US-Cameroon Investment Push: Cameroon used a new US-Cameroon Economic and Commercial Dialogue to pitch major projects, including the $3bn Grand Eweng hydropower plan, while investors flagged foreign-exchange access, fintech rules, infrastructure gaps and regulatory predictability as key blockers. AI for Tax Enforcement: Cameroon-linked researchers claim an AI system can detect tax fraud with 97.2% precision, but public details on pilot scope and revenue impact remain unclear. 5G Readiness: Cameroon says 5G groundwork is nearly complete, yet commercial rollout depends on operators’ network investments and fixes like reliable electricity and fibre capacity. Local Innovation Funding: SMEPA awarded CFAF 70m to 35 homegrown prototype projects to move into pre-series and market testing. Telecom Leadership: MTN appointed Ikenna Ikeme to lead Group Regulatory Affairs, as it also continues expanding mobile-money and regulatory execution. Retail Expansion: Neptune Group opened Maithé Mall in Obala, a CFAF 6bn move into large-scale retail. Digital Rights Research: Paradigm Initiative and Civic Watch screened “The Signal” to unpack findings from LONDA 2025 on digital exclusion and policy gaps. Health Tech & Biotech: Senegal’s first Africa-made sickle-cell hydroxyurea treatment raises hopes for lower costs and better access. Education & AI Skills: YIBS held an M.Tech Project Presentation Day showcasing software engineering, cyber security, data science and AI projects.