A US military ship is sailing towards the Middle East, carrying equipment to build a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza, the army says. The support ship, General Frank S Besson, set sail from a military base in the state of Virginia on Saturday. It comes after President Joe Biden said the US would…
What happens to your body when you take alcohol every day? Alcohol is a substance that can have various effects on your body, depending on how much you drink and how often. Drinking alcohol every day can cause both short-term and long-term harm to your health. Here are some of the possible consequences of daily…
The Nkwen market in Bamenda, Cameroon, was the scene of a tragic fire incident on Tuesday 30 November 2021, that destroyed several shops and properties belonging to local traders. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but some people have speculated that it was linked to the ongoing conflict between government forces and separatist…
Jules Koum et Alain Mebe Ngo’o Le 4 novembre 2011, Jules Koum Koum avait rendu l’âme des suites d’un accident de la circulation à la sortie Sud de Yaoundé. La nouvelle du décès du Directeur de la publication de l’hebdomadaire d’enquêtes et d’informations générales “Le jeune observateur” s’était propagée comme une traînée de poudre. L’on…
In a shocking revelation, the Cameroonian authorities have announced the arrest of an individual who was found with 8674 billion CFA francs (about 13.2 billion euros) in cash in his house in Yaoundé. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is believed to be involved in a massive money laundering scheme that spans several…
Jean Michel Nintcheu, a prominent opposition leader and member of parliament for the Social Democratic Front (SDF), has filed a lawsuit against Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the secretary general of the presidency, whom he accuses of illegally governing Cameroon. Nintcheu claims that Ngoh Ngoh has usurped the powers of the president, Paul Biya, who is…
The Ministry of Transport has announced a new increase in public transport fares in Cameroon, effective from March 15, 2024. The decision was taken after consultations with the representatives of transport unions and associations and the regional and local authorities. The ministry said the increase was necessary to cope with the rising fuel, maintenance, taxes,…
The UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club competition in European football, will undergo a major overhaul from the 2024-25 season onwards. The current format, which features 32 teams divided into eight groups of four, followed by a knockout phase, will be replaced by a single league of 36 teams, with each team playing 10…
At the heart of the lively political debates that animate Cameroon, a controversial initiative is shaking the national scene: a forum on the so-called famine in the Far North, launched by Cavayé Yéguié Djibril, president of the National Assembly. The move, aimed at mobilizing funds for northern regions plagued by drought and food insecurity, sparked…
