Alaska Commons | The SDF (Social Democratic Front), the party of Ni John Fru Ndi, the historic leader of the opposition and once the number one opponent of Paul Biya, is in turmoil. On February 25, 34 of its executives, including MP Jean-Michel Nintcheu, were expelled from its ranks. This …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Supports Companies to Enter Cameroon, Togo Markets
Asharq AL-awsat | The Saudi Ministry of Investment is currently working on listing all national companies interested in investing in Cameroon and Togo as part of its support for Saudi investment abroad and addressing its challenges with the relevant authorities. Several Saudi government agencies aim to stimulate and support the …
Read More »19 people injured in blast at Cameroon sports event | + video
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least 19 people were injured in an explosion Saturday at a sports event in southwest Cameroon, authorities said. Nine athletes competing in the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope in Buea town were injured, as well as 10 civilians, including a baby, said Bernard Okalia Bikai, …
Read More »Portland State graduate student identifies new species of bat in Cameroon
Portland State University | Portland State graduate student Amanda Grunwald made an exciting discovery when she returned to campus following a field work trip to Cameroon: she and her collaborators had identified a new species of bat. A research article describing the new species was recently published in the journal …
Read More »Portugal defeat Cameroon to earn World Cup debut with late Carole Costa penalty
UEFA | Portugal beat Cameroon 2-1 in the inter-confederation play-offs in Hamilton thanks to Carole Costa’s added-time penalty. Portugal beat Cameroon 2-1 in Hamilton, New Zealand on Wednesday to earn a FIFA Women’s World Cup debut in the inter-confederation play-offs with Carole Costa converting an added-time penalty. The European contenders …
Read More »Scores Killed in Cameroon’s Battles with Separatists Ahead of Senate Elections
VOA | YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Cameroon’s military says it has killed scores of armed separatists in clashes this month and at least 15 have surrendered. The rebels, who vowed to disrupt March senate elections in Cameroon’s western regions, claim to have killed scores of government troops. Ndop district residents in …
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