AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShip Registry Reform: Cameroon is overhauling its ship-registration system after uncovering fraudulent use of its flag, including tankers tied to Russia’s sanctions-evasion “shadow fleet,” with talks involving the US and plans to deregister illegal vessels. Marine Pollution Watch: Satellite images and experts say the oil spill from the UK-sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman has surged from about 20 sq km to around 150 sq km, threatening wildlife in a protected marine reserve. One Health & Outbreak Readiness: Cameroon launched a nearly $160m, three-year pandemic preparedness programme to strengthen surveillance, labs, emergency response and antimicrobial resistance monitoring across public health, veterinary and environmental services. Natural Capital Funding: The AfDB’s African Development Fund approved a $4.23m grant to help 13 countries, including Cameroon, better integrate natural capital into development planning and decision-making. Fuel Storage Upgrade: SCDP awarded a 2.359bn FCFA contract to expand the Ngaoundéré depot with a new diesel tank, boosting northern fuel logistics capacity by about 54.5%. Wildlife Recovery: WWF-backed research on Dipikar Island shows how gorillas can gradually relearn trust after poaching, offering hope for long-term conservation.
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