AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLake Chad Crisis: Boko Haram fighters are reportedly fleeing camps around Lake Chad after Chad’s airstrikes and ground assaults, with help from Nigeria and Niger—while the attacks have also killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen forced to pay taxes to the group. Maritime Scrutiny: The EU’s Cameroon envoy says Russia is using Cameroon-flagged ships to dodge sanctions, accusing “ghost” tankers of operating illegally. Press Freedom: In Buea, journalists marked Press Freedom Day with renewed calls for safety and respect, while also flagging worsening media finances. Governance & Justice: Cameroon’s National Assembly, with UNICEF, pushed MPs to move beyond laws toward enforcing child protection after reports of rising infanticide and severe violence. Regional Trade: Transport ministers from Chad, Cameroon and CAR met in N’Djamena to cut transit delays on the Transcameroon Corridor. Sports: Qatar’s Sebastián Soria, 42, is in the preliminary World Cup squad and could break Cameroon legend Roger Milla’s oldest outfield record.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.