Cocoa & Agribusiness: Cameroon’s marketed cocoa output fell 19.9% in 2025-2026 to 247,914 tonnes, with exports down 34.65%, even as the 2026/2027 cocoa season launch reported four of five indicators in the “green” and said processing capacity is now close to last season’s marketed volume. Investment Promotion: The Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) opened a nationwide call for projects ahead of Cameroon Investment Forum 2026 (Nov 18-20), with applications closing Aug 15 and selected deals set for the forum’s Investment Market and Deal Rooms. East Region Push: Cameroon launched Bagofit International Business Week 2026 to attract investors to the East Region, highlighting forestry, agriculture and mining value chains. Mining & Energy Finance: American Renaissance Minerals advanced the Nkamouna cobalt-nickel-manganese project toward a new permit, citing strategic US mineral interest and ongoing engineering and studies. Urban Risk & Construction: Douala flagged 31 buildings with structural defects—19 at imminent risk of collapse—pointing to planning violations, substandard materials and unauthorized works. ICT for Agriculture: ICT for Africa Summit 2026 showcased prototypes like Agribot and VERT, targeting lower farm sensor costs and smarter eco-farming. Logistics & Transport: Transport talks between Egypt and Chad focused on logistics hubs and rail/road/river connectivity to boost trade flows. Digital Connectivity: Starlink remains outlawed in Cameroon as customs continues seizures, despite growing demand for faster internet access.