AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoMali Security Shock: Mali’s junta retaliated against worsening insurgent activity with drone strikes in rebel-held Kidal and in Tene, killing civilians including children—an escalation after major rebel assaults that killed dozens and even hit the defense minister. Cameroon Crackdown on Gold: Cameroon ordered nearly 200 illegal gold mining firms to stop work immediately, citing smuggling-linked export mismatches and warning of forced dismantling for non-compliant operators. Public Finance Pressure: Cameroon’s public debt rose 6% to CFA15,416bn by March 31 but stayed under the 50% of GDP target; the bigger worry is cash-flow strain and unpaid bills, with suppliers owed CFA520.2bn. Infrastructure Momentum: Cameroon signed a CFA172bn UK-backed deal to speed up the long-delayed Ebolowa–Kribi highway. Regional Trade & Jobs: AD Ports Group awarded US$200m in contracts for the Noatum Pointe-Noire terminal development, aiming to modernize the Central Africa trade gateway.
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