AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: A Concordia University study in Cameroon’s Campo Ma’an National Park suggests that carefully habituating western lowland gorillas to non-threatening humans can help them move from long-term avoidance to curiosity—potentially boosting conservation and ecotourism after poaching pressure. Protected Areas & Governance: In Bertoua, MINFOF officials met civil society groups after allegations of “silent plundering” in Ngoyla Wildlife Reserve and Djoko-Baka Community Forest, denying claims and pointing to a 2022 mining exploitation permit that partially declassified Ngoyla. Climate & Health Data: An Africa-wide push led by Makerere’s AirQo uses AI and low-cost air sensors to track air pollution in cities including Cameroon, aiming to fill major monitoring gaps and support better public health decisions. Urban Environment & Infrastructure: Yaoundé’s northern entry road expansion is far behind schedule (25.86% complete with most of the period elapsed), with delays linked to land release issues and utility relocations affecting Camwater and telecom infrastructure. Rural Entrepreneurship: MINPMEESA and CAPEF formalized incubation activities at Ambam’s EPABA Business Lab to support rural SMEs across agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry value chains. Refugee Protection: Cameroon and UNHCR recommitted to a roadmap for voluntary repatriation of CAR refugees, with tripartite arrangements focused on safe return and reintegration support. Waste & Sanitation (Regional): Reports from Zimbabwe highlight weekly deep-cleaning and disinfection in Harare’s CBD—an example of how waste management and public health partnerships are being framed.
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