World Cup Build-Up: Brazil’s Carlo Ancelotti and stars like Vinicius Junior headline Group C, while Morocco are tipped as dark horses as the 48-team tournament nears. Cameroon Accountability: A report says Yaoundé is losing about CFA 162.8bn a year to timber export mispricing, raising fresh questions on enforcement and revenue leakages. Forestry & Revenue: Another study estimates Cameroon loses roughly CFA 162.8bn annually through illicit timber flows tied to undervaluation, even as export duties rise and a future ban on some species is planned. Digital Crackdown: Cameroon customs began blocking network access for unregistered imported phones and terminals, affecting hundreds of thousands of devices. Diplomacy: Germany is seeking Cameroon’s backing for its UN Security Council bid, with talks in Yaoundé on cooperation and funding. Business & Jobs: Cameroon approved CFA 1.9tn in investments since 2014, but job creation lags badly, with only about 22% realized. Health & Research: Nkafu Policy Institute launched a scientific writing workshop in Yaoundé to help young African researchers publish more effectively. Trade Capacity: Douala hosted the Africa Trade Accelerator export readiness program to help firms meet US market requirements.