BEAC Digital Payments Push: The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) is rolling out a CEMAC QR system to speed up interoperable payments across Cameroon, Chad, CAR, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo, routing transactions through GIMACPAY as the bloc targets higher financial inclusion. UAE–Gabon Trade Talks: In Libreville, UAE Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi met President Brice Oligui Nguema to turn the CEPA framework into practical business opportunities in trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. Gabon–Rwanda Digital Cooperation: Gabon is seeking Rwanda’s know-how for a digital government ecosystem, including identity services, cybersecurity, interoperability and online public service delivery. Samb’a Micro-Insurance Move: Gabon’s Samb’a Finances Holding applied for Cameroon approval to launch Samb’a Assurances Cameroun, aiming to serve low-income clients via mobile money and microfinance channels. Customs Crackdown in Cameroon: Cameroon’s customs extended its anti-fraud and anti-smuggling campaign to Kribi and Campo, targeting illegal drinks and frozen goods and pushing legal supply chains. Cameroon Logistics Hub: CNCC plans a 10-hectare logistics facility in Kyé-Ossi to support cross-border trade with Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, with funding expected in the 2027 budget. Sickle Cell Local Production: African drugmakers and researchers are linking local manufacturing to wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations for sickle cell disease.