Africa News | Heads of state from the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) met on Friday in Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé, for a one-day summit to discuss the region’s economy and impact of the war in Ukraine. In a final statement, the heads of state welcomed the “exceptional” …
Read More »Cameroon’s best prospect since Joel Embiid? Wonderkid Ulrich Chomche is Him
ESPN | Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam are the NBA’s current Cameroonian stars, but Chicago Bulls legend Joakim Noah, who also hails from the African nation, has tipped teenager Ulrich Chomche to be the country’s next ‘fighting spirit and hope’. Already courted by the University of Arizona Wildcats amongst others, Chomche, the 6’11” 17-year-old hot prospect was …
Read More »Inter, Cameroon, the Champions League: the crossed destinies of Eto’o and Onana
Ruetir | Twelve years ago, the striker was decisive for the Nerazzurri’s qualification for the quarter-finals, as was the goalkeeper this season. Heroes with the same club, in Qatar they clashed hard during the World Cup There is a curious thread that unites Inter’s victory in the double-header with Porto …
Read More »Cameroonian ed-tech startup Prepdia expands to Gabon
Disrupt Africa | Cameroonian startup Prepdia, which is helping learners improve their outcomes by reliably connecting them with professional tutors for in-person and online lessons, has expanded to Gabon after seeing impressive growth in its home market. Founded in 2019, Prepdia helps users quickly and efficiently connect with a vetted, …
Read More »Modern and sustainable – Cameroon’s fashion | + video
DW | Cameroonian Liz Ngwane is a pro at turning trash into fashion treasure! The award-winning designer left the oil industry behind to focus on sustainable fashion, crafting everything from traditional wraps to dresses from recycled materials.
Read More »Newcastle are scouting teenage Cameroon wonderkid Carlos Baleba
Geordie Boot Boys | Newcastle United are among several Premier League clubs casting an eye over Lille’s 19-year-old wonderkid, Carlos Baleba who has been impressing in Ligue 1 this season. A report in 90mins credits Newcastle amongst the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal as potential destinations for LOSC …
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