AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInfrastructure & Connectivity: Cameroon officially opened the Mayo Taram bridge in Banyo on National Road No. 6, easing a long-vulnerable crossing on the Foumban–Tibati–Ngaoundéré route after delays; the 51.67m Acrow steel bridge (CFA 847.4m contract) has already been in traffic for months. Safety & Social Protection: In a national push against femicide, Prof. Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoa says government plans include a pending parliamentary bill with tougher penalties, university-backed psychological support, and economic empowerment—alongside breaking the “silence” around abuse. Travel-Adjacent Policy: The U.S. ended a January pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries (including Cameroon), following a court order, while routine diplomatic/official visa processing continues via the Abuja protocol route. Human Stories Linked to Mobility: A DW report highlights how young Cameroonians are being lured to Russia with promises of jobs or citizenship, only to end up on Ukraine’s front lines—fueling grief and calls for answers from families. Sports (Cameroon Interest): Cameroon-linked football news includes Brian Madjo’s reported openness to representing the Indomitable Lions and Medeama’s CAF Champions League tie vs TP Mazembe.
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