Maritime Enforcement: France detained the Russian captain of the Tagor tanker in the Atlantic, alleging false-flagging and sanctions-busting oil shipments that were reportedly headed toward Cameroon’s Limbe—raising fresh debate on African maritime sovereignty. Energy & Power Stability: Cameroon’s electricity sector faces a new shock after Globeleq-linked Kribi and Dibamba plants pulled 304MW from the Southern Interconnected Grid, with the ministry citing frozen accounts over tax collection and wider payment delays in the chain. Higher Education Jobs Link: MINESUP signed deals in Yaounde to expand equal access to internships for students via CAMTEL, SOPECAM and CCAA, aiming to boost graduate employability through industry placements. Infrastructure & Engineering: Spain’s CENTUNION S.A., backed by Deutsche Bank Spain, is set to build four modular steel bridges, with a focus on transport connectivity and local skills transfer. Aquaculture Push: Cameroon opened the Yaoundé Aquaculture Trade Show (SIAC) to support import substitution and grow local fish production, targeting reduced reliance on frozen imports. EV Investment: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across markets including Cameroon. Cocoa Price Pressure: Cocoa farmers warned that persistent price volatility is undermining livelihoods and slowing investment across the value chain.