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Cameroon: Filmmaker Bassek Ba Kobhio dies aged 69

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:50:15 +0200

Cameroon: Filmmaker Bassek Ba Kobhio dies aged 69

Bassek Ba Kobhio, a driving force in Cameroonian cinema, has died aged 69.

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Cameroon former National Assembly president Cavaye Yéguié Djibril dies at 86

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:13 +0200

Cameroon former National Assembly president Cavaye Yéguié Djibril dies at 86

The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.

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Cameroon approves renationalisation of main electricity provider

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:10 +0200

Cameroon approves renationalisation of main electricity provider

The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.

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Cameroon's Demsa Museum traces the centuries-old history of horses

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:15:10 +0200

Cameroon's Demsa Museum traces the centuries-old history of horses

The Demsa Museum highlights the centuries-old use of horses in northern Cameroon - and the cars that replaced them.

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Malaria vaccine rollout shows promise for children in Cameroon

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:09 +0200

Malaria vaccine rollout shows promise for children in Cameroon

Some mothers in Cameroon said they saw vast improvements in their children's health after the rollout of malaria vaccines.

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Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:45:10 +0200

Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.

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Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:09 +0200

Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of corruption" on the first day of a visit to the country.

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Pope urges young Cameroonians to resist temptation of corruption

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:40:08 +0200

Pope urges young Cameroonians to resist temptation of corruption

At Mass in Doula he also told young people to reject every form of abuse or violence, and to always show hospitality and care for one another.

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Pope condemns 'endless cycle' of death in Cameroon separatist region

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:35:08 +0200

Pope condemns 'endless cycle' of death in Cameroon separatist region

Pope Leo XIV condemned an "endless cycle of destabilisation and death" as he visited Cameroon's English-speaking northwest on Thursday.

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Pope’s visit raises hopes for peace in cameroon’s anglophone region

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:09 +0200

Pope’s visit raises hopes for peace in cameroon’s anglophone region

The upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon’s conflict-hit anglophone region is raising cautious hopes for peace, as residents and leaders call for an end to years of violence.

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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon on second leg of African tour

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:08 +0200

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Cameroon on second leg of African tour

After two days in Algeria marred by two suicide attacks and a spat with US President Donald Trump, the pontiff's plane landed in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde shortly before 3:00 pm local time (1400 GMT), an AFP journalist travelling on the papal plane said.

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Cameroon: President Biya signs decree to reinstate vice presidency

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:08 +0200

Cameroon: President Biya signs decree to reinstate vice presidency

Cameroonian President Paul Biya signed a bill on Tuesday to restore the vice presidency to the country's government structure.

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Cameroon's Catholics fear papal visit could pay political dividends for President Biya

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:25:08 +0200

Cameroon's Catholics fear papal visit could pay political dividends for President Biya

As rumours emerged of a papal visit, some of Cameroon's Catholics voiced fears the trip would give longtime President Paul Biya a chance to polish his image six months on from deadly protests following his contested re-election.

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War in Ukraine: Cameroon confirms death of 16 nationals enlisted in Russian army

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0200

War in Ukraine: Cameroon confirms death of 16 nationals enlisted in Russian army

Cameroon on Monday published the names of 16 citizens who died in Ukraine while fighting alongside the Russian military.

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Cameroon parliament votes to create vice president post

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:45:08 +0200

Cameroon parliament votes to create vice president post

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday approved a bill creating the position of a vice president despite protests by the opposition

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Cameroon opposition slams plan to create vice president post as 'coup'

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:45:08 +0200

Cameroon opposition slams plan to create vice president post as 'coup'

If approved, the vice president would take over in the event of the president's death, resignation or incapacity with no obligation to hold elections

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Cameroon considers reinstating vice presidency

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:27:51 +0200

Cameroon's parliament is reviewing a bill to restore the position of vice president, aiming to ensure continuity of state leadership. President Paul Biya, 93, began a new seven-year term in November 2025 after securing 53.66% of the vote in the country's October presidential election.

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WTO chief praises 'hard work' despite lack of deal at Yaounde talks

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:15:06 +0200

WTO chief praises 'hard work' despite lack of deal at Yaounde talks

The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agriculture and much-needed reform of the organisation

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Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:50:09 +0200

Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

Taiwan has announced it will for the first time skip a major World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting after a dispute with host nation Cameroon over how the island was identified on official documents.

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Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:25:08 +0200

Cameroon delays parliamentary elections, lawmakers to stay until end 2026

Cameroonian lawmakers yet again voted on Thursday to extend their mandate, according to official media.

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