Cameroon extends family allowance audit enrollment by five days

Cameroon's Ministry of Finance (MINFI) has granted a five-day extension for the ongoing Family Allowances Audit (AALFA) operation, pushing the enrollment deadline to Friday, August 21, 2026. This decision aims to accommodate public sector employees who have not yet completed their enrollment process.

Minister of Finance Louis Paul Motaze announced the prorogation of the second and final phase of data collection in a press release dated August 14, 2026. The operation was initially scheduled to conclude on August 14, but the extension provides a crucial window for latecomers.

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all beneficiaries who have not yet enrolled to seize this ultimate opportunity

The Ministry observed that a significant number of beneficiaries had not yet enrolled, despite extensive information campaigns. To facilitate the process, new registration points have been established at various government departments, including MINDEF, DGSN, MINEDUB, and MINESEC, in addition to previously announced locations.

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no further extension will be granted beyond Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Minister Motaze urged all beneficiaries who have not yet enrolled to seize this "ultimate opportunity" to complete the necessary formalities with all required documents. He stressed that "no further extension will be granted beyond Wednesday, August 19, 2026," indicating the firm closure of the process on August 21.

Failure to comply by the new deadline will result in children lacking collected birth certificates being deemed fictitious in subsequent operations. The MINFI seeks to finalize the AALFA operation efficiently and clean up the registry of family allowance beneficiaries, calling for "responsibility, diligence, and collaboration from all."

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responsibility, diligence, and collaboration from all