YAOUNDE – At least two people died and 20 others were injured in an explosion on Sunday in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region of Northwest, according to witnesses and local police. The blast occurred in Nkambe, a town in the region, as school children were taking part in activities to mark National Youth Day, which has…
The Loum council mayor’s driver suspended for tampering with civil status registers is a scandal that has rocked the local administration. According to the allegations, the driver, who has not been named, used his access to the mayor’s office to alter the records of several residents, changing their names, dates of birth, and marital status….
The border dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria over the Bakassi Peninsula and other areas has been a long-standing source of tension and conflict in the region. The Bakassi Peninsula is a strip of land rich in oil and fish resources, located in the Gulf of Guinea. The dispute dates back to the colonial era when…
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,…
