AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRiver Blindness Research: A computational study is screening compounds from Central African medicinal plants for potential against river blindness. The disease continues to spread in parts of Cameroon despite more than 15 years of ivermectin treatment; the compounds are research candidates, not proven treatments. Refinery Hearings: Cameroon’s public hearings on the proposed Camalco alumina refinery are scheduled for October 12–17, putting the project under public scrutiny this week. Waste to Fertiliser: An IRAD project in Bangangté aims to turn 15,000 tonnes of biodegradable waste a year into 5,000 tonnes of compost, reducing landfill waste and offering farmers an alternative to chemical fertilisers. Sustainable Ebony: Taylor Guitars and its Cameroon sawmill, Crelicam, are working on a framework for ebony permits within designated forest management units, with the stated aim of supporting sustainable harvesting and local processing.
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