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Cameroon: Man Assaults Own Kids With Matchete Over Wife’s Alleged Infidelity
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 4:55 pm
A man has committed suicide in Douala after assaulting his three kids with a machete. The horror occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 18th, 2020 in the PK 11 locality, Douala III of the Littoral Region. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Crime Read More »

Cameroonian Bertrand Tognia Becomes CBC’s MD
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 4:28 pm
Information from the Commercial Bank-Cameroon – CBC shows that Cameroonian Bertrand Tognia has been appointed as new managing director of the brokerage firm, CBC Bourse SA. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Business Read More »

Douala Grand Mall Represents a Milestone in Cameroon’s Drive Towards Economic Takeoff – Dion Ngute
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 1:26 pm
Though opened to public visitation since November 17th, 2020, it was but right that the state of Cameroon officially visits and open in the economic capital of Cameroon the largest mall in Central Africa. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Business Read More »

FIFA: Jürgen Klopp Awarded Best Coach of 2020 for Second Successive Year
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 1:25 pm
Jürgen Klopp has been elected “Best FIFA” coach of the year 2020. It is a consecutive win for the German who grabbed the title last year, 2019. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Sports Read More »

Cameroon: Security Reinforced in Major Cities Ahead of Festivities.
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 12:54 pm
The government has decided to reinforce security in major cities of Cameroon ahead of end-of-year festivals. This measure aims at allowing the population to spend the December holidays in peace and serenity. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Human Interest Read More »

Cameroon: MINSANTE Boss Pays August Visits to Health Centers in Yaounde Uncovers Misconducts
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 12:39 pm
Health Minister Dr Malachie Manaouda recently paid august visits to health facilities in the capital city, Yaounde, Center region of Cameroon where he made shocking discoveries of the lukewarmness and other misconducts by health personnel. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Health Read More »

Cameroon: MINEPAT Signs CFAF 33 Billion Grant from Germany to Finance Developmental Projects
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 11:34 am
The Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT), Alamine Ousmane Mey and the German ambassador in Cameroon, Corinna Fricke signed three cooperation agreements on Thursday December 17th, 2020 in Yaounde. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Economy and Finance Read More »

Cameroon: Custom Officials Present 40 tons of Uncertified Goods Seized in Douala
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 11:18 am
Customs officials in Cameroon’s economic Capital Douala, Yesterday December 17th, 2020 exposed over 40 tons of seized contraband product. The good were highly made up of uncertified pharmaceuticals that were intercepted during attempt to snick them into the country. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Crime Read More »

Burundi: After Resigning from AU to Clear his Name, Former President dies at 71
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 12:00 am
After resigning from his role in the African Union - AU a month ago to clear his name from accusation of assassinating the first ever democratic ruler in his country, Pierre Buyoya, the army major who had two spells in power for a total of 13 years after overthrowing his predecessors has died at the age of 71. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Obituary Read More »

Cameroon/Far North: Women Increasingly Becoming Suicide Bombing Tools in Hands of Boko Haram
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 12:00 am
Women are increasingly becoming tools in the hands of the Boko Haram Suicide bombers in Northern Cameroon. Reports from the scene show that the women are sometimes drugged, threatened, or forced to carry bombs to public places. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : News Read More »

Journal of Global Neurosurgery Appoints Cameroonian Ignatious Esene as Deputy Editor-In-Chief
Posted on : December 18, 2020, 12:00 am
Journal of Global Neurosurgery has appointed Medical Doctor, Ignatious Esene, MD, M.Sc., PhD, MPH holder of Cameroon as Deputy Editor-In-Chief. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Health Read More »

Cameroon: French Deputy Wants Biya to Publish Results of Findings Around Wazizi’s Death
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 3:27 pm
French Deputy Sébastien Nadot on his twitter page, Wednesday December 16th, 2020 urged Cameroon’s head of state, President Paul Biya to publish facts surrounding the death of late journalist Samuel Wazizi who died under detention in Yoaunde, Center Region. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Human Interest Read More »

Facebook Dismantles Fake Russian, French Accounts Manipulating African Public Opinion
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 2:51 pm
With claim that the Russians and the French have created networks to nurture the manipulation of public opinion in Africa, Facebook has dismantled over 100 fake Russian and French accounts. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Crime Read More »

Cameroon: Wouri D.O Prohibits Late Hour Circulation of Bikes in Bonapriso, Bonanjo
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 2:23 pm
The Divisional Officer for Wouri, Douala in the Littoral Region of Cameroon, Benjamin Mboutou, has forbidden the circulation of motorbikes in the Bonapriso and Bonanjo districts during late hours. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : News Read More »

