Cameroon

Maize sowing concluded across the southern and central regions by April, while the planting of coarse grains is progressing northwards following the onset of the rains. In the Nord region, a slight delay in the start of the agricultural season is visible due to low rainfall in the last month (almost 40% below-average). However, given the early stage of the crop cycle, there is ample room for recovery if precipitation improves. In the rest of the country, crop conditions remain near average. The Copernicus C3S Multimodel seasonal rainfall forecast for the June–August 2026 period indicates drier-than-average conditions in the far north, but average to slightly above-average rainfall elsewhere. Meanwhile, driven by ongoing insecurity, high food prices, and impending seasonal floods, Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are projected to persist across Cameroon’s Far North through September (FEWS NET, May 2026).