Water & Power Investment Talks: Cameroon and the US discussed opportunities for American firms in water and energy projects, including grid expansion, mini-grids and renewables, as Cameroon moves ahead with reforms after the creation of SOCADEL and efforts to tackle an estimated FCFA 800bn power-sector debt. Agri Inputs at Scale (Kaduna): Kaduna Governor Uba Sani flagged off free distribution of 500 trucks of fertiliser and tractors to 150,000 smallholder farmers across 23 local councils, calling it a third straight year of support to shield farmers from rising input costs. Food Security Funding Warning (Nigeria): ActionAid Nigeria says agricultural capital spending remains too low to meet CAADP targets, with many states allocating only about 3% of capital budgets to agriculture and performance lagging the 10% commitment. Agrifood Strategy Push (Nigeria): Nigeria’s agriculture ministry unveiled a 10-year agrifood system strategy and action plan aimed at shifting from fragmented projects to an integrated food-systems approach. Regional Visa Hub Shift (US): The US will stop routine visa processing at 25 African posts from Aug 1, 2026, routing applicants to 20 regional hubs including Malabo and Lagos. CEMAC Banking Exposure: BEAC data shows governments remain a major driver of lending demand in CEMAC, with net claims on governments rising to CFA11.4tn by end-March 2026, including Equatorial Guinea. Energy Market Outlook (Cameroon): Cameroon’s growth outlook faces pressure as LNG exports are expected to fall after the Hilli Episeyo FLNG departure. Maritime Sanctions Evasion Alert: A report warns Iranian and Russian “shadow fleet” operators use fake websites mimicking African maritime registries to generate false documents and evade sanctions.