AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGender-based Violence Watch: Cameroon National Youth Council and “Stop Femicides” campaigners are pushing for stronger protection for women and children as femicide and infanticide fears rise, urging tighter social-media vigilance plus better health and legal support for victims. Security & Justice: In Georgia, authorities detained 59 foreign nationals during special immigration control operations, including Cameroonians, with deportation procedures underway. Maritime Safety: Somali pirates released the MV Sward near Puntland’s Garacad after a ransom was reportedly paid; the vessel had been used as a mothership and was linked to the capture of other ships, including a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel. Business & Digital Growth: Cameroon and the EU discussed a new SME push around financing, digitalization and value chains, building on recent EU agreements. Infrastructure & Connectivity: MTN Cameroon and ITGStore won a CFA1.38 billion contract to install Wi‑Fi/network gear at six Cameroon airports, supporting the World Bank-backed digital connectivity drive. Road & Transport Finance: Cameroon is seeking long-term IsDB financing for the Douala–Bafoussam road upgrade, with a potential CFA139.3 billion package discussed. Women’s Safety in Focus: Cameroon’s government-linked figures point to a worrying upward trend in killings of women, with calls for faster, more effective state response.
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