AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPresidential Continuity Watch: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya remains abroad 44+ days after leaving Yaoundé on June 7, with opposition pushing for clearer rules and even a possible vice-presidency role in state continuity while the RDPC insists government business is functioning. Gold Scandal & Tax Recovery: Yaoundé is preparing a nationwide August 1 operation to recover about CFAF 305 billion in unpaid taxes tied to undeclared gold exports, after UAE trade data showed huge gaps between official Cameroonian exports and UAE imports. Mining Crackdown Fallout: A sudden freeze on 200+ semi-mechanised mining operations in East and Adamawa has halted environmental damage but triggered local job losses and economic shock as military seal heavy machinery. Yaoundé Infrastructure Delays: The expansion of the city’s northern entry road is far behind schedule—only 25.86% complete with 89.11% of the contract period elapsed—citing land release issues and utility relocations. Census Push: MINAT is racing to finish RGPH-4 coverage gaps ahead of the July 31 deadline, ordering daily monitoring and emergency measures in underperforming units. Local Business Incubation: MINPMEESA and CAPEF signed a deal to formalize incubation at EPABA Business Lab in Ambam, aiming to turn rural ideas into operating SMEs.
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