Marine Protection vs Fossil Fuels: A Kenyan offshore oil licensing plan is drawing alarm for its potential impact on coral reefs, mangroves, marine protected areas and biodiversity hotspots, with a report warning ecosystems and coastal livelihoods could be put at risk. Climate Adaptation in the Niger Basin: Cameroon is pushing ahead with implementation of the Niger Basin climate programme, with officials citing support from the AfDB, Green Climate Fund, EU and German cooperation and noting billions of FCFA allocated to resilience and multi-purpose infrastructure. World Environment Day Spotlight: In Bamenda, SHUMAS director Yaah Bilan Nyuykighan Njodzeka received a Climate Change Award for decades of work on environmental protection, renewable energy and sustainable natural resource management. Biodiversity & Forest Knowledge: A study presented at an African Forest Forum highlights 115 edible forest species and indigenous knowledge in a major biodiversity hotspot, pointing to conservation and sustainable forest-based enterprises. Cameroon Education Digital Push: Cameroon’s Ministry of Secondary Education and MTN Cameroon are moving toward student digital IDs linked to records and services, extending the country’s education digitalization drive. Banana Exports: Cameroon’s banana exports rose 19.9% in Jan–May 2026 despite dry-season pressures, led by major producers.