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Rigobert Song’s Appointment Sparks Controversy in Central African Republic

January 15, 2025 Africa, English, Sports, Top 1

CameoonOnline.ORG | The Central African Football Federation (FCF) is crying foul over the surprise appointment of Rigobert Song as the national team’s new coach. In a strongly worded statement, the FCF expressed “dismay and surprise” at the decision, which they learned about on social media. They insist they were not …

Rigobert Song nommé sélectionneur de l’équipe nationale de la République centrafricaine

January 14, 2025 Africa, Français, Sports, Top 0

CameroonOnline.ORG | Rigobert Song, ancien sélectionneur de l’équipe nationale de football du Cameroun, a été nommé nouveau sélectionneur de l’équipe nationale senior de la République centrafricaine (RCA). L’annonce a été officiellement faite lundi soir par un décret émis par le ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de l’Éducation civique. …

Rigobert Song Appointed as Central African Republic National Team Manager

January 14, 2025 Africa, English, Sports, Top 1

CameroonOnline.ORG | Rigobert Song, former head coach of Cameroon’s national football team, has been named the new manager of the Central African Republic (CAR) senior national team. The announcement was officially made on Monday night through a decree issued by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Civic Education. Song’s appointment …

Macron’s Remarks Ignite Diplomatic Tensions with Africa

January 12, 2025 Africa, English, Politique, Top 1

CameroonOnline.ORG | French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments at the January 6, 2025, ambassadors’ conference in Paris have sparked a diplomatic uproar. Addressing the expulsion of French troops by several African nations—including Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali—Macron claimed it was France’s decision to reorganize its military presence, generously allowing African …

Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon

January 11, 2025 Africa, Business, English, Top 1

Nairametrics | Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that boosted its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank …

Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control

January 9, 2025 Africa, English Comments Off on Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad’s capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country’s foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under control. The gunshots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound in N’Djamena, …