War & Recruitment: DW reports Cameroon is among Africa’s biggest sources of recruits for Russia’s war, with youths lured by false job promises and fast-tracked Russian citizenship—then sent to fight in Ukraine, while families in Cameroon say the death toll is likely higher than official figures. Maritime Security: EU naval forces boarded another suspected “shadow fleet” tanker in the Mediterranean, stepping up efforts to disrupt Russia’s oil trade that funds the war. Power & Finance: Socadel is seeking CFA200 billion from local banks to strengthen liquidity and refinance debt, aiming to ease payment pressure across Cameroon’s electricity sector. Aviation Fuel Plan: Cameroon has formally launched a feasibility study, backed by the EU, to see if it can build a domestic sustainable aviation fuel industry. Local Economy & Services: Camwater awarded a CFA721.76 million contract for 3,000 smart water meters to improve billing and revenue recovery. Transport Infrastructure: Cameroon opened the Mayo Taram bridge in Banyo on a key road after long delays. Energy Supply: Cameroon issued a tender for 60,000 tonnes of LPG to cover 2026 demand, underscoring continued import dependence. Local Governance Support: PROLOG and NASLA signed a nearly 850 million FCFA deal to train nearly 2,000 local officials across six regions. Women’s Safety: Cameroon’s Women’s Empowerment minister, Prof. Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa, speaks on urgent measures to tackle the femicide surge.