Francophonie Diplomacy: Cameroon hosted the 51st APF General Assembly in Yaoundé, where Nathalie Roy took over as APF president and delegates pushed climate, development and Francophone solidarity, with resolutions reaffirming sovereignty and peaceful dispute settlement. Security in the Far North: Cameroon says Boko Haram raids persist despite tactical setbacks, including an overnight July 6-7 assault on an Operation Alpha post in Koza that troops repelled. Cocoa Economy: With one week left to the 2025-2026 season end (July 15), Cameroon’s farmgate cocoa prices climbed to about 2,750–2,850 CFA/kg, nearing 3,000 CFA/kg. Tax Relief Pressure: VAT credit refunds fell 45.7% to 11.1bn CFA in Q1 2026, with the state meeting only 13.2% of its 2026 refund target by end-March. Health & Governance: South West authorities ordered closure of clandestine beaches used for smuggling, while the ICRC urged journalists in the Anglophone regions to put civilians at the centre of conflict reporting. Sports & Youth: FIBA confirmed Tunisia and Senegal as hosts for the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers Window 4 groups featuring Cameroon. Infrastructure & Safety: Douala recorded a building collapse in Bonamoussadi after heavy rains, killing at least six and injuring six.