Cameroon
Collision between two vehicles resulted in the loss of at least seven lives and left several others severely injured
Today October 10, 2024, a devastating collision between two vehicles resulted in the loss of at least seven lives and left several others severely injured. The incident occurred when a Hilux vehicle, which was transporting a corpse for a traditional burial, collided head-on with a Carina car carrying passengers. The impact was so severe that…
187 councils across Cameroon have been allocated a substantial grant of 189 billion FCFA by the World Bank.
In a significant move to bolster resilience against natural disasters, 187 councils across Cameroon have been allocated a substantial grant of 189 billion FCFA by the World Bank. This funding is a part of the Local Governance and Resilient Communities Project (PROLOG), which aims to enhance local governance and empower communities to effectively tackle crises…
Eseka’s Mayor Involved in Confrontation with Public Safety Commissioner
The recent incident in Eseka, where Mayor Sylvain Tjock was attacked during an altercation with the public safety commissioner, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised serious concerns about governance and law enforcement in the region. The United Councils and Cities of Cameroon (UCCC) have denounced the attack, which occurred after the Mayor opposed the unauthorized…
The Rise of Kidnappings for Ransom in English-Speaking Regions
The Rise of Kidnappings for Ransom in English-Speaking Regions The year 2023 has seen a disturbing rise in the number of kidnappings for ransom in English-speaking regions of Africa, with over 450 cases recorded. This alarming trend highlights the complex socio-economic and political challenges these areas face. Kidnappings for ransom have become a lucrative enterprise…
150 families affected by landslides in Fokoue and Santchou received donations from the presidential couple.
150 families affected by landslides in Fokoue and Santchou received donations from the presidential couple. The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, delivered necessities to the victims of the landslide in Fokoue and Santchou, in the Menoua department. A few days after the landslide in Fokoue and Santchou, the government provided aid to the…
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Cameroon-Kenya: Lions Begin Training Camping in Yaounde
Head Coach Marc Brys unveiled his 24-man squad for the double-header during a press conference organized at the Cameroon Football Federation in Yaounde on October 5, 2024. Cameroon begins camping ahead of double confrontation against Kenya today October 7, 2024 at the Hilton hotel in Yaounde. The first leg is billed for October 11 in…
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Commencement of Phase 2 of the Yaoundé-Douala Highway with a budget set at CFA880 billion
The commencement of Phase 2 of the Yaoundé-Douala Highway marks a significant milestone in Cameroon’s infrastructure development. This ambitious project, with a budget set at CFA880 billion, is a testament to the country’s commitment to improving connectivity and fostering economic growth. The Phase 2 stretch, extending 141.1 kilometers from Bibodi to Douala, is not just…
A woman lynched in Yaoundé by crowd after allegedly Stealing a baby
An incident occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Ekounou neighborhood of Yaoundé, the political capital of 237 (Cameroon). A woman in her thirties stole a baby in the Ekounou district at around 5 p.m. The neighborhood of Ekounou is located in the Yaoundé IV district commune within the Yaoundé urban community. The woman…
Nkambe rejects blackmail of its peace architects and reaffirms support for Paul Biya.
On Friday, October 4th, 2024, community leaders delivered a memo to the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung, Bassiliken Georges Magloire Emmanuel, emphasizing the importance of Nkambe as an island of peace in the turbulent North West Region. They expressed gratitude for several ongoing infrastructural projects in Donga Mantung Division and highlighted the significance of…
ANY NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE BASED ON EQUALITY – DR SAKO
The Anglophone crisis in Cameroon has been ongoing for years, with the Southern Cameroons seeking independence or greater autonomy. According to Sako, president of the Interim Government of Ambazonia ( IG ), any negotiation must be based on equality principles, referencing Southern Cameroons’ equal status in 1961. Dr Sako made this revelation in a press…