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Detained while covering an official event in Yaoundé, four Cameroonian journalists were released on Monday after five days in custody. The initial suspicion involved the disappearance of the minister’s glasses, which were later found in his vehicle, according to a local media report.
In Cameroon, Cabral Libii’s call for the appointment of a vice president sparks a strong backlash. Christian Ntimbane Bomo denounces the risk of a “backroom succession,” while Abel Elimbi Lobé contests the approach taken by the PCRN president.
Crowned on Saturday evening in Yaoundé, the representative of the France diaspora arrives with an atypical profile, blending beauty pageants, a dual scientific curriculum, and initiatives to connect young Cameroonian girls with science and technology.
The Cameroonian forward for Manchester United is the first winner of the new SuperSport African Premier League Player of the Month award, determined by fan votes for August 2026.
After losing the first set, the Indomitable Lions rallied to defeat Rwanda 3-1 on Thursday in Tunis, completing Pool D with three victories in three matches.
An early morning attack in Madegoua, in the Far North region of Cameroon, has left at least 15 dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the raid in an area where Boko Haram and ISWAP remain active.
Six private-sector projects listed by the Investment Promotion Agency total CFAF370.3 billion. Metallurgy accounts for more than 95% of the capital and nearly 90% of the projected jobs.
Carlos Baleba is finally closing in on his debut with Manchester United. Michael Carrick anticipates his return to the squad within a week and expects him to be in good condition after the international break.
Fourteen Cameroonian companies have received approvals for 120 additional products under the CEMAC preferential regime. The total now reaches 1,328 products from 91 companies.
The Cameroonian filmmaker’s debut feature won the Special Jury Prize in the Orizzonti section and the Lion of the Future at the Venice Film Festival’s closing ceremony.
ASPAC has successfully launched its African campaign. The Beninese club defeated The Panthers FC (3-1) on Thursday in Douala during the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2026-2027, taking a significant advantage ahead of the return leg. ASPAC can smile. In their debut in the Confederation Cup, the Beninese representative achieved an excellent result […]
Samuel Eto’o is once again at the center of controversy. According to The Times, former officials of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) have referred the ethics commission of FIFA to a payment of €567,570 made by Russia following a friendly match held in 2023. This new case further undermines Samuel Eto’o’s position at the head […]
A police officer was killed and five teachers were abducted on Tuesday, September 8, in Wum, located in the English-speaking North-West region of Cameroon. Security forces are searching for the assailants and the hostages.
The 2026-2027 school year is severely disrupted in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest, where armed separatist groups have imposed a one-week lockdown. In Bamenda, closed schools, shuttered shops, and reduced traffic contrast with a partial resumption of classes in other localities.
After 74 days spent outside Cameroon, President Paul Biya is back in Yaoundé. Arriving from Geneva, Switzerland, the Cameroonian head of state returned to the capital this Thursday late in the afternoon, while his absence had raised many questions about his health. The Cameroonian president Paul Biya is back in the country. The 93-year-old head […]
The president of the RDPC Mfoundi I section and mayor of the Yaoundé 1st district, Jean-Marie Abouna, has issued a statement inviting party members from his political constituency to gather this Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 2 PM on the esplanade of the Palace of Unity. This mobilization follows the return to the country of […]
A landslide that occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in Zamboï, near Garoua-Boulaï, in eastern Cameroon, has resulted in at least 107 deaths according to a provisional assessment communicated by local authorities. Search operations are ongoing at this mining site located near the border with the Central African Republic, and the number of victims could still […]
Holy African champions after their 3-0 victory against Malawi in the final of the 2026 Women’s AFCON, the Cameroonian players returned to Yaoundé on Monday, August 17. A large crowd was waiting for them at the Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport to celebrate the first continental title for the women’s national team. The plane carrying the Cameroonian […]
The military court in Yaoundé continued, on Thursday, August 13, the examination of two cases concerning 66 people arrested after the presidential election of October 25, 2025. Some have been detained for nearly ten months and are charged with spreading false information, rebellion, unlawful gathering, and lack of a national identity card. The discussions mainly […]
A Cameroonian has been held since August 11, 2026, at the central prison of Yaoundé-Kondengui, after presenting a fake decree on national radio announcing the appointment of a vice president of the Republic. Johann Adriel Sitchom Kuate is being prosecuted for attempting to undermine state security with the complicity of foreign powers. The events date […]
Cameroon has qualified for the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by eliminating the host country Morocco in a penalty shootout (0-0, 3-1), on Wednesday, August 12. The Indomitable Lionesses will face Malawi, who defeated Algeria (3-1), on Sunday, August 16 for the continental title. After losing two consecutive finals, Morocco will […]
Tensions have resurfaced at the border between the Central African Republic and Cameroon following the arrest of two Cameroonian gendarmes in the village of Gasol. Located about six kilometers from the border, this locality is situated in Central African territory according to the authorities in Bangui. The two men were arrested on Saturday, August 1, […]
Thirty-six third-country nationals transferred from the United States to Cameroon have filed a case before the administrative court in Yaoundé. Their lawyers are challenging the legality of their detention on Cameroonian territory, their deprivation of liberty, and the lack of a clearly defined legal status. Several had received protection in the United States against being […]
The issuance of presidential decrees aims to demonstrate that Paul Biya is still in office, while his prolonged absence from Cameroon raises questions about a potential vacancy in power. Since June 7, 2026, the head of state has been outside the country without any public appearance or direct speech. On August 3, several presidential acts […]
