Cameroon strongman Paul Biya, will turn 87 in about three weeks. Nearing 45 years in power, he is Africa’s and the world longest ruling non-royal executive national leader. Biya is now doing a Robert Mugabe. Decades in power, in his 90s, and ill, the former Zimbabwe dictator clung to power, insisting on attending international events […]
Cameroonian President Paul Biya said on Friday the security situation in the troubled English-speaking region of the country has improved since a national dialogue to end the conflict took place last year. “Thanks to the determination of our defence and security forces to protect our fellow citizens in the northwest and southwest (Anglophone regions), the […]
The Bui event is another indicator of the need and urgency to achieve a unified self-defense front in the Ambazonia war of independence The Ambazonia Self-Defense Council (ASC) notes with dismay the unfortunate event in Bui that has resulted in the loss of some of our bravest fighters due to miscalculation among defense forces. We […]
The home of former Prime Minister, Simon Achidi Achu, has been burnt and his son shot, then roasted in the northwest regional capital of Bemenda. The incident happened on Friday, January 24, 2020, as government efforts to roll back separatist attacks have intensified since the beginning of this year. Mr. Achidi Achu is a staunch […]
China said 41 people have now died from a new coronavirus that has infected more than 1,300 people globally, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic. The total number of confirmed cases in China now stands at 1,287, the National Health Commission said in a statement on Saturday. The death […]
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has blasted President Donald Trump for downplaying the injuries that US troops suffered after an Iranian retaliatory missile attack earlier this month in Iraq, saying Trump’s comments were “disgusting.” The former US vice president offered his harsh criticism of Trump while speaking on Friday at an election campaign event […]
The 31-year-old has signed a short-term deal with the French second-tier club after undergoing a successful medical test Ligue 2 side Valenciennes have confirmed the signing of Benjamin Moukandjo on a six-month deal. The former Cameroon international spent the first half of the season with Lens after departing Chinese club Jiangsu Suning by mutual agreement. The 31-year-old […]
Three people have died following an outbreak of cholera in Cameroon’s commercial capital Douala, local health authorities said Thursday. Officials have also announced 14 confirmed cases out of 21 suspected. The outbreak has so affected Manoka, Boko and Nylon neighbourhoods of Douala. On Wednesday, Littoral region’s governor Samuel Ivaha Diboua released a statement advising the […]
Armed separatist rebels in Cameroon burned down an electoral office earlier this month in an attempt to thwart elections scheduled to take place on February 9. They also kidnapped and attacked candidates, and announced a lockdown during the campaign period. The English-speaking separatists — who say they are treated like second-class citizens by the French-speaking majority in […]
Southern Cameroonians both in the diaspora and in Ground Zero remain skeptical despite plea for armed Ambazonia groups to halt violence Dabney Yerima, the Ambazonia Vice President, issued his strongest call for an end to infighting among restoration forces, saying only unity could lead to the dream of an Ambazonia state. Faced with unprecedented international […]
