Over 10,457 migrants lost their lives in their attempts to reach Spain by boat from West Africa in 2024, a new report has found. The report published by migrant rights group Walking Borders revealed at least 30 people lost their lives each day while attempting to cross the Atlantic route from West African countries such as Mauritania…
President Biya Ensures Exceptional Hospitality for Bishops Amid Speculations of Political Influence at 48th Annual Seminar in Buea President Paul Biya has indeed issued specific instructions to Governor Bernard Okalia Bilai to ensure that the Bishops of Cameroon receive exceptional hospitality during their 48th Annual Seminar in Buea, which starts today. This seminar, scheduled to…
MNJTF and CJTF Foil Terrorist Plot Near Gubio, Arrest Courier with IED Materials The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack near Gubio in Borno State, Nigeria. The operation occurred on January 2, 2025, and led to the interception of a suspected…
Cameroon Bar Association Lays Foundation for New Headquarters in Yaoundé In a significant milestone for the legal community, the Cameroon Bar Association has laid the foundation for the construction of its new headquarters in Yaoundé. The project, christened the “Lawyer’s House,” is set to cost FCFA 6.2 billion and will be located at Mfandena-Omnisport, next…
Gendarmerie Intensifies Crime-Fighting Efforts in Cameroon’s Centre Region In a series of successful operations throughout December, the gendarmerie has intensified its efforts to combat crime in Cameroon’s Centre Region. These operations have led to significant breakthroughs in the fight against drug trafficking and robbery, showcasing the gendarmerie’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Distributes N25 Million to Each State to Alleviate Economic Hardship In a remarkable gesture of support during the festive season, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has distributed N25 million to each of Nigeria’s 36 states through her foundation, the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS). This initiative…
ICC Receives Complaint Against Cameroon’s President Paul Biya for Crimes Against Humanity The office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received an official complaint against Cameroon’s President, Paul Biya, for crimes against humanity. The complaint, submitted by the Pan African Forum, documents evidence of crimes committed against Cameroon’s English-speaking minority population….
Cameroon Sets 2025 Fiscal Year Budget at 7,317.7 Billion CFA Francs The government of Cameroon has unveiled its operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, amounting to 7,317.7 billion CFA francs. This represents a modest increase of 39.6 billion CFA francs (0.5%) compared to the previous year’s allocation. The budget proposal, submitted to Parliament for…
Cameroon Prepares for 2024 Dixiades: Final Meeting Held in Yaoundé The National Olympic and Sports Committee of Cameroon (CNOSC) recently held its final preparatory meeting for the 2024 Dixiades in Yaoundé. This crucial session, chaired by Grégoire Owona, took place just one week before the highly anticipated sports event begins. Overview of the Meeting The…
Cameroon Bar Council Criticized for Leniency After Gendarmes Torture Prominent Rights Lawyer On November 27, 2024, prominent human rights lawyer Richard Tamfu was severely beaten by gendarmes in Douala, Cameroon. The incident occurred when Tamfu intervened to prevent the arrest of his client without a warrant. A video of the assault, showing gendarmes brutally beating…
