Taiwan News | The Cameroonian-registered freighter Ginan was towed off a Pingtung County beach Saturday (Sept. 14), almost two months after it became stranded during Typhoon Gaemi. The ship was one of eight vessels that sank or became stuck on sandbanks or rocks during the typhoon in July. The Ginan …
Read More »President Paul Biya Meets with Xi Jinping
On September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping of China met with Cameroonian President Paul Biya during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. The leaders announced the elevation of China-Cameroon relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, underscoring over five decades of diplomatic relations and cooperation. President Xi praised Biya’s …
Read More »Cameroonian candidate pursues a seat on the Prince Georges County Council | +video
VOA | For this year’s US election, more African candidates are running for office. Leo Bachi Eyombo is a candidate for a vacant at-large seat on the County, Prince Georges County Council. VOA’s Phillip Alexiou gets him to explain why he is deciding to run for office.
Read More »Cameroonian-born German CDU candidate attacked, racially abused on campaign
DW | Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, who was born in Cameroon, is a candidate at the upcoming Brandenburg state election. She was treated in hospital after she was attacked and racially abused in Cottbus. A German political candidate has been attacked and racially abused while campaigning in the northeastern city of …
Read More »2 Cameroon nationals arrested for ‘black dollar’ scam
Manila Bulletin | Two Cameroon nationals have been arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Taguig City for their alleged involvement in a “black dollar” scam. The NBI identified the two suspects as brothers Khan and Awa Fonkam who were arrested on Tuesday, …
Read More »Cameroonian who smuggled compatriots under guise of fake handball team expulsed
swissinfo.ch | A man who posed as the coach of Cameroon’s national handball team has been given a two year suspended sentence and barred from Switzerland for six years. The Cameroonian national had arrived in January at Zurich airport along with 19 compatriots without visas. Upon arrival, the 45-year-old declared …
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