AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAcademic Leadership: Prof Sunny Aiyuk has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Botswana Open University after an open, internationally benchmarked recruitment process, with psychometric testing at the final stage—an “excellence over identity” message that contrasts sharply with Cameroon’s own struggles to reward merit. Press Freedom: On Press Freedom Day, Buea journalists marked the occasion with renewed calls for safer, more respectful journalism, while pointing to financial pressure as a daily threat to independent reporting. Child Protection: In Yaounde, MPs and UNICEF pushed for stronger enforcement of child-rights laws after concerns over infanticide and severe violence against children. Energy & Governance: Cameroon’s solar skills push continues with a STAR-C training drive, while CEMAC unity gets a fresh diplomatic push as intra-regional trade remains low. Markets: Cocoa futures slipped as the dollar firmed, even as rain and supply constraints keep prices supported. Security: Newly installed battalion commanders in Buea were tasked with discipline and readiness amid ongoing North West/South West tensions.
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