AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoParliamentary Diplomacy in Yaoundé: Cameroon hosted the 51st plenary session of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF), bringing nearly 400 lawmakers from about 100 parliaments to debate climate change, development, democracy, and peace/security through July 12. Energy for Industry: Cameroon pledged 10 MW within 90 days to unblock ACERO METAL’s idle Douala production line, aiming to help the firm reach capacity and create about 1,200 jobs. HIV Prevention Rollout (Douala): Officials launched a pilot of CAB-PrEP, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug given every two months, with officials citing up to 95% effectiveness and stressing testing and follow-up. Anti-GBV Law Push: Civil society and government partners rallied for a standalone anti–gender-based violence law, backed by MINPROFF, Plan International, GIZ, UNFPA and legal/advocacy groups. Local Materials Drive: MIPROMALO reported higher 2025 output and revenue at its Nkolbisson plant despite budget limits, highlighting expanded testing and industrial infrastructure. Agriculture Exports Watch: Cameroon’s banana exports fell in June, with the CDC’s weaker shipments linked to dry-season pressures and lingering instability in English-speaking regions.
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