AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMining Safety & Cross-Border Impact: A deadly landslide hit the Zamboye artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic near Cameroon’s border, killing more than 100 people as rescuers continue digging through rubble; local prosecutors say collapsed underground tunnels likely triggered the disaster, and at least a few victims were Cameroonian nationals. SME & Food Systems: Cameroon has allocated CFAF 400 million to the Cameroon Bank for SMEs to support firms in processing, packaging, storage, logistics and distribution of locally produced food under its import-substitution plan, aiming to strengthen the producer-to-consumer link. Power Infrastructure: SONATREL launched two international tenders for 225kV transmission infrastructure for the Cameroon–Chad electricity interconnector, covering high-voltage lines and substations toward the border. Energy Engineering: CoreMarine completed the offshore disconnection of Golar LNG’s Hilli Episeyo FLNG unit from Cameroon’s Kribi field, clearing the way for redeployment to Argentina. Security & Labor Fraud: Nigeria’s NSCDC in Cross River says it rescued 42 people and arrested a syndicate that lured job seekers with fake overseas offers, including victims from Cameroon.
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