Power Finance: Socadel seeks CFA200bn from local banks to bolster liquidity and refinance debt, aiming to ease payment pressure across Cameroon’s electricity sector. Aviation Fuel: Cameroon formally launched a feasibility study to assess whether it can produce sustainable aviation fuel locally, with EU support and ICAO-aligned planning. Cooking Gas Market: Tradex overtook SCTM as Cameroon’s top LPG distributor by volume, while SCTM’s supply issues tied to unpaid debts keep pressure on the sector. Water Revenue Tech: Camwater awarded Hangzhou Laison a CFA721.76m deal to install 3,000 smart meters, targeting better billing and revenue recovery. Road Connectivity: Cameroon opened the Mayo Taram bridge in Banyo on National Road No. 6, improving safer regional access after long delays. Mining Investment Rules: Cameroon is considering easing exploration permit procedures to attract more mining investment under the 2023 Mining Code review. Local Tax Impact: The new General Synthetic Tax (IGS) raised nearly CFA15bn for municipalities, but businesses warn withholding rules can strain cash flow. Energy Imports: Cameroon launched a tender for 60,000 tons of LPG to cover 2026 demand, underscoring continued import dependence. Far North Reconstruction: Nearly CFAF800bn has been mobilized for the Far North reconstruction programme, with road works a major focus. Bauxite Deal Watch: A valuation values Canyon Resources shares far above A2MP’s offer, intensifying the Minim-Martap takeover fight and highlighting funding hurdles. US-Cameroon Business Pipeline: Yaoundé and Washington unveiled about $7bn in investment opportunities across energy, tech, critical minerals, infrastructure and logistics, with working groups to track progress. Youth & Skills: Cameroon invested CFAF90m in a new Foumbot youth training facility to support employment and self-employment. Security & Labor Mobility: Reports say Cameroon is a major source of recruits lured into Russia’s war, raising serious human and social risks.