Human Rights Watch | Calling for political change can land you in jail in Cameroon, a country ruled by the same president for 42 years. On July 24, three men in plain clothes claiming to work for the intelligence services arrested Junior Ngombe, 23, a hairdresser and social media activist, …
Read More »Cameroonian-born German CDU candidate attacked, racially abused on campaign
DW | Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, who was born in Cameroon, is a candidate at the upcoming Brandenburg state election. She was treated in hospital after she was attacked and racially abused in Cottbus. A German political candidate has been attacked and racially abused while campaigning in the northeastern city of …
Read More »Paul Biya Lands in Paris for Olympics Opening
President Paul Biya of Cameroon, accompanied by the First Lady, Chantal Biya, arrived in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. They were welcomed on July 24 at Charles de Gaulle Airport by Cameroon’s Ambassador to France, Andre Magnus Ekoumou, and later greeted by hotel management and Cameroonian community …
Read More »Cameroon and South Africa Finalize Landmark Air Transport Agreement
Business in Cameroon | On July 24, President Paul Biya ratified a bilateral air transport agreement between Cameroon and South Africa. Initially signed in Cape Town on July 14, 2011, the agreement aims to enhance relations between the two countries by streamlining air operations and boosting trade. Under the terms …
Read More »Studirium Digitalizes the School Ecosystem in Cameroon
Wearetech Africa | Designed with the unique challenges of educational institutions in mind, this innovative solution aims to simplify operations. Studirium is an edtech platform developed by a promising Cameroonian start-up. Founded in 2024 by Eric Bruno Tia Nossoue and based in Douala, the platform aims to digitalize the educational …
Read More »Human Rights Watch Raises Alarm Over New Decree in Cameroon Limiting Free Speech Ahead of 2025 Elections
According to Human Rights Watch, Cameroon is facing increased scrutiny over its stance on free speech following a recent decree that potentially censors criticism of state institutions and the president. This new decree, issued on July 16 by Emmanuel Mariel Djikdent, the head of the Mfoundi division, has raised alarms …
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