AGP Executive Report

Business Tourism: Tourism strategist Rick Taylor, whose destination and convention-bureau work has included Cameroon, joined the African Collaborations Group’s advisory board, bringing renewed attention to business events as a driver of tourism. Air Links: Nigerian carrier Enugu Air lists Douala among its destinations, giving travellers another reported connection between Cameroon and Nigeria; check current schedules and fares before booking. Road Travel: Cameroonian employers warn that deteriorating highways are slowing journeys: Douala–Yaoundé can take six to eight hours, while Douala–Bafoussam takes eight to ten. Visa Update: Taiwan now requires visa applicants from Cameroon to show proof of polio vaccination received within the previous 12 months; the rule also applies to travellers who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon during the past year.

Business Events: Tourism strategist Rick Taylor has joined African Collaborations Group’s advisory board. His convention-bureau work includes Cameroon, offering a potential boost to the country’s meetings and events profile. Air Links: Nigerian carrier Enugu Air lists Douala among its destinations; travellers should check current schedules and fares before booking. Road Travel: Cameroonian employers say poor roads are driving up travel times, with Douala–Yaoundé journeys taking six to eight hours and Douala–Bafoussam trips eight to ten. Visa Rules: Taiwan now requires visa applicants from Cameroon to show proof of polio vaccination received within the previous year. Cameroon nationals seeking a Sri Lankan ETA must apply through a local sponsor rather than the standard online portal.

Road Travel: Business leaders say deteriorating highways are slowing journeys across Cameroon: Douala–Yaoundé can take six to eight hours, while Douala–Bafoussam takes eight to ten. Air Links: Nigerian carrier Enugu Air lists Douala among its destinations, alongside nine Nigerian cities. Visa Rules: Cameroonians applying for Sri Lanka’s electronic travel authorisation must use a Sri Lankan sponsor and submit documents in person. Taiwan now also requires polio vaccination proof from Cameroonian applicants, and from travellers who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon during the past year.

Air Links: Enugu Air’s October route list includes Douala, adding a Cameroon connection to the Nigerian carrier’s network. Its advertised launch fare from Enugu to Lagos starts at ₦98,000 one way; travellers can book through the airline or travel agencies. Taiwan Entry Rules: Cameroonian visa applicants must provide proof of polio vaccination received within the previous 12 months. The rule also applies to travellers of any nationality who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon in the past year. Sri Lanka ETAs: Cameroonians cannot use Sri Lanka’s standard online ETA portal. Applications must be submitted through a Sri Lankan sponsor, with documents delivered to the immigration head office. Road Travel: Cameroon’s employers’ association says deteriorating roads are slowing journeys and deliveries. Douala–Yaoundé trips now take six to eight hours, while Douala–Bafoussam can take eight to ten.

Road Travel: Cameroon’s business community says deteriorating highways are slowing journeys and trade: Douala–Yaoundé can take six to eight hours, while Douala–Bafoussam takes eight to ten. Entry Rules: Cameroonian visa applicants to Taiwan must provide proof of polio vaccination; visitors who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon during the past year are also covered. Sri Lanka now requires Cameroonians to apply for an ETA through a local sponsor, with documents submitted to immigration authorities. Events: Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe are set to play an AFCON qualifier at Yaoundé’s Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on November 12. Adventure Travel: Explorer Ash Dykes and his team were safe after losing contact for more than 16 hours during a Congo Basin kayak expedition that began after their arrival in Cameroon.

Road Travel: Cameroon’s business leaders warn that deteriorating highways are slowing journeys and raising costs. The Douala–Yaoundé trip can take six to eight hours, while Douala–Bafoussam takes eight to ten. Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin team regained contact after a 16-hour communications gap caused by failed satellite service and a dead power bank; the group reported everyone was safe. Travel Rules: Cameroonian visa applicants to Taiwan must provide proof of polio vaccination, as must travellers of any nationality who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon in the past year. Cameroonians applying for Sri Lanka’s ETA must now use a Sri Lankan sponsor rather than the standard online portal.

Taiwan Entry Rules: Cameroonian visa applicants must show proof of polio vaccination received within the past 12 months. The rule also covers visitors who spent more than four weeks in Cameroon during the past year. Sri Lanka Visas: Cameroonians must apply for an ETA through a Sri Lankan sponsor, rather than the standard online portal. Adventure Travel: Explorer Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin kayak team lost contact for more than 16 hours, but later confirmed everyone was safe; a failed satellite connection and dead power bank caused the communications blackout.

Adventure Travel: Welsh explorer Ash Dykes and his crew were safe after a 16-hour communications blackout during their remote Sangha River kayak expedition in the Congo Basin. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank cut off updates; the team later made contact. Rail Safety: On the 10th anniversary of Cameroon’s deadly Eseka train derailment, survivors say they are still waiting for justice. Investigators cited excessive speed, an overloaded train and defective brakes. Yaoundé Events: Equatorial Guinea will host Zimbabwe at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on November 12, bringing an AFCON qualifier to the capital before the return leg in Harare. Cultural Tourism: The new book Ô Cameroon! profiles 180 artists and is planned for events in Douala and Yaoundé, alongside stops in Abidjan and Paris.

