Maritime & Trade Compliance: Europe escalated action against Russian “shadow fleet” tankers misusing Cameroon’s flag, with EU Operation IRINI boarding suspects and Cameroon reportedly dumping 39 vessels from its registry. Water & Urban Infrastructure: Cameroon launched an €87bn FCFA Yaoundé water network expansion from the Sanaga River, aiming to modernise distribution and extend safe water to surrounding towns. Cocoa Value Chain & EU Rules: Trade Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana says EU deforestation rules are “punitive” for farmers as farmgate prices fall while compliance costs rise. Banking & Payments: BEAC raised CEMAC’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.2% but warned of external risks, while Wave pushes to expand mobile money via CBC after COBAC authorization. Agribusiness Exports: Rainforest Alliance reports certified banana exports hit 73% of Cameroon’s total in 2025, alongside progress on certified cocoa and farmer support. Energy & Finance: IMF and BEAC clash over BEAC’s special refinancing window for productive investment, with BEAC moving to freeze then review the tool. Social Services Under Pressure: Unions and experts warn Cameroon-linked public works could face delays if governments divert funds to defence priorities. Child Protection & Hydropower Communities: UNICEF and NHPC signed a two-year deal to strengthen child protection and local development around the Nachtigal dam.