AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHumanitarian Crisis: The UN says about 24 million people across the Sahel need urgent help as violence, displacement and climate shocks worsen conditions, including in northern Cameroon where schools and health centres are being forced to close. Mpox Safety & Accountability: Two NIH researchers—Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe (Cameroon)—were charged in the U.S. after alleged attempts to smuggle mpox-related vials through Detroit Metro Airport, with prosecutors saying a large case held 113 vials (including deactivated mpox) and that the men allegedly misled officials. Gender-Based Violence Alarm (Cameroon): Cameroon’s government reports a sharp rise in femicide, rape and child abuse, citing increases from 50 women murdered (2023) to 67 (2024) and 77 (2025), with early 2026 figures suggesting the trend continues. Power Sector Shock (Cameroon): Cameroon’s electricity supply faces strain after two plants (Kribi and Dibamba) reportedly withdrew output from the Southern Interconnected Grid following bank account freezes tied to tax disputes and wider payment delays. Menstrual Health (Cameroon): Plan International Cameroon tackles period poverty through youth and community education, linking menstrual hygiene to girls’ school attendance and safety. Sickle Cell Support (Yaoundé): The Zita Nadege Foundation launched a community campaign to raise awareness and improve healthcare access for people living with sickle cell disease.
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