CEMAC: Cameroon Records Brilliant Success in Bid to raise XAF30 billion via Treasury Bonds
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 12:47 pm
Results show that Cameroon has recorded a brilliant success in its bid to raise XAF30 billion through the issuance of 5-year treasury bonds backed by a 5.5% interest rate. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Economy and Finance Read More »

Cameroon: Three Students Face Court Over Alleged Consumption of Cannabis, Shisha
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 12:40 pm
Some three male secondary school students have been brought before the law in Yaounde Center region of Cameroon after they were caught taking Cannabis in the vicinity of their campus during school hours in Yaounde. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Crime Read More »

Ghana: Cameroonian Dr. Fomunyoh Arrested over Alleged Possession of Unauthorized Cash
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 12:14 pm
Cameroonian, Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, one of the international observers for the December 7 elections in Ghana on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 is said to have been arrested in possession of a bad containing $ 100,000. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Crime Read More »

Cameroon: Ntui Population Expresses Satisfaction over Newly Constructed Bridge
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 11:58 am
In Yaoundé, Centre Region of Cameroon, the population of Ntui has expressed satisfaction over the newly constructed bridge over the River Sanaga which has not only linked the Centre and Adamawa regions but has equally reduced distance and transport expenditures. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : News Read More »

Cameroon: PM Dion Ngute Tours CHAN Infrastructure, Gives Satisfactory Remarks
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 11:11 am
Cameroon’s Head of Government Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute yesterday, December 16th, 2020 was on his third lap visit of infrastructure to host the 2021 African Nations Football Championship (CHAN). Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Sports Read More »

Cameroon: Zimbabwe's Mapwanya Grabs Sixth Trophy at Open Golf Charity Elessa Lothin-Sen Foundation
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 11:08 am
During the closing ceremony of the second edition of the golf tournament called Open Golf Charity Elessa Lothin-Sen Foundation in Yaoundé on Saturday December 12th, 2020 that brought in 26 golfers from five countries in Africa, Zimbabwe's Mapwanya emerged overall winner. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Sports Read More »

Uganda: President Reappoints Eldest Son as head of Special Forces Command
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 11:02 am
Following the move which is part of a wider reshuffle within security agencies, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has reappointed Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba his eldest son, as the head of Uganda’s Special Forces Command. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Politics Read More »

Cameroon: PM Tasks Chiefs with Checking Security by Creating Council Police in Chiefdoms
Posted on : December 17, 2020, 10:49 am
Prime Minister Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute was on a working visit to the South West Region of Cameroon on December 16th, 2020 where he had an encounter with the Chiefs of the Region regarding, among other issues, the security problem in the areas and the taking to function of the newly elected Councilors. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Politics Read More »

Pakistan: President Adopts Law for Chemical Castration of Rapists
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 4:01 pm
Pakistani President Arif Alvi has adopted a new anti-rape ordinance that allows for the chemical castration of rapist in the country. This was signed on Tuesday December 15th, 2020. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Crime Read More »

Cameroonian Goalkeeper Ondoa Refute Claims he Hosted “lockdown party”
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 3:51 pm
Following dismissal approach from his Belgian soccer club KV Oostende, Cameroonian international goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa has said he did not host any lockdown party, not even in violation of corona measures, while expressing astonishment over the fact that his own club did not even invite him before taking such a drastic decision. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Sports Read More »

Cameroon: OCHA Observed October as “Most Violent, Bloody” Month in 2020
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 3:45 pm
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Cameroon has evaluated the month of October 2020 to have been the bloodiest and most violent month in Cameroon. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Human Interest Read More »

Cameroon: Gendarme Units Join Forces, Nab Perpetrators of organized crimes in Yaounde
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 3:43 pm
Following a joint operation by the Gendarmerie Brigades of Nlongkak and Ngoa Ekelle quarters in Yaoundé, over 17 persons have been arrested for organized crimes. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Crime Read More »

Cameroon: Far North Custom Duty Recovered 99 Percent Revenue in 2020
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 1:51 pm
Over 99 percent of the revenue target for the Far North Regional Custom Duty Office has been recovered this 2020. This is the revelation made by the Chief of the sector. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : News Read More »

Germany: Opening of Humboldt Forum becomes Controversial over Looted art, colonialism
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 1:28 pm
The Humboldt Forum, a new museum whose opening is today and being held online due to the covid-19 is controversial. Instead of being Europe’s biggest cultural project in the heart of Berlin to celebrate the city’s cosmopolitan confidence, the opening of Humboldt Forum museum has found itself in toxic debate about colonialism and looted art. Author : L J KINGAH | Category : Culture Read More »

Cameroon: Some Survivors of Ngouache Landslide Symbolically Relocated
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 1:13 pm
Survivors of Ngouache landslide incident that occurred over a year ago in Bafoussam, West Region of Cameroon have been officially and symbolically relocated to a new site at Latsuet neighborhood in, Bafoussam 3 subdivision. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Economy and Finance Read More »

Cameroon: Biya Creates New Mining Corporation after Laying Down CAPAM
Posted on : December 16, 2020, 12:06 pm
On December 14th, 2020 Cameroon’s Head of State Paul Biya has signed a decree setting up a new National Mining Corporation, SOCAMINE. Author : N Gelmin S | Category : Business Read More »

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Cameroonian Bertrand Tognia Becomes CBC’s MD

Information from the Commercial Bank-Cameroon – CBC shows that Cameroonian Bertrand Tognia has been appointed as new managing director of the brokerage firm, CBC Bourse SA.

