Tag: Yaounde
Three civilians killed in Boko Haram attack in Cameroon’s Far North region
At least three civilians were killed overnight into Wednesday in a raid by suspected members of the terror group Boko Haram in Cameroon's Far...
Cameroon minister blames worsening power cuts on population growth
Cameroon's worsening power shortages are due to rapid population growth that has exceeded supply of electricity, Minister of Water and Energy Gaston Eloundou Essomba...
Cameroon launches digital platform to improve forest management
Cameroon's Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife on Wednesday launched a digital platform to redress weaknesses in the management of forest resources in the country.
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Cameroon receives China-donated medical equipment to fight COVID-19
The Yaounde Central Hospital, one of the largest designated hospitals for COVID-19 treatment in Cameroon, received a batch of medical equipment donated by China...
Cameroon and Nigeria vow to restore normal life in Boko Haram-hit border towns
Cameroonian and Nigerian authorities said on Tuesday they are working to restore normal life in border towns hit by Boko Haram insurgency.
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Separatist commander surrenders to Cameroonian authorities
A senior separatist commander surrendered to Cameroonian authorities in the country's restive Anglophone region of Southwest Tuesday, a government official said.
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Chief justice of Cameroon’s top court calls for measures to expedite judicial process
Cameroon's Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Daniel Mekobe Sone, on Thursday frowned at lengthy delays to the judicial process which he said was...
Host Cameroon and Mali into CHAN semifinals
Host Cameroon and Mali have booked their semifinal tickets in the 2021 African Nation Championship (CHAN).
In the quarterfinal played Saturday night...
Death toll of traffic accident in western Cameroon rises to 53
The death toll from the traffic accident that occurred early Wednesday in Cameroon's West region rose to 53, and 29 others injured, the West...
Trucks queue after deadly attack on drivers in Cameroon-CAR border
Hundreds of trucks lined roads leading to the normally bustling Garoua-Boulai border town in Cameroon's East region on Tuesday, after a deadly attack on...
CAF grants amnesty to clubs and associations due to COVID-19
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescinded its decision to suspend clubs and Associations that pulled out of competitions...
Separatists impose lockdown to disrupt CHAN in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone regions
There was renewed fighting early Monday in Cameroon's English-speaking region of Southwest as armed separatists began imposing a 10-day lockdown to disrupt the Africa...
Morocco to host 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco has been designated the host of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement...
Cameroonian president discusses football development with FIFA president
Cameroonian President Paul Biya on Friday held discussions on football development with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
"Delighted to meet with Gianni Infantino,...
Cameroonians upbeat about exciting CHAN amid COVID-19
Less than 24 hours ahead of the kick-off of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroonians are feverish with anticipation and optimistic about an ecstatic...
10 alleged drug traffickers arrested in Cameroon
Cameroon National Gendarmerie said Friday its forces have arrested a group of 10 men for allegedly trafficking 10 kilograms of illicit drugs.
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Cameroon issues COVID-19 guidelines for CHAN
Host Cameroon has issued COVID-19 guidelines for African Nations Championship (CHAN) that will kick off in the country in a week.
"In...
Cameroon targets CHAN knockout stages
Host Cameroon are hopeful of qualifying for the knockout stages of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) despite poor performances during a pre-CHAN tournament, the...
Attack on security forces in Cameroon’s restive Anglophone region kills six
At least four members of Cameroon security forces and two civilians were killed Friday morning during an attack in the country's troubled English-speaking...
13 civilians killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon
Thirteen civilians were killed early Friday in a suicide bombing attack by terror group Boko Haram in Cameroon's Far North, local sources said.
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Merkel says Trump partly to blame for storming of US Capitol
dpa/GNA – German Chancellor Angela Merkel has placed part of the blame for the dramatic storming of the US Capitol on outgoing Republican President...
Explosive kills 5 Cameroonian soldiers, civilian in troubled Anglophone region
Authorities in Cameroon said five soldiers and a civilian were killed early Wednesday in the troubled English-speaking region of Northwest when an improvised explosive...
3 killed, 1 injured in Boko Haram raid in Cameroon’s Far North region
At least three civilians were killed and one other wounded when Boko Haram militants raided a village in Cameroon's Far North region early Monday,...
3 killed, 1 injured in Boko Haram raid in Cameroon’s Far North region –...
At least three civilians were killed and one other wounded when Boko Haram militants raided a village in Cameroon's Far North region early Monday,...
Cameroonian peacekeeper dies and 4 others injured in CAR road accident
A Cameroonian UN peacekeeper was killed and four others were injured in a road accident in the Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroonian authorities said...
Situation along Cameroon-CAR border calms down after standoff
The situation is calm along the border between Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR) following a standoff between Cameroon army and CAR rebels who...
Refugees flow from Central Africa Republic to Cameroon amidst tensions
Hundreds of Central African Republic (CAR) refugees have been flooding into neighboring Cameroon amid tensions in their home country, according to the United Nations...
Cameroon tightens border security ahead of CAR presidential, legislative elections
Cameroon on Monday began tightening security along its border with Central African Republic (CAR), sending security forces to control migrants heading for the country...
Cameroonian soldiers go on trial over killing of women, children
A military court in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde on Thursday began the trial of three members of defense and security forces accused of participating in...
Two soldiers injured, 14 houses torched in Boko Haram attacks in Cameroon
At least two soldiers of Cameroon elite forces Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR) were injured and 14 houses were burned to ashes overnight into Thursday...