AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoOpposition: Cameroon’s MRC has elected Tiriane Balbine Noah as its first female president. She won more than 96% of the vote, succeeding Maurice Kamto after his 14 years leading the party. Economy: Fitch downgraded Cameroon’s credit rating to B- from B, citing uncertainty over the presidential succession and tighter financing; the outlook is stable. Trade: Cameroon, Nigeria and Benin are working with Afreximbank on border upgrades, including better customs data-sharing and infrastructure to speed cross-border trade. Security: Journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering after being shot in Bamenda on October 14; a young girl was killed in the attack, renewing concerns about civilian safety in the Anglophone regions. Women’s safety: Rising femicides have sparked protests and calls for stronger laws, with nearly 70 women reported killed this year.
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