Douala Grand Mall Represents a Milestone in Cameroon’s Drive Towards Economic Takeoff – Dion Ngute

Though opened to public visitation since November 17th, 2020, it was but right that the state of Cameroon officially visits and open in the economic capital of Cameroon the largest mall in Central Africa.

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Cameroon-Congo: By Q1-2021, Preliminary Studies of the Chollet Hydroelectricity Dam to Kickstart

During the meeting of the interstate commission in charge of the Chollet Hydroelectricity Dam project, it was revealed that the preliminary studies for the construction have been scheduled for Q1-2021.

Below the Radar of Domestic Abuse: Financial Disempowerment of Women, a Silent Homewrecker

Income inequalities between men and women are still very rife around the world. Generally, men earn more than women. In a marriage surrounding, this inequality may translate to profoundly serious problems and contribute to the escalation of domestic abuse by the high earning spou

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Cameroon: MINEPAT Signs CFAF 33 Billion Grant from Germany to Finance Developmental Projects

The Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT), Alamine Ousmane Mey and the German ambassador in Cameroon, Corinna Fricke signed three cooperation agreements on Thursday December 17th, 2020 in Yaounde.

CEMAC: Cameroon Records Brilliant Success in Bid to raise XAF30 billion via Treasury Bonds

Results show that Cameroon has recorded a brilliant success in its bid to raise XAF30 billion through the issuance of 5-year treasury bonds backed by a 5.5% interest rate.

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Cameroon: MINSANTE Boss Pays August Visits to Health Centers in Yaounde Uncovers Misconducts

Health Minister Dr Malachie Manaouda recently paid august visits to health facilities in the capital city, Yaounde, Center region of Cameroon where he made shocking discoveries of the lukewarmness and other misconducts by health personnel.

Journal of Global Neurosurgery Appoints Cameroonian Ignatious Esene as Deputy Editor-In-Chief

Journal of Global Neurosurgery has appointed Medical Doctor, Ignatious Esene, MD, M.Sc., PhD, MPH holder of Cameroon as Deputy Editor-In-Chief.

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FIFA: Jürgen Klopp Awarded Best Coach of 2020 for Second Successive Year

Jürgen Klopp has been elected “Best FIFA” coach of the year 2020. It is a consecutive win for the German who grabbed the title last year, 2019.

Cameroon: PM Dion Ngute Tours CHAN Infrastructure, Gives Satisfactory Remarks

Cameroon’s Head of Government Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute yesterday, December 16th, 2020 was on his third lap visit of infrastructure to host the 2021 African Nations Football Championship (CHAN).

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Rev. Lado Set for Second Phase of Pilgrimage for Peace in Cameroon

““I was an IDP and you came to my help” will Jesus say to us” Jesuit Priest, Rev. Father Ludovic Lado writes as he prepares to embark on the second phase of his solidarity pilgrimage for return to peace in Cameroon. He titles “Pilgrimage of Incarnation: Christmas Withou

Cameroon: Members of Parliament Implore God’s Guidance in Establishment of Laws Governing the Country

Religious leaders from varied denominations across Cameroon today, November 19th, 2020 jointly prayed for Members of Parliament and their mission for the country under the annual Cameroon National Prayer Breakfast program.

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Cameroon/Far North: Women Increasingly Becoming Suicide Bombing Tools in Hands of Boko Haram

Women are increasingly becoming tools in the hands of the Boko Haram Suicide bombers in Northern Cameroon. Reports from the scene show that the women are sometimes drugged, threatened, or forced to carry bombs to public places.

Cameroon: Wouri D.O Prohibits Late Hour Circulation of Bikes in Bonapriso, Bonanjo

The Divisional Officer for Wouri, Douala in the Littoral Region of Cameroon, Benjamin Mboutou, has forbidden the circulation of motorbikes in the Bonapriso and Bonanjo districts during late hours.

