AGP Executive Report

Air Connectivity: Enugu Air plans to launch Lagos–London flights in December, six weeks after starting international service to Douala, adding a new link in the region’s growing air network. Road Access: European partners have proposed CFAF174.6 billion to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and build a second Dibamba bridge, easing congestion on a key route; funding still needs final approval. Travel Safety: Nearly 1,000 kidnappings were reported in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest from January to September, with roadblocks and attacks disrupting public transport and travel. Visa Access: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online for Bahrain’s eVisa, removing the need for an embassy visit.

Hospitality Investment: Cameroonian investor Rodolphe Simo Kam is exploring opportunities in Benin. His group is developing the Kempinski Shekinah Palace hotel project in Douala, while tourism was among sectors discussed at a separate Cameroon–Türkiye business roundtable. Travel Safety: Nearly 1,000 kidnappings were reported in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest from January to September. FEWS NET says attacks, roadblocks and illegal checkpoints are disrupting travel and trade, particularly in the Northwest. Road Improvements: European partners have proposed CFAF174.6 billion to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba bridge. Funding still needs final approval; the works aim to ease congestion on a major route. Entry Options: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online for a Bahrain eVisa.

Road Links: European partners have proposed €266.2 million to rebuild the Douala–Edéa road and add a second Dibamba bridge, easing a key route toward Kribi and the Central African Republic. Funding still needs approval. Tourism Investment: Cameroon and Türkiye discussed tourism alongside infrastructure and other sectors at a business roundtable in Istanbul. Separately, Cameroonian investor Rodolphe Simo Kam is pursuing projects in Benin while developing a high-end hotel complex in Douala. Travel Safety: Nearly 1,000 kidnappings were reported in the Northwest and Southwest from January to September, with roadblocks and attacks disrupting transport and trade. Outbound Travel: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online for a Bahrain eVisa.

Tourism and Trade: Cameroon and Türkiye discussed cooperation in tourism, infrastructure, agriculture and other sectors at a business roundtable in Istanbul, with both sides seeking to deepen commercial ties. Douala Port: Russia’s training ship Perekop docked in Douala, where its crew and cadets are scheduled to visit local attractions alongside naval exchanges. Coastal Links: Nigeria’s vice president said the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Bakassi Deep Seaport would improve movement, attract investment and boost tourism in Cross River State. Travel Access: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply for Bahrain’s eVisa online.

Douala Port Call: Russia’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop has docked in Douala. Its crew and cadets are due to visit local attractions, while Cameroonian naval personnel will tour the vessel. Travel Access: Cameroonian citizens are among nationals of 54 African countries eligible to apply for Bahrain’s eVisa online, without an embassy visit.

Douala Port Visit: Russia’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop arrived in Douala on November 2. Its crew is due to visit local attractions, while Cameroonian cadets will join the ship for navigation training. Cameroon Visit: Prince Albert II met President Paul Biya during his October 29–30 visit to Cameroon and visited children’s welfare centres, highlighting long-running Monegasque humanitarian support. Gulf Travel: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online for a Bahrain eVisa, avoiding an embassy visit. Travel Health: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is increasing monitoring at airports, seaports and land borders following an outbreak in Nigeria. Authorities urge preparedness, not panic.

Travel Access: Cameroonians are among citizens of 54 African countries eligible to apply for Bahrain’s eVisa online, easing the process for trips to the Gulf kingdom. Culture in Yaoundé: Nearly 300 people attended the premiere of Kung Fu Dream, a documentary about China–Africa exchanges, at an event celebrating cultural ties and people-to-people connections. Health Preparedness: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is stepping up checks at airports, seaports and land borders amid an outbreak in Nigeria and frequent cross-border travel.

Yaoundé Culture: The documentary “Kung Fu Dream,” about China-Africa cultural ties, premiered in Yaoundé on Friday to an audience of nearly 300, adding a cultural event to the capital’s calendar. Travel Access: Bahrain lists Cameroon among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply for an eVisa online; travellers should check the official portal for current entry requirements. Health Checks: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is strengthening traveller surveillance at airports, seaports and land borders amid an outbreak in neighbouring Nigeria.

Travel Access: Cameroonians are among citizens of 54 African countries eligible to apply online for a Bahrain eVisa, removing the need for an embassy visit. Culture in Yaoundé: Nearly 300 people attended the premiere of Kung Fu Dream, a documentary about a Cameroonian’s journey to China to study martial arts and the cultural ties built along the way. Tourism Investment: A new regional analysis argues that unreliable power is holding back tourism in Central Africa, including Cameroon, and calls for energy investment to improve visitor experiences and support jobs.

