Anglophone Crisis Anniversary: Cameroon rights groups marked 10 years of conflict in the Northwest and Southwest by releasing a partial database of 4,037 reported deaths from 2016–2026, with only about half identified by name, renewing calls for accountability and an end to the violence. Constitutional Council Leadership: Cameroon’s Constitutional Council president Clément Atangana died in Paris at 85, raising questions about continuity and the next steps for constitutional oversight after his controversial role in major electoral rulings. Legal Showdown Ahead of Elections: With Cameroon’s presidential vote set for Oct. 12, a courtroom battle over disqualifications and appeals continues to shape the political landscape, including a rare challenge to President Paul Biya’s candidacy that was dismissed. Security Funding Pressure (Lake Chad): Experts warn MNJTF is short of money as violence around Lake Chad rises, with Nigeria carrying a large share of costs and partners facing equipment and logistics gaps. Public Service & Skills: Cameroon is expanding automotive training and certification under a renewed MINEFOP–CRAMA partnership, adding work-study, distance learning, simulators and harmonized diplomas. Regional Diplomacy: OACPS Africa Group met in Brussels to plan the handover of coordination for the Africa–EU Regional Protocol under the Samoa Agreement.