AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Protection Alarm: A Douala press briefing by PLAFOSCIL says Cameroon is facing a serious child sexual abuse crisis, citing alleged cases including abuse of pupils in Yaoundé IV and calling for urgent action from all stakeholders. Cocoa Market Watch: Cameroon cocoa prices have edged up in the 2025-26 season’s final stretch, with June 8 figures rising to CFA1,650–CFA1,700 per kg, though still far below early-season projections. Foreign Investment Signal: A new UNIDO-IPA survey says foreign firms in Cameroon plan about US$166.8m in reinvestment, with most companies expecting expansion. Wildlife & Timber Enforcement: UNODC trained Cameroonian enforcement authorities in post-seizure investigations to better tackle wildlife and timber trafficking networks. Electricity Reliability Push: SOCADEL adopted a CFA630bn recovery plan to stabilize power supply, fund purchases, and negotiate debt restructuring. Trade & Climate Links: A regional webinar warns Africa’s forest and biodiversity policies still lag on the ground, despite stronger national commitments. Agribusiness Resilience: Banana exports rose 1.5% in May 2026 as drought-hit volumes from the largest grower were offset by smaller producers.
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