Child Protection & Identity: In Garoua 2, UNICEF-backed efforts are pushing birth registration after many pupils still lack certificates—Cameroon’s civil status law says registration should happen within 90 days, but families often face delays and costs. Humanitarian Crisis (Lake Chad Basin): UNHCR warns insecurity is worsening fast, with 3.5 million displaced across the basin and nearly 1,800 security incidents and 5,700 deaths recorded between Sept 2025 and May 2026. Water Access for Refugees: UNHCR and CAMWATER signed an agreement in Yaounde to improve safe drinking water for Minawao camp refugees and nearby communities, where access averages just 17 litres per person per day. Oil & Industry (SONARA): Cameroon’s SONARA revival is moving through a market-sounding process for a Public-Private Partnership under a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain model, with plans to raise refining capacity to 3.5 million tonnes/year. Trade & Customs (AfCFTA): Douala hosted training to build a national pool of certified trainers on Rules of Origin, aimed at helping businesses better use AfCFTA, EU-EPA and regional trade deals. Sports (Cameroon in the spotlight): Cameroon’s U17 basketball team exited the World Cup after heavy defeats, while football transfer chatter continues to link Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba with Manchester United.