Population Census: Nearly 15,000 Enumerators Claim Their Dues, Update on a Process Marked by Extensions and Unpaid Wages - Lebledparle

On October 7, 2026, Hiswaca informed the World Bank of issues regarding unpaid wages to nearly 15,000 census agents involved in the population and housing survey launched in April 2026. Despite recommendations to expedite payments, the debt remains unsettled, with the total amount unknown. The census, extended multiple times until September 15, 2026, faced protests, administrative delays, and criticism, threatening the success of this major demographic operation in Cameroon.