AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCameroon Visa Updates: Cameroon reaffirmed visa-free entry for citizens of Nigeria, Chad, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic, while reminding travellers (even visa-exempt) to carry passports valid for at least six months. Road & Trade Connectivity: Cameroon is moving ahead with rehabilitation studies on the Ebolowa–Ambam highway (92 km), a key National Road No. 2 corridor linking the South Region to Equatorial Guinea for farm produce and timber trade. Local Digital Push: ANTIC urged North West Region mayors to boost council websites and social media, noting only 48.6% of councils currently run functional sites, as part of plans to modernize civil status and local revenue systems. Tourism Safety & Migration Risks: In Penang, police rescued a Cameroonian woman allegedly held and exploited, and raided four scam call centres, detaining 29 foreigners over document and immigration violations. Study Travel Costs: Cameroonian students protested in Yaoundé after France’s Campus France Cameroon reportedly raised proof-of-funds expectations for student visas, with some families facing requirements up to €25,000. Regional Travel Ease: Chad announced visa-free entry for all Africans from Jan 1, 2027, aiming to boost free movement and trade.
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