Presidential Health & Succession: Cameroon’s government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi told RFI that President Paul Biya is alive and will soon return, rejecting opposition calls for a constitutional “vacancy” process. National Census: Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute extended RGPH-4 for a second time, giving enumerators until Aug 1–Sep 15 to finish the population count and the agriculture module. Public Finance: Cameroon paid CFA29.5bn in debt interest and fees in June (about 9% of total debt service), while principal repayments took the bulk. Security & Extremism: A new ISS Today analysis says Boko Haram is increasingly relying on Cameroonian commanders, boosting local access and resilience in the Lake Chad Basin. Maritime Enforcement: EU/Italian forces boarded the sanctioned tanker Toa Payoh in the Mediterranean to verify its Cameroon flag, after suspected “shadow fleet” operations. Human Rights/Immigration: Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka, detained by U.S. ICE over alleged visa overstay, was released after legal challenges over her work authorization and asylum status. Development Coordination: Cameroon opened talks with development partners on a consultation framework to better align support with NDS30 priorities. Sports & National Pride: Cameroonian sprinter Emmanuel Eseme won Commonwealth 100m gold in a record 9.83; weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet II won silver after a long asylum and recovery journey. Economy/Industry: Dangote Cement Cameroon reported a 13.1% drop in H1 sales to 596,800 tons, citing slower construction activity and delayed public spending.