Power & Utilities: Cameroon’s Socadel plans an aggressive first-100-days crackdown on electricity fraud, after Yaoundé and Douala inspections reportedly uncovered about 3,000 cases in three weeks; the government estimates losses at around CFA60 billion a year, aiming to protect revenue for service upgrades. Forestry & Wood-Processing Skills: AFD and RIFFEAC signed a CFA3.3 billion (€5m) deal in Yaoundé to launch ADEFAC 2, a five-year training push across six Congo Basin countries (including Cameroon) to boost sustainable forest management and competitiveness in wood-processing. SME Trade Boost: Promote 2026 opened in Yaoundé with 236 local SMEs, supported by Afriland First Bank and the Ministry of Economy; the fair runs to June 21 with business meetings, workshops and networking across agriculture, energy, manufacturing, construction and mining. Agriculture & Climate Risk: FAO and WFP renewed an El Niño-focused appeal for $202m to protect 8.8 million people in 22 high-risk countries, including Cameroon, with cash aid, climate-resilient seeds and flood control measures. Cocoa Market Pressure (CEMAC): BEAC data show cocoa export prices fell 24.6% in the first quarter of 2026, dragging overall agricultural export prices down 21.8%, with analysts pointing to shifting global supply conditions. Mining & Industry Finance: Cameroon’s state mining company posted its first profit since launch, signaling early momentum for turning mineral wealth into industrial growth.