Public Finance & Banking: Cameroon has started an updated review of nearly CFAF 1tn in public administration deposits held by commercial banks, aiming to identify which funds can be moved into the Treasury Single Account for better cash visibility. Anti-Corruption & SMEs: SMEPA installed a new anti-corruption committee with support from CONAC, saying the unit will strengthen integrity and help the agency deliver reliable services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Energy & Consumer Protection: CSPH inspected and installed officials at a domestic gas control checkpoint in Sombo (Centre Region), saying the system will improve traceability, curb fraud, and support monitoring of the cooking gas subsidy. Infrastructure Finance: Access Bank says it is ready to invest in Cameroon road projects after talks with the Ministry of Public Works on financing needs and project pipelines. Security (Far North): Cameroon plans to reinforce Lake Chad security with a new elite BIR unit as Boko Haram threats persist, following a field mission to Waza and emergency support for displaced families. Road Works: The Public Works Minister inspected damage and maintenance options on National Road No. 5 (Douala–Bekoko–Nkam Bridge), pushing for faster surveys and targeted repairs. Business & Jobs: The Kam Plaza Hotel project in Douala’s Japoma has secured investment incentives under Cameroon’s private investment framework, targeting 82 jobs. Diesel Prices: Cameroon’s diesel import cost jumped 49% in three months, widening the gap between import costs and the regulated pump price. Anglophone Crisis Reminder: October 1 “ghost town” protests in the North-West and South-West again showed how a decade of conflict still disrupts daily life.