Child Protection & Justice: Cameroon’s government held a high-level briefing after a surge in rape and murder cases, with officials citing alarming numbers of femicide and child abuse and noting many attacks involve people close to victims. Inclusive Education: Yaounde launched the “We Ring The Bell” campaign to finance inclusive education for children with disabilities, running nationwide until Sept. 30, 2026. Research & Skills: Cameroon’s University of Buea received a world-class lab through a Cameroon–France partnership with INSA Lyon, boosting engineering and telecom research capacity. Health & Solidarity: The National Blood Transfusion Service rolled out activities for 2026 World Blood Donor Day, aiming to raise voluntary donations and tackle shortages. Higher Education Jobs: MINESUP signed new internship partnerships with CAMTEL, CCAA and SOPECAM to improve graduate employability. Church & Peace: Cameroon’s Catholic bishops renewed calls for peace and dialogue as the country faces ongoing security and socio-economic pressures. Youth Against Violence: CIRPES met MINJEC to discuss tech-backed prevention of child soldier recruitment and reintegration support. Governance & Fraud Control: Operation AALFA begins auditing family allowances to clean public payroll and recover fraudulently paid benefits. Regional Security Lens: Coverage also highlights how ISWAP is consolidating power in the Lake Chad basin amid renewed counter-terror operations.