Cameroon is set to host five Latin American countries for a first-of-its-kind economic summit in Yaoundé from April 21 to 23. The event comes as the central African nation accelerates a push to reduce its dependence on imported goods and boost domestic production ahead of a 2035 target to achieve middle-income status. The Economic Forum […]
Natural gas deliveries by Gaz du Cameroun (GDC) to industrial clients in Douala fell sharply in 2024, highlighting growing strains in the country’s industrial energy market. According to the National Hydrocarbons Company (SNH), volumes dropped to 35.57 million cubic meters over the year, down 62.92% from 2023. The decline reflects the disconnection of several industrial […]
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after the United States chose to maintain its blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports in violation of the conditions of the ongoing ceasefire. In a statement on Saturday, the IRGC Navy noted that the Islamic Republic had decided to allow non-military […]
In a half-day visit to the economic capital of Cameroon Friday, Pope Leo offered the local population an extended reflection on the just and equitable distribution of resources in a country notorious for corruption. In his April 17 homily at Japoma Stadium in Douala, the pope framed his message in the context of the day’s […]
Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of his four-nation Africa tour, with roughly 120,000 people flocking to a Mass he led in the port city of Douala. Amid heavy security, some believers had made their way on Thursday […]