The Release of Bruno Bidjang: A Glimpse into Press Freedom in Cameroon The recent release of Bruno Bidjang, the Vision 4 journalist and Managing Director of l’Anecdote Media Group, after a six-month incarceration for “spreading false news,” has reignited discussions on the state of press freedom in Cameroon. Bidjang’s case is a complex one, involving…
Cameroon’s Head of State, Paul Biya, Departs from France Following Extended Stay After a stay in France lasting several weeks, the President of the Republic Paul Biya left France this Friday. On the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron and the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya, the…
The Alarming Impact of Alcohol Abuse in Cameroon Alcohol abuse is a significant public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. In Cameroon, this problem has reached alarming proportions, with more than 74,000 lives lost annually due to alcohol-related issues. This staggering figure highlights the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address the…
The Southern Cameroon Crisis and Its Impact on Education The ongoing crisis in the Southern Cameroons has profoundly impacted the region’s education system. In the first half of 2024 alone, 48 attacks on schools have been reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). These attacks disrupt the educational process…
Israël a accepté de retirer certaines troupes de la bande de Gaza Antony Blinken l’a annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse avant de quitter le Qatar. Selon le secrétaire d’État américain, la clause de l’accord de cessez-le-feu dans l’enclave, qui prévoit le retrait de certaines unités de Tsahal, a été personnellement convenue avec Benjamin Netanyahu….
Cemac: microfinance continues to juggle with Cobac regulations Despite notable growth in certain segments of the activity of microfinance institutions in the CEMAC zone, the sector remains undermined by persistent breaches of the regulations imposed by the Central African Banking Commission (Cobac). The microfinance sector within the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)…
Cameroon: MTN achieves a turnover of 181 billion CFA francs in the first half driven by internet and fintech services This performance represents an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2023. In the dynamic landscape of Cameroon’s telecommunications sector, MTN Cameroon has emerged as a formidable player, achieving a remarkable turnover of…
Telecoms: MTN Cameroon achieved a turnover of 316 billion CFA francs in 2023 (+28%) Up by nearly 70 billion CFA francs compared to the previous financial year, the performance of the Cameroonian company contributed significantly to the increase in revenues of the South African group MTN. In the dynamic and competitive world of telecommunications, MTN…
In Cameroon MTN Mobile Money activity increased by 28% in 2023 The subsidiary of the South African telecommunications giant MTN achieved a turnover of 59.3 billion CFA francs during the year 2023. In 2023, Cameroon witnessed a significant surge in the activity of MTN Mobile Money, marking a 28% increase from the previous year. This…
In a tragic turn of events, the ‘Kitchen Competition’ factory, a prominent spice producer in Bamenda, suffered a devastating fire last night. The incident, which unfolded in the Old Town area, saw the factory engulfed in flames, leading to significant material damage and impacting the local community. The fire reportedly began due to an electrical…
