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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, …

Cameroon Misses Deadline for Transparency Report, Seeks Extension

January 9, 2025 Business, English, Top 1

CameroonOnline.ORG | According to a report by Radio France Internationale (RFI), Cameroon failed to meet the December 31 deadline to submit its annual activity report to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The government has requested a 10-week extension, citing delays in appointing civil society representatives to the national EITI …

Didier Lamkel Zé Returns to Belgium with Saint-Trond

January 8, 2025 English, Sports, Top 1

CameroonOnline.ORG | Two years after leaving Belgium, Cameroonian striker Didier Lamkel Zé has signed with Saint-Trond, marking his return to Belgian football. The club announced the news on Wednesday, following the player’s stint without a team since January 1. Lamkel Zé, 28, has already had a turbulent season. After joining …

Strike at Cameroon’s Public Universities Over Delayed Allowances

January 8, 2025 English, General, Top Comments Off on Strike at Cameroon’s Public Universities Over Delayed Allowances

CameroonOnline.ORG | A strike by higher education teachers is currently disrupting activities across all eleven public universities in Cameroon, according to news from Radio France Internationale (RFI). The strike, initiated by the Higher Education Teachers’ Union (Synes) on January 6, centers on long-standing grievances over unpaid research allowances and grants …

Manchester United to push to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo

January 8, 2025 English, Sports, Top 1

Yahoo Sports | Manchester United are ready to make a push for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, as per Fichajes. United delivered their most convincing performance of the Ruben Amorim era against Liverpool on Sunday and yet they could only steal a point at Anfield. In the 2-2 draw, the Red Devils were simply brilliant and could have …