As of March 31, 2025, the total outstanding bond issuance from the six CEMAC countries stood at CFA 8,451.8 billion. This marks a 12.3% increase compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). The rise in bond issuance was primarily driven by Gabon, which saw a […]
The England right-back who helped Liverpool win the Premier League this season, is out of contract at the end of June and is expected to join Real Madrid. “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season,” the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen and that he hopes it will not. In comments aired Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring […]
Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. There are currently 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 different countries in the most geographically diverse conclave in history. Source: France 24
US President Donald Trump has attracted criticism from some Catholics after posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope. The picture, which was shared by official White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, and prepare to choose the next pontiff. The New […]
Manchester United and Tottenham both took huge strides towards reaching the Europa League final with semi-final first-leg wins on Thursday. United won 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao, who incidentally host the final on 21 May, while Tottenham saw off Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in London. Statisticians Opta give United a 97% chance of reaching the final – with […]
The world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died at the age of 116. Born on 8 June 1908 in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Inah Canabarro Lucas became a Catholic nun in her early 20s. Her family said she always celebrated her birthday with a cake in […]
Cameroon becomes 43rd member state of the Saudi-led coalition The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition announced that Cameroon has officially joined, becoming the 43rd member state of the coalition, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The step underscores a growing commitment to combating terrorism and fostering regional and international security and stability, the Saudi […]
Bishops in Cameroon have gathered in the capital Yaoundé for their 50th Ordinary Plenary, but the death of Pope Francis and the conclave to choose a new pope that begins on May 7 in Rome, loom large at the gathering. At a Mass to kick off the deliberations, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon, Archbishop Julio […]
King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones. In a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, the King spoke about becoming a cancer “statistic” – referencing the more than 1,000 […]