Sri Lanka Travel Rules: Cameroonians seeking an ETA must apply through a Sri Lankan sponsor, who submits the documents in person to the immigration head office in Battaramulla; the standard online portal is not available. Malaysia Entry: Cameroon is among the African countries whose citizens need a visa, and the listed restriction allows entry by air only. Yaoundé Matchday: Equatorial Guinea will host Zimbabwe at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on November 12, putting the capital on the schedule for visiting football fans ahead of the return leg in Harare. Cameroonian Art Trail: The new book Ô Cameroon! documenting the country’s visual art history is set to travel to Douala and Yaoundé after its London launch, offering a cultural draw for future visitors.

Congo Basin Expedition: Welsh adventurer Ash Dykes and his crew were briefly out of contact for more than 16 hours during their Sangha River kayak journey, but later confirmed they were safe. A failed satellite connection and dead power bank caused the communications gap. Rail Safety: Ten years after the Eseka train disaster on the Yaoundé–Douala route, survivors say they are still waiting for justice; an investigation cited speeding, overcrowding and defective brakes. Football Travel: Equatorial Guinea will host Zimbabwe at Yaoundé’s Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on November 12, bringing an AFCON qualifier to the capital. Travel Rules: Cameroon is among the African countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Malaysia; those marked with an asterisk must arrive by air.

Adventure Travel: Ash Dykes and his crew are safe after more than 16 hours without contact during their Congo Basin kayak expedition. A failed Starlink connection and dead power bank cut off updates as they travelled the Sangha River. Rail Safety: On the 10th anniversary of the Eseka train disaster, survivors are still seeking justice. An investigation found the train was overloaded, travelling well above the speed limit and using carriages with faulty brakes. Travel Advice: Malaysia’s visa rules list Cameroonians among travellers who need a visa; the listed African nationalities covered by an air-entry restriction must arrive by air. Sports Travel: Equatorial Guinea will host Zimbabwe at Yaoundé’s Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo on November 12 for an AFCON qualifier, giving fans a date to plan around. Cultural Tourism: A new book on Cameroonian art is set to launch in Douala and Yaoundé, alongside events in Abidjan and Paris.

Cultural Tourism: A new 424-page book, Ô Cameroon!, charts the country’s visual-art history. Its planned launch events in Douala and Yaoundé could bring fresh attention to Cameroon’s cultural scene. Yaoundé Services: Hysacam says more than 100 of 305 ordered garbage trucks have been loaded for shipment, with 30 earmarked for the capital. The company has not confirmed how many have arrived or entered service.

Travel Safety: Online job scams are drawing people in Cameroon into trafficking schemes, with victims reportedly held captive after paying for promised overseas work. Culture & City Visits: A new book documenting Cameroon’s visual-art history is set to launch in Douala and Yaoundé, adding cultural events for visitors to watch for. Urban Services: Hysacam says more than 100 garbage trucks are being shipped to Cameroon, but it has not confirmed how many have arrived or entered service. Regional Security: Ongoing violence in the Northwest and Southwest continues to displace residents and disrupt local services, complicating travel in affected areas.

Cross-Border Investment: Indonesia reported about US$60 million in potential deals with Cameroon and Central African partners after a trade expo, including plans for fertilizer and tapioca plants and a Sanaga River sand project. Flood Alert: Nasarawa officials say water released from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam contributed to flooding across 18 communities, killing two and displacing residents; they urged people to stay on higher ground until waters recede. City Services: Hysacam says more than 100 of 305 ordered garbage trucks are loaded for shipment, but has not confirmed how many have arrived or entered service. Travel Retail: Lagardère reported growth from store openings in Cameroon and Rwanda, alongside stronger passenger traffic across parts of Europe and Africa.

Border Security: An attack on a Nigerian military convoy near the Cameroon border killed 10 soldiers and five civilian task-force members, according to soldiers; six others were wounded. Travel Access: Cameroonians are among citizens of 20 African countries now eligible to apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism and short stays. Airport Services: Lagardère Travel Retail reported 3.3% like-for-like growth in the first nine months of 2026, with new store openings in Cameroon contributing to continued growth in Africa. Culture and Connections: Brussels Airlines’ AfriConnections exhibition, featuring 15 African artists, has reached Brussels after touring Yaoundé and other African cities.

Border Security: Eight Nigerian soldiers were killed by a landmine near Gamboru, close to the Cameroon border, where militants also use roadside bush to target travellers. Anglophone Regions: A decade into the crisis, communities in the Northwest and Southwest still face displacement, closed schools and economic disruption, underscoring the challenges for visitors and local tourism. Travel Access: Cameroon is among 20 African countries whose citizens can now apply online for Malaysia’s eVisa Social Visit for tourism and short stays. Airport Retail: Lagardère Travel Retail reported continued growth in Africa, supported by new store openings in Cameroon and Rwanda. Culture: Brussels Airlines’ AfriConnections exhibition, featuring 15 African artists, is on show in Brussels through October 30; its 2026 tour included a stop in Yaoundé.