BBC | John Fru Ndi, the man regarded as Cameroon’s champion of democracy, has died at the age of 81. He became a hero to many in the 1990s for his bravery at taking on the one-party state that brutally dealt with those challenging its rule. A former bookseller and …
Read More »3rd edition of Cameroon Fashion Design celebrates traditional fabrics |+video
Africa News | The latest edition of Cameroon Fashion Design offered a journey through Africa’s sartorial history. Stops during this exploration of ancestral creations included one in Mali to see its Bogolan fabric, in Côte d’Ivoire for the Kita and in Cameroon to discover the Ndop and the rare Odom …
Read More »Onana, heart of gold: the goalkeeper flies to Cameroon to help sick children
Ruetir | As reported by Actu Cameroon, André is working on the second edition of the campaign of surgical operations led by his Foundation. It will take place in June in Yaoundé He could have rested in Milan, gone to his friend Lautaro’s wedding or been distracted by the sea …
Read More »L’annonce d’un premier vénérable camerounais réjouit au-delà des catholiques
La Croix Africa | Le Vatican a annoncé samedi 20 mai la reconnaissance des vertus héroïques du père Simon Mpeke. Avec cette décision, celui qui est plus connu comme « Baba Simon » devient le premier vénérable camerounais. Pour la première fois, un Camerounais a été déclaré « vénérable » …
Read More »VATICAN – Among the new Venerables also the first Cameroonian “fidei donum”
Agenzia Fides | Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday, May 20, the Holy Father authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to publish some Decrees, including those concerning the recognition of the heroic virtues of the Cameroon diocesan priest Father Simon Mpeke, born around 1906 in Batombé and …
Read More »Cameroon: Solar-powered sewing machines help poor women | + video
A project provides solar-powered sewing machines to socially disadvantaged women in rural areas in Cameroon, which frequently sees outages all over the country. In addition to the machines, the young women receive seamstress training.
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