021 by weeding out improper payments and tightening payroll oversight. Agro-Exports: Cameroon’s banana exports in May rose modestly to 14,690 tons (+1.5% y/y) as CDC and CDBM gains offset weaker volumes from Plantations du Haut Penja during the dry season. Trade & Business Policy: Entrepreneurs and experts in Yaoundé pushed for stronger reforms so Cameroonian firms can better use AfCFTA opportunities, citing early wins under the Guided Trade Initiative. Water Access: CAMWATER reinforced Yaoundé’s connection materials with new 20mm and 40mm kits to speed up new potable water connections for households and businesses. Telecom for SMEs: Camtel signed a three-year partnership with GECAM to expand SME access to secure internet, hosting, and fixed/mobile services. Industrial & Transport Push: A MoU was signed to advance the Édéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway project, while Camtel also plans youth telecom training through higher education links. Environment & Health Regulation: IPEN urged tougher international controls on lead chromates in paint, pointing to Cameroon among countries that have already moved to ban them.

AfCFTA & SME Push: Entrepreneurs and trade experts in Yaoundé urged deeper reforms to help Cameroonian firms fully benefit from AfCFTA, pointing to early Guided Trade Initiative exports as proof the deal can work. Public Finance Cleanup: Cameroon says a pension audit of disability and survivor beneficiaries has saved about CFA12bn a year since 2021 by removing improper payments. Water Access in Yaoundé: CAMWATER reinforced stocks with 1,500 new 40mm connection kits plus additional 20mm and 40mm kits to speed up new potable water connections. Industrial & Transport Moves: A MoU was signed for the Edéa–Kribi–Lolabé–Campo railway line under a public-private partnership framework, while Cameroon also pushes youth telecom training via Camtel’s partnership with GECAM. Banking Oversight: Yaoundé hosted CABS talks on strengthening prudential cooperation and financial stability amid digital finance risks. Climate & Agriculture Pressure: Cocoa farmers warned that price volatility is still squeezing livelihoods, and banana exports dipped in Cameroon’s dry season. Mining & Energy Governance: A mining forum preview highlights the need for infrastructure, power, transparency and local participation to turn mineral potential into industrial value.

Public Finance Cleanup: Cameroon says a review of disability and survivor pension beneficiaries has saved about CFA12bn a year since 2021 by removing improper payments and tightening payroll oversight. Water & Utilities: In Yaoundé, CAMWATER received new connection kits (1,500 for 40mm, 1,000 for 20mm, plus 500 extra 40mm) to speed up new household and business water connections. Banking Regulation: Yaoundé hosts the Community of African Banking Supervisors (CABS) meeting (June 4–5) on strengthening prudential cooperation and financial stability amid digital finance risks. SME Digital Support: Camtel signs a three-year partnership with GECAM to expand secure connectivity, hosting and data security for SMEs. Youth & Skills for Telecom: Camtel also agrees with MINESUP to set up an investment framework for youth training, internships and hands-on exposure in telecom. Agribusiness & Jobs: Douala women entrepreneurs and traders received CFA53m in micro-financing, while a plantain programme backs 500 students with start-up kits and targets CFA855m turnover in 11 months. Trade & Customs: Chad is studying Cameroon’s dynamic mobile phone taxation model to boost customs revenue along the Douala–N’Djamena corridor. Energy Access Tracking: AfDB launches a public Mission 300 Progress Tracker (MapAfrica) to monitor electricity expansion projects, including Cameroon. Climate & Health: World Environment Day focus includes lead paint controls under the Rotterdam Convention, while Cameroon’s blood service rolls out activities ahead of World Blood Donor Day.

Maritime & Sanctions: French prosecutors say the captain of the Tagor tanker—detained after allegedly sailing under a false Cameroonian flag—was released after about 24 hours, though the vessel remains held as investigations continue over suspected sanctions-busting links. Agri-Exports: Cameroon’s top banana exporter, Plantations du Haut Penja, shipped 9,207 tons in May 2026, its lowest monthly export since the year began, as dry-season conditions bite. Banking Regulation: Yaoundé hosts the Community of African Banking Supervisors (CABS) meeting (June 4–5) on strengthening prudential cooperation amid digital finance risks. Rail & Trade Logistics: Cameroon, AGL and Camalco are set to sign an MoU (June 4) to advance the Kribi rail corridor, aiming to connect rail, ports and mining exports. Energy & Infrastructure: Cameroon prepares to import more palm oil in H2 2026 after stocks fell below 10,000 tons, as domestic supply pressure meets volatile global prices. Inclusive Education: The “We Ring The Bell” campaign launches in Yaoundé to boost financing and access for children with disabilities nationwide through Sept. 30, 2026. Public Finance Cleanup: Government launches Operation AALFA to audit family allowances, targeting payroll fraud after a sharp rise in declared children. Higher Education Jobs: MINESUP signs new internship partnerships with CAMTEL, SOPECAM and CCAA to improve graduate employability. Security & Justice: At the Yaoundé Military Court, forensic material projected in the Matinez Zogo case showed alleged torture, as proceedings resume.