Oil & Gas Finance: Dangote Petroleum’s IPO pitch is drawing attention across West Africa as the refinery promises “huge dividends in dollars” and says it will only list after completion to de-risk investors, while also pushing for more uniform petrol pricing nationwide. Energy Market Pressure: Nigeria’s downstream fuel pricing remains volatile as Dangote’s gantry price changes ripple into retail pump prices, keeping transport and household costs under strain. Central Africa Gas Link: Nigerian oil services firm Oilserv signs a gas infrastructure deal in Gabon, signaling deeper Central Africa energy integration and new gas-to-power plans. Cameroon Industry & Exports: Cameroon’s household soap is now a top export, with 2025 sales near CFA53bn, showing steady growth in local manufacturing. Agri-Food Production: Cameroon approves a 2027 fish farming work plan under PROFIP to expand local supply and cut imports, with training and better access to fingerlings and feed. Water Infrastructure: Cameroon speeds up tender preparation for a $200m World Bank water security phase, aiming to move procurement faster. Port & Logistics: Douala’s grain handling gets a boost with eight new silos adding 40,000 tonnes of storage to speed unloading and reduce berth congestion. Energy Access: Yaoundé gets new electricity connections as Cameroon awards contracts worth CFA1.43bn for 20,000 connections under the PRSEC program. Trade & Shipping Costs: Abidjan-to-Douala container shipping costs jumped 95% in 2025, underlining regional logistics cost pressure for importers and exporters. Industrial Valorisation: Sefeccam partners with Belgian firms to install industrial kilns in Douala for thermal modification of fraké wood, moving more processing to Cameroon for export.