Business in Cameroon | Cameroon settled debts totaling CFA148.2 billion ($267 million) to the Chinese Eximbank in the first three months of 2024, as reported by the National Sinking Fund (CAA). Of this amount, CFA34.7 billion represents interest payments, with CFA113.5 billion allocated to principal repayment. These figures mark the …
Read More »Francis Ngannou Mourns the Loss of His Son Kobe: A Community Stands in Solidarity
Francis Ngannou, the renowned Cameroonian boxer and former MMA fighter, shared heartbreaking news late Monday. His 15-month-old son, Kobe, had passed away. Ngannou expressed his devastation on social media, lamenting the loss of his vibrant and joyful companion. He described the pain of calling out Kobe’s name, only to be …
Read More »Cameroon mayors resolve to make birth registration a top priority
Biometric Update | Local and city council mayors in Cameroon have signed a charter which reflects their desire to take birth registration efforts more seriously in all their respective municipalities. The mayors took the resolve at the end of a recent two-day forum in Yaounde which laid bare all facets …
Read More »Liverpool: Bryan Mbeumo among the players who could replace Mohamed Salah
Afrique Sports | Liverpool is reportedly considering recruiting Cameroonian international Bryan Mbeumo during the upcoming summer transfer window as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. The long-term future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool remains uncertain, with numerous speculations linking the Egyptian king to a departure. In the quest for players …
Read More »Cameroon seizes Starlink kits ahead of service disconnection on April 30
Techpoint Africa | Cameroon is reportedly seizing Starlink kits at its borders because the Internet service provider is not yet licenced in the country. This comes ahead of Starlink’s scheduled discontinuation of service in regions where it is not yet licenced to operate, including Cameroon, on April 30. Meanwhile, Cameroonian …
Read More »Indomitable Lions: Carlos Baleba back in the fold at last? Marc Brys on the verge of convincing him
Afrique Sports | Cameroon national team head coach Marc Brys and his assistant Joachim Mununga held a video conference with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Brys eventually found the right words to convince the budding talent to join the national team sooner. This discussion took place in the aftermath of Baleba’s …
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