Cocoa Compliance Push: Cameroon is stepping up preparations for EU deforestation rules, with work on legality, due diligence and sustainable production to protect access to the EU market. Cocoa Governance: Cameroon will host the International Cocoa Initiative board for the first time (Nov 2–5, 2026), focusing on producer livelihoods, working conditions and child protection. Urban Infrastructure: The World Bank’s CFAF 120bn Sustainable Cities and Land Management project is urging faster road and drainage delivery in Douala and Yaounde as works are still stuck in studies and procedures. LPG Supply Crackdown: Cameroon has tightened LPG import and distribution rules to end cooking-gas shortages, including delivery schedules, invoice payment deadlines and cylinder-fleet requirements for licensed distributors. Logistics & Ports: Camalco took a 42.8% stake in Douala’s Timber Terminal (TBPD) to strengthen the Minim-Martap bauxite logistics chain, while Dibamba Douala Port Logistics Platform opened financing talks with AFG Bank for the CFA160bn logistics component. Mining & Investment: Aeternum Resources says it has agreed to acquire 100% of American Renaissance Minerals, backing the Nkamouna cobalt-nickel-manganese project in Cameroon. Aviation Link: Enugu Air launched its first international route to Douala (two weekly flights), boosting regional trade and tourism connectivity. Transport Planning: Yaoundé BRT has been pushed to 2029 for preparatory work and 2031 for commercial service. Banana Sector: Cameroon wrapped up its EU-backed banana support program (over CFAF 31bn since 2013), shifting focus to sustaining competitiveness.