AI Governance: A new World AI cooperation body (WAICO) was signed in Shanghai, aiming to set AI rules with broad founding membership that includes African states. Intellectual Property: OAPI rejected AFP’s opposition to Cameroon journalist Alain Foka’s “AFO + Logo” trademark, saying the marks can coexist without confusion. Power & Infrastructure: ARSEL shortlisted three firms to audit Nachtigal Hydro Power’s financial models, focusing on debt, returns and tariff impacts. Cement & Construction Materials: Dangote Cement Cameroon reported H1 2026 sales of 596,800 tons (down 13.1%), while broader Dangote group results showed profit up 22.7% to ₦638.5bn—highlighting demand pressure and export momentum. Agri-Exports: Cameroon’s banana exports rose 17.6% in the first half of 2026, led by Compagnie Fruitière subsidiaries. Finance for Industry: IFC is considering subscribing up to $12m (about CFA6.9bn) to Alios Finance Cameroon’s CFA13bn bond offer, potentially anchoring the issue. Trade & Maritime: A fisheries transparency pact signed in Mombasa includes Cameroon, pushing better vessel ownership data and enforcement against illegal fishing. Regulatory Quality: India’s regulator said it took enforcement action against about 90% of high-risk pharma facilities, a reminder for Cameroon’s importers on quality assurance. Land & Climate Resilience: FAO began preparatory work for a Cameroon project on sustainable land management and drought resilience in the North and Far North.