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Lessons from Buea Taxi Drivers’ Strike: Security Forces’ Culture of Violence and Impunity

At this time when a precarious security atmosphere hangs over the Northwest and Southwest regions in particular and the nation in general, one would expect the defence and security forces to exercise the utmost caution in the execution of their duty of keeping the peace. However,

Cameroon Democratic Father Tears another Calendar, Clocks 87

Today February 13th 2020, the second president of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency President Paul Biya clocks 87 years

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Verkijika Divine: Leading the Charge for Greater Youth Share of Gains of Music Industry

In a www.change.org petition, Verkijika Divine is calling on the Minister of Arts and culture to recognize the pivotal role that youths play in the contemporary music scene in Cameroon. In a social media campaign calling on musicians, fans and sympathisers, the young music produc

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Elegy of the Ostracized: We Were Soldiers, Child Soldiers for Cameroon

Yes, we were children, child soldiers for Cameroon. Preteens, but acutely aware that the welfare of dear fatherland must be won “in toil and love and peace”. Child soldiers initiated and emboldened by the fervor of our national myths of greatness. “Small no be sick,” the

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Cameroon: Douala University Doctoral Student among Sub-Saharan Africa Laureates for L’Oreal-UNESCO

Among the 20 laureates in Sub-Saharan Africa in the "Young Talent" category of L'Oreal-Unesco 2020 for Women in Science International Prize is a doctoral student in biological sciences at the University of Douala, Agnès Antoinette Ntoumba

Cameroonian police commissioner Nominated for 2020 UN Police Officer Prize

Among the three finalists for the 2020 United Nations Police Officer Prize is Rebecca Nnanga, Cameroonian police commissioner, and head of the recruitment cell at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic –Minusca.

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Davido Contradicts Public Opinion, Smirks at Material Things

Known for his suffocated dressing with chains, earrings and rings, Nigerian popstar Davido who still flaunts his wealth and jewelries on social media says material things are becoming useless to him.

Cameroon: 22-year-old Kalipha Vanithel Wins Pioneer Biggy237 Reality Show

A native of Nso, Bui Division of the North West Region of Cameroon, Vanessa Fonyeh, 22, popularly known as Vanithels Khalifa emerged pioneer winner of Biggy237, Cameroon’s TV reality show 2020.

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VIDEO: Legideon Conversations: Schools - To Reopen or Not?

In this edition of Legideon Conversations, discussing the tension in the North West and South West regions with host Fonban Emmanuel are Professor VERKIJIKA FANSO, a renowned Historian;Njang Denis, National Organizing Secretary of PAP; Erick Achille Nko'o, Political Analyst

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Cameroonian Djaili Amal Becomes Winner of Prix Goncourt des lycéens in France

With her book, Les Impatientes which was published on September 4th, in France, Cameroonian Djaili Amadou Amal has become winner of Prix Goncourt des lycéens 2020, one of the most prestigious French Literary Prize.

Chimamanda Ngozi A. Awarded “Best of the Best’ of Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction

The novel which explores the end of colonialism, ethnic allegiances, class, race and female empowerment was published in 2006. It is set in Nigeria during the Biafran War. It has received global approval since its publication. It was in 2013 in Newton that Half of a Yellow Sun wa

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Germany: Opening of Humboldt Forum becomes Controversial over Looted art, colonialism

The Humboldt Forum, a new museum whose opening is today and being held online due to the covid-19 is controversial. Instead of being Europe’s biggest cultural project in the heart of Berlin to celebrate the city’s cosmopolitan confidence, the opening of Humboldt Forum museum

Foumban Monumental Gateway: Mayor Challenging Sultan over Reconstruction

here is controversy over whom, between the Mayor of Foumban and the Sultan Ibrahim Mbombo Njoya of the fondom should reconstruct the monumental gateway recently raze by fire.

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Namibia: 170 elephants to be Auctioned over Drought, Human-Wildlife Conflict

According to an advert by the ministry of environment in Namibia, tenders have been called up as the country sets to auction elephants due to drought and human-wildlife conflict.

Création d’emplois : Les ingénieurs s’imprègnent de l’approche HIMO

C’était au cours d’un atelier de formation qu’a organisé le Bureau international du travail à Yaoundé le 19 novembre 2020.

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Cameroon: University of Yde II to Become a Techno Center of Excellence in Social Sciences

Reports show that the Government of Cameroon has planned that by 2025, the University of Yaoundé II will become a Techno Center of Excellence in Social Sciences.

Cameroon Welcomes Yet a XAF57 billion Funding for Basic Education

While the school system in Cameroon continues to show no signs of improvement but deplorability, loans and funds are continually being pumped into the “educational finance box”. The recent announced is that from the World Bank and the Education Reform in Cameroon - GPE to boo

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Uganda: President Reappoints Eldest Son as head of Special Forces Command

Following the move which is part of a wider reshuffle within security agencies, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has reappointed Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba his eldest son, as the head of Uganda’s Special Forces Command.

Cameroon: PM Tasks Chiefs with Checking Security by Creating Council Police in Chiefdoms

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