BBC | Une vidéo montrant le chanteur camerounais Simon Lonkana Agno, très connu sous le nom de Longue Longue, en train d’être torturé a suscité une indignation généralisée dans le pays. L’artiste, connu pour ses tubes dénonçant la mauvaise gouvernance, le colonialisme et d’autres maux sociaux, a déclaré que la …
Read More »Video of singer’s alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage
BBC | A video purportedly showing popular Cameroonian singer Simon Longkana Agno, widely known as Longue Longue, being tortured has led to widespread outrage in the country. The artist, renowned for making hits about bad governance, colonialism and other social ills, said the video was taken after he was arrested …
Read More »How the Zai farming technique is transforming soil fertility in North Cameroon
GAROUA, Cameroon – Mongabay — Ouro Andre, a village in the Lagdo sub division in the North Region of Cameroon, appears desolate on this rainy morning as farmers set out early to till the soil and plant crops. Goats munch fresh grass, bellowing to break the quiet in this 700-person …
Read More »Cameroonians nabbed in Pretoria for allegedly printing fake currency
Algoa FM | Two Cameroonian Nationals appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit South African and American currency. Spokesperson Captain Lloyd Ramovha says Jude Yaya Oka and Evans Akor Tiku were arrested in a crime intelligence operation and charged with contravention of the Currency Act …
Read More »Women-only self defense gym empowers Cameroonian women | + video
VOA | Cameroon’s women-only self defense gym is providing a safe space for women to learn vital skills and empower themselves against all types of violence. Anne Nzouankeu visited the gym and has this report from Yaounde.
Read More »Cameroonian artist marks 10th anniversary with ’45 in Prints’ exhibit | + video
VOA | Cameroonian visual artist Shiri Achu uses several mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolor and mixed media to capture the spirit of her subjects–from natural moments captured in Africa to still objects. Jackson Mvunganyi reports from the Ven Hotel in Washington DC where Shiri Achu is currently holding an exhibit …
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