Policy-to-practice push: The 2026 Central Africa Think Tank Forum opened in Yaoundé, urging policymakers and researchers to close the research-action gap and turn studies into jobs, integration and measurable reforms. Youth skills & leadership: Nkafu Policy Institute wrapped its Emerging Leaders Programme in Yaoundé, calling 20 young Cameroonians to convert training into community impact, while the Gwags Scholars Program expands support beyond tuition toward employability and experience. Digital identity meets infrastructure: A new report argues Africa’s next digital identity boom depends less on biometrics and more on data centers, fiber and power—highlighting Cybastion’s $75m Cameroon build as a key signal. Smart cities for Cameroon: Government and UN-Habitat launched a national smart cities action plan to use digital tech and modern governance for resilient urban services. Border tech for trade: Nigeria and Cameroon began assessing the Ekok–Mfum One-Stop Border Post to cut delays and friction using technology-driven border management. Health systems tech: Nigeria’s vaccination drive hit 23m children, using digital mapping and solar-powered primary healthcare to cut fuel costs. Education under pressure: A global warning says attacks on education have pushed 93m children out of school, with incidents rising sharply. Local tech economy: Cameroon’s IT school bankruptcy in Brussels left 60 students out of pocket, raising concerns about foreign student recruitment and degree recognition.