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AfDB Eases Suspension on Chinese CR20 Road Project in Cameroon The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partially lifted the suspension on a road project in Cameroon, which is being executed by the Chinese company China Railway 20 Bureau Group Corporation (CR20). This project involves the construction of the Ntui-Mankim road, a crucial part of the…

Agricultural Advancement: 130 Billion CFA Francs Pledged for Rice Sector Enhancement in Cameroon 2024 Cameroon is taking a significant step towards agricultural development with the allocation of 130 billion CFA francs for the expansion of hydro-agricultural land. This investment aims to develop 10,000 hectares, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s rice sector. The Context…

Financial Misconduct Accusations Result in High-Level Dismissal in Cameroon’s Senate 2024 The recent news from Cameroon regarding the embezzlement scandal involving a significant sum of 3 billion CFA francs has led to dismissing the Secretary-General of the Senate from the post of PCA of the University of Bertoua. This incident is a stark reminder of…

The Release of Yanick Fonki: A Glimpse into Press Freedom in Cameroon 2024 The recent release of Buea-based journalist Yanick Fonki, after a year-long detention, marks a significant moment for press freedom in Cameroon. Fonki, who worked for Divine Mercy Radio and Television (DMRTV), was imprisoned at Buea Central Prison in July 2023 following an…

CICAM Workers’ Outcry Over 15 Months of Unpaid Wages In the heart of Cameroon’s industrial sector, a grave injustice has unfolded that calls for immediate attention and action. The workers of the Cameroon Cotton Corporation, known by its French acronym CICAM, have found themselves in a dire situation, protesting 15 months of unpaid salaries. This…

Legal Battle in America Brings to Light Quiet Disputes Between Cameroon and Norway 2024 The recent lawsuit filed in a U.S. court against Norway and Ayaba Cho Lucas has brought to light the complex and previously underexplored diplomatic relations between Cameroon and Norway. This case, rooted in the ongoing conflict within Cameroon’s Anglophone regions, has…

The gods of the Southern Cameroons are angry with LRC as a fuel tanker explodes causing enormous material damage in the colonial capital Yaounde 2024 After endless road accidents that have claimed scores of innocent lives in the past week, and injured other scores of persons because of bad roads or the total absence of…

Unforgeable: BEAC’s Latest Banknotes Launched in 2022, Claims Yvon Sana Bangui The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has indeed made a significant stride in the fight against counterfeiting with the introduction of its new range of banknotes in 2022. These banknotes, described as “unforgeable” by Yvon Sana Bangui, represent a leap forward in securing…

CNPS CEO Accused of 19 Management Errors by State High Control The recent allegations against the CEO of the National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS) in Cameroon have brought to light the critical issue of corporate governance and accountability in public institutions. The State High Control of Cameroon has accused the CEO of 19 management errors,…

Five-Year Milestone: Ngaoundéré-Paro Axis Construction by Chinese Firm Hits 30% The Ngaoundéré-Paro Axis: Progress and Prospects The construction of the Ngaoundéré-Paro axis, a pivotal infrastructure project in Cameroon, has been a subject of national interest since its inception. Entrusted to the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), the project has reached a 30% completion mark…