Energy & Trade: Cameroon spent CFA274.3bn on hydrocarbon imports in Q1 2026, while crude oil export earnings fell 14.4% to CFA152.4bn, deepening the “energy paradox” of importing refined fuel despite producing oil. Exports Watch: Overall export revenue dropped 23.6% to CFA606.9bn, driven mainly by weaker cocoa, crude oil and LNG receipts. Anti-Corruption Push: CONAC chair Rev. Dr Dieudonné Massi Gams renewed calls for a dedicated anti-corruption law, faster enforcement of asset declarations, and stronger CONAC powers. Humanitarian Crisis: UNICEF says 2.9 million people in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest still lack safe water, sanitation and hygiene, with insecurity and outbreaks worsening conditions. Education & Jobs: Camtel launched 115 internships nationwide with Minesup, while the government backed a €3.6m WFP school-feeding expansion to serve about 11,000 children from 2026-2029. Regional Cooperation: Kenya and Cameroon agreed to deepen trade and investment, including plans to revive Nairobi–Cameroon direct flights and convene a joint commission. Sports (WAFCON): Cameroon is among the WAFCON teams in Morocco; meanwhile Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrive with title pressure, and Ghana’s Black Queens are flagged as a key threat. Security & Justice: A Cameroonian student, Belibi Belibi Albert, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone strike after signing with Russia’s Ministry of Defence.