World Cup Spotlight: Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, setting up a Round of 16 clash vs Colombia or Ghana. Cameroon in Global Sports: Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest World Cup knockout goalscorer as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1, while Cameroon legend Roger Milla remains the oldest field player at 42. Security & Justice: Archbishop Samuel Kleda renewed calls to humanise Cameroon’s prisons, citing arbitrary detentions, overcrowding, and delays that keep people jailed without trial. Kidnapping Update: Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Nkongsamba says a priest and two Franciscan brothers abducted in the North-West have been released safely. Governance & Economy: BEAC and the IMF clash over the suspension of a special refinancing facility meant to fund productive investment. Finance & Payments: Wave is pushing to expand mobile money in Cameroon via CBC after regulatory approval. Water & Infrastructure: Yaoundé launches an 87bn FCFA water network expansion to improve safe drinking water access. Agriculture & Trade: Cameroon warns EU deforestation rules are “punitive” for cocoa farmers as farmgate prices fall. Maritime Sanctions: Europe targets “shadow fleet” tankers misusing Cameroon’s flag registry; Reuters reports Cameroon dumped 39 such vessels from its ship registry.