AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSustainable Forestry: Taylor Guitars and its Cameroon sawmill, Crelicam, are developing a framework for ebony permits in designated forest areas, aiming to improve forest oversight and support local processing. No completion date or new permits have been announced. Mining Oversight: Public hearings from October 12–17 will gather views on Camalco’s proposed alumina refinery in Ngaoundéré and Martap. The environmental review is not a construction approval, and the mine expected to supply the refinery has no confirmed first-shipment date. Urban Resilience: Cameroon and France’s AFD discussed strengthening city resilience and continuing urban infrastructure programmes in regional capitals. Waste to Fertiliser: An IRAD project in Bangangté aims to turn 15,000 tonnes of biodegradable waste a year into 5,000 tonnes of compost, reducing dumping and offering farmers an alternative to chemical fertilisers. Wildlife Crime: Three suspects face trial in Yokadouma after authorities seized more than 700 kilograms of pangolin scales in a crackdown on a trafficking network.
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