Industrial Compliance Crackdown: The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Technological Development sealed about seven nonconforming, illegal factories in Douala’s Dibamba and Bonaberi areas, targeting firms in whisky production, plastic recycling, soap making and palm oil refining, as part of a wider push to clean up the industrial sector. Agri-Industry Pressure on CDC: Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) says 14,349 hectares of mature oil palm and rubber plantations were left idle in 2025, citing insecurity, reduced cultivated areas and input shortages—while workers also protest unpaid salary arrears. Cocoa Farmgate Uptick: ONCC data shows cocoa prices rose to a season high of CFA2,100–CFA2,250/kg by June 30, improving farmer incomes ahead of the July 15 marketing season end. Water Infrastructure Rollout: Cameroon officially moves ahead with SEWASH, a €184.9m World Bank-backed water security and sanitation program, after its first steering committee meeting in Yaounde. Energy Sector Reform: Government begins implementation of the electricity overhaul via SOCADEL, following the state’s takeover of ENEO, aiming to cut losses and stabilize supply. Road Maintenance Funding Gap: Senate figures show the Road Fund mobilized CFA47.784bn in 2026—only 31.7% of needs—leaving a gap of over CFA100bn and worsening road deterioration. Private Aviation Ambition: Forbes reports Danpullo Air Line plans a CFA500bn investment to launch a new airline and build private airports in Yaounde and Douala, betting on improved CEMAC connectivity. Agro-Export Standards: Rainforest Alliance says it has invested $15.5m since 2020 to help Cameroon’s cocoa and other crops meet tighter EU export rules, including EUDR traceability requirements.