Digital Sovereignty & Infrastructure: Cybastion commits $75M to build an AI-ready data center and power plant in Douala, aligning with Cameroon’s push for secure digital infrastructure. DPI Governance: Co-Develop and Caribou publish a practitioner guide on multistakeholder governance for digital public infrastructure, aiming to boost trust and adoption. Identity & Payments Tech: Socure integrates Aeropay into RiskOS, linking identity verification to bank account connection and payment risk decisions in one flow. Customs Crackdown: Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs extends anti-fraud and smuggling operations to Kribi and Campo, targeting illegal drinks and frozen products that undercut compliant businesses. Energy Costs: Cameroon’s diesel import cost jumps 31.5% in two months, widening the gap with regulated pump prices in Douala. Agri-Economy: Cameroon’s agricultural growth slows to 1.1% in 2025 as industrial and export farming contracts, even as export prices lift earnings. Hydropower Studies: EDC advances the Mbakaou hydro-solar project with CFA1.45B for detailed studies to firm up design after an earlier ~400 MW concept. SME Efficiency: Cameroon launches applications for the 2026 Kaizen Awards to reward measurable productivity and workplace organization improvements. Local Manufacturing: Nestlé Cameroon introduces locally made MAGGI powdered seasonings in Douala, expanding the seasoning range for retail outlets.