Facing a storm of European criticism ahead of the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening “legal” action to defend its name. Five days from the opening game, Qatar’s chief World Cup organiser said attacks on the Gulf state had been launched because […]
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have burnt his bridges with Manchester United after launching a stinging tirade against the club and faces an uncertain future as he prepares for the World Cup. The Portugal superstar told Piers Morgan’s show on TalkTV that he feels “betrayed” by the Premier League club and that he has no respect […]
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire to pledge to donate much of his vast fortune. Bezos, whose “real-time” worth Forbes magazine estimates at roughly $124.1 billion, made the announcement in a joint CNN interview with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez that […]
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday held their first in-person meeting as presidents ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Bali, amid strained ties over a range of issues from Taiwan to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. “I’m committed to keep lines of communication open between you […]
Rich European nations’ race to gain access to African natural gas reserves have raised concerns among climate activists at COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Egypt. Europe wants “to turn Africa into its gas station,” said Mohamed Adow, director of the Power Shift Africa think tank, at the UN climate summit in […]
Cameroon international Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa will remain with Italian Serie A leaders Napoli until June 2025 after signing a contract extension. The 26-year-old midfielder played 30 times for the club last season while on loan from Fulham and joined Napoli on a permanent deal in May. He has now been rewarded following an impressive three […]
Defense ministers from Cameroon and the Central African Republic say they are deploying a joint force to their common border after at least 80 people were taken hostage over the past three months. The two ministers blame rebels fleeing military crackdowns in the CAR for increased crime on the border. Defense ministers from Cameroon and […]
The Cameroon national team announced its list of 26 players for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in which it will compete in Group G alongside of Serbia, Brazil and Switzerland. Local and international media were offended by what happened at the squad announcement, and there are concerns about their coach, the legendary Rigobert Song, […]
After a tiring day, Guy Bertrand pulls his taxi into a side street in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde, whips out a plastic sachet of whisky and knocks it back in one go. “I like a good strong kick,” he says, sitting behind the wheel. It’s often the most deprived Cameroonians who consume such strong but cheap […]
At least seven people have been kidnapped by gunmen in Cameroon’s North region, a local official confirmed on Thursday. They were abducted on Wednesday in Touboro subdivision of the region, an official in the region who asked not to be named told Chinese news portal Xinhua by phone. Touboro shares a boundary with the Central […]
