Evidence-to-Action: The Nkafu Policy Institute’s Denis Foretia says Central Africa must stop letting research “gather dust” and build real pathways from evidence to reforms, as the fourth Central African Think Tank Forum pushes stronger policy uptake. Anglophone Crisis: Archbishop Andrew Nkea says separatists in Cameroon’s Northwest are “tired of fighting” and open to dialogue, while security forces hunt attackers who killed a police commissioner and kidnapped teachers in Wum. Gender Justice: The Lilian Dibo Foundation launches a national video challenge against femicide and gender-based violence, offering FCFA 200,000 prizes and urging legal accountability. Education Disruption: Schools reopen in many parts of Cameroon, but separatist lockdowns keep classrooms empty in the Northwest and South West. Urban Governance: Yaoundé steps up anti–illegal dumping enforcement, clearing “black spots” and using daily collection routines to stop waste returning. Parliament & Cities: UN-Habitat and Cameroon’s National Assembly align on a roadmap to curb unplanned urban sprawl, including stronger land-use planning and local implementation. Youth & Business: Cameroon opens applications for a CFAF 5.5bn business plan competition backing 1,000 youth-owned firms in six cities. Energy Access: Cameroon seeks World Bank support to connect eight million more people to electricity by 2030, focusing on transmission, distribution and loss reduction. Opposition Politics: Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota resign from CRM leadership, a major shake-up ahead of electoral deadlines. Legal/Property: Cameroon puts the disputed Djeuga Palace site in Douala up for auction starting at CFAF 5.5bn.