Entry to Bahrain: Cameroon is among 54 African countries whose citizens can apply online for an eVisa, making Gulf travel possible without an embassy visit. Health and Border Updates: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is stepping up checks at airports, seaports and land borders amid an outbreak in Nigeria. Tourism Investment: A regional analysis says unreliable power is holding back tourism in Central Africa, including the Sangha Trinational Landscape shared by Cameroon, the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo. It argues that better energy infrastructure could attract investment and create jobs.

Travel Access: Cameroonian citizens are among nationals of 54 African countries eligible to apply for Bahrain’s eVisa online, avoiding an embassy visit. Sports Travel: Cameroon’s women golfers are heading to Abuja for the All Africa Challenge Trophy, running November 2–7, with 20 countries competing. Football Tourism: Colombe Sportive’s CAF Champions League group-stage draw pairs the Cameroonian club with RS Berkane, Simba SC and Orlando Pirates, bringing high-profile continental fixtures to its home schedule. Tourism Infrastructure: A regional analysis points to unreliable electricity as a barrier to tourism in Central Africa, including at destinations such as Cameroon’s Sangha Trinational Landscape, and calls for energy investment to support visitors and jobs.

Football Travel: Colombe Sportive will make its CAF Champions League group-stage debut in Group C against RS Berkane, Orlando Pirates and Simba SC, putting Cameroon’s club on the continent’s travel circuit. Health & Border Readiness: Cameroon reports no Ebola cases but is stepping up surveillance at airports, seaports and land borders amid an outbreak in Nigeria and frequent cross-border movement. Tourism Investment: A regional analysis says unreliable electricity is holding back tourism, including at Cameroon’s Sangha Trinational Landscape, and argues that dependable power could attract investment and create jobs. Coastal Environment: Reports of tar balls, stranded dolphins and fish scarcity linked to offshore platforms raise concerns for Cameroon’s marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

Travel Health: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is tightening checks at airports, seaports and land borders amid an outbreak in neighbouring Nigeria. Football Travel: Colombe Sportive will face RS Berkane, Simba SC and Orlando Pirates in the CAF Champions League group stage, bringing three high-profile continental matchups to Cameroon’s club campaign. Nature Tourism: A Cameroonian delegation is studying Congo’s co-management model for protected areas, including Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, as Yaoundé looks for lessons in conservation. Tourism Investment: A regional analysis says unreliable electricity is holding back Central African destinations and argues that dependable power could attract investment and create tourism jobs. Coastal Environment: Coverage has also flagged tar balls, fish scarcity and stranded dolphins among the concerns linked to offshore platforms in Cameroon’s waters.

CAF Spotlight: Cameroon’s Colombe Sportive will make its Champions League group-stage debut against RS Berkane, Simba SC and Orlando Pirates in Group C, bringing prominent continental clubs and supporters to the country for the home fixtures. Health Preparedness: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases but is stepping up checks at airports, seaports and land borders, citing frequent travel with Nigeria after a case was confirmed there. Protected Areas: A Cameroonian delegation is studying Congo’s co-management model at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, seeking lessons for more sustainable management of the country’s own natural attractions. Tourism Investment: Reliable electricity could help unlock Central Africa’s tourism potential, including destinations such as the Sangha Trinational Landscape, by improving visitor services and encouraging investment. Kribi Coast: Fishermen say offshore oil platforms restrict access to fishing grounds and threaten coastal ecosystems, raising concerns for communities and the natural environment that underpin coastal tourism.

Health & Border Travel: Cameroon says it has no Ebola cases, but is stepping up surveillance at airports, seaports and land borders after an outbreak in Nigeria. Officials cite frequent cross-border movement and say the focus is preparedness, not alarm. Football Travel: Colombe Sportive will face RS Berkane, Simba SC and Orlando Pirates in Group C of the CAF Champions League, bringing top-level continental football to Cameroon. Nature Tourism: A Cameroonian delegation is studying Congo’s co-management model for protected areas, including Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, to inform conservation at home. Tourism Investment: Reliable energy is being identified as a key condition for growing Central Africa’s tourism sector, including the Sangha Trinational landscape shared by Cameroon, Congo and the Central African Republic.

Football Travel: Cameroon’s Colombe Sportive will face RS Berkane, Simba SC and Orlando Pirates in Group C of the CAF Champions League, setting up cross-border fixtures that could draw visiting supporters. Tourism Investment: A new regional analysis says unreliable electricity is holding back Central Africa’s parks and other tourism destinations, arguing that dependable power could attract investment and create jobs. Nature Tourism: Cameroon’s forests and wildlife officials are studying Congo’s protected-area co-management model, including at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, to inform sustainable conservation. Coastal Watch: Oil platforms off Kribi restrict local fishing access and threaten marine biodiversity, adding pressure to coastal livelihoods and the area’s tourism appeal.