AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCanada–Cameroon Ties: Canada is pushing to deepen investment and business partnerships with Cameroon, using Canada Day events in Yaounde to pitch the country as a strategic Central Africa partner for inclusive growth, entrepreneurship and women’s economic participation. Francophonie in Yaounde: Cameroon hosts the 51st Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) with lawmakers focused on climate change, development and Francophone solidarity, with calls for stronger parliamentary cooperation and dialogue. HIV Prevention in Douala: Cameroon has started a pilot of CAB‑PrEP, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug given every two months, aiming to boost protection in high-transmission areas while stressing testing and follow-up. Energy for Industry: Cameroon pledged an extra 10MW within 90 days to power ACERO METAL’s Douala expansion, targeting nearly 1,200 jobs and higher steel output. Banana Exports Slide: Cameroon’s June banana exports fell to 15,554 tons as CDC shipments dropped, reflecting dry-season pressure and lingering instability in English-speaking regions. Cocoa Value Push: Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon plan a joint alliance to stop exporting raw cocoa and expand processing, quality and market access.
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