AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFrancophonie Diplomacy: The 51st Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) wrapped up in Yaoundé, with Nathalie Roy taking over as APF president and climate change, democracy and peace/security staying on the agenda. Human Rights & Justice: In Buea, the ICRC urged South-West journalists to put civilians at the centre of reporting during conflict, while Archbishop Samuel Kleda renewed calls for prison reform, saying ignoring prisoners’ suffering is ignoring Christ. Security & Governance: South West Governor Bernard Okalia Bilai ordered the closure of illegal beaches used for smuggling, warning all trade must use authorised ports. Public Health: The region launched the 2026 Mother and Child Health Nutrition Action Week, targeting 0–59 months with Vitamin A and catch-up immunisation. Economy & Trade: VAT credit refunds fell 45.7% to CFA11.1bn in Q1 2026, and cocoa farmgate prices rose to near CFA3,000/kg as the season nears end. Infrastructure & Disaster: Douala authorities are assessing damage after a three-storey building collapse killed at least six and injured six amid heavy rains.
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