AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Investment: Cameroon and Canada are looking to turn diaspora networks into commercial partnerships, while Taylor Guitars and its local sawmill, Crelicam, plan to develop a framework for sustainable ebony harvesting and local processing. Finance: Cameroon is exploring a dedicated funding window for cocoa and coffee projects, and has announced a November digital finance forum aimed at widening access to electronic services. Security: Customs officials from Cameroon and Nigeria plan closer intelligence-sharing and cargo checks to disrupt drug trafficking without slowing legitimate trade. Public Services: Socadel has unveiled a CFA107 billion power-recovery plan, but its funding remains unclear. Separately, a ministerial letter reported CFA4.875 billion in unpaid police fuel costs, as emergency reserves ran dry. Peace: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute has urged South-West stakeholders to pursue dialogue and called on armed fighters to lay down their weapons, saying peace is essential for development. Regional Currency: Older CFA franc coins will lose legal-tender status across CEMAC from November 1, with a one-year exchange period planned.
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