AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGender-based Violence Alarm: Cameroon is facing mounting outrage as killings of women rise, with officials citing at least 50 women killed between January and April 2026 and warning figures may be only “the tip of the iceberg,” including a recent case in Yaoundé where a 44-year-old was stabbed and a suspect arrested. GBV Support Push: A “Stop Femicides” roundtable at Sainte-Bernadette Medical Centre called for stronger social media vigilance plus better health and legal support for victims. Digital Health Win: Cameroonian healthtech startup Waspito won the $250,000 Grand LEAP Award at LEAP 2026, expanding a platform that links patients, doctors and healthcare funders across Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. Vaccination Reach: eHealth Africa says more than 23 million children were vaccinated against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in 15 states in the first half of 2026, using technology-driven tracking and coordination. Policy Uptake Focus: The 2026 Central Africa Think Tank Forum in Yaoundé urged governments and partners to move from “evidence to action” to strengthen policy implementation. Transport & Health Cooperation: Cameroon and Egypt discussed accelerating transport cooperation, including air and maritime agreements, with Egyptian officials also listed among participants. IsDB Financing Watch: Cameroon is set for IsDB agreements worth CFA253.1 billion tied to projects like the Douala–Bafoussam road, but the share of firm new funding and disbursement details remain unclear. Trade Advantage: Cameroon leads CEMAC’s preferential trade list with 72.4% of approved products, reflecting continued growth in approved companies and goods. Far North Budget Clarity: Cameroon’s PSRDREN reports conflicting 2025 budget execution rates (59% vs 63.8%), leaving a gap in how figures are calculated.
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