6:22 pm - 25/06/2026

The Resignation That Rewrote a Legacy: One Year On From Issa Tchiroma’s Break With Biya

Today, 25 June, marks exactly one year since Issa Tchiroma Bakary did something Cameroonian politics almost never sees. He walked away. Power in Cameroon tends to be held until it is lost, defended to the last by men who calculate that loyalty pays better than principle. Tchiroma, then Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, broke […]

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2:07 pm - 25/06/2026

Paul Biya Death Rumours: The Cameroon President Who Keeps “Dying” and Living

Paul Biya has been pronounced dead more times than most leaders are pronounced anything. The Cameroonian president has been killed off on social media, on diaspora television and in beer-parlour conversation across the decades, and each time he has reappeared to bury the obituary rather than the other way round. When he does eventually answer […]

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9:55 am - 25/06/2026

Le grand football entre dans la phase décisive de la phase de groupes : 1xBet présente les affiches phares de la troisième journée du Tournoi planétaire

Le plus grand tournoi de football de la planète a déjà atteint son rythme de croisière, et la troisième journée de la phase de groupes s’annonce décisive pour de nombreuses sélections nationales. 1xBet, meilleur site de paris sportif international, vous présente les principaux matchs de cette journée et analyse ce qu’il faut attendre des confrontations […]

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5:14 pm - 24/06/2026

Cameroonian Nurse Researcher Calls for Unified Health Council for Nurses, Midwives and Health Technicians

A U.S.-based Cameroonian nurse educator, researcher and healthcare policy advocate, John Nyah Mbout, has called for the creation of a unified, inclusive and legally empowered professional council for nurses, midwives and health technicians in Cameroon. In an open letter addressed to the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Higher Education and OPMS, Mbout argues […]

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3:53 pm - 24/06/2026

Cameroonians in Derby Mark World Refugee Day with Culture, Courage and a Message of Belonging

Cameroonians in Derby have taken part in World Refugee Day commemorations for the first time, using culture, food, music and storytelling to celebrate resilience while raising awareness about the experiences of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. The event, held in Derby as part of World Refugee Day activities on June 20, brought together communities, local […]

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2:45 pm - 19/06/2026

Eight-Year-Old Rape Survivor’s Story Exposes Urgent Need for Stronger Child Protection in Tiko Communities

A community sensitisation campaign against rape in Tiko has brought renewed attention to the hidden realities of sexual violence, survivor protection and the urgent need for stronger child safeguarding systems in Cameroon. Over the past few weeks, the team behind the Survivors Against Rape, SUVAR 2026, project has been working in Tiko, extending its campaign […]

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11:49 am - 17/06/2026

Every Lesson Comes Three Years Late: The Hidden Cost of Conflict on Cameroon’s Children

Fru adjusts his school bag and joins the stream of pupils making their way to class to sit for the First School Leaving Certificate. At 13 years old, he should be preparing to enter Form Three. Instead, he is taking his first steps into secondary school. “I started late,” he says softly. For three years, […]

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8:09 pm - 16/06/2026

Rights Group Urges Libya To Release Cameroonians Held In Arbitrary Detention

The Human Rights Association, HRA, has called on Libyan authorities to immediately release Cameroonian nationals being held in arbitrary detention across Libya’s official and unofficial detention facilities. In a press release issued from Yaoundé, the organisation said Cameroonians in Libya are facing arbitrary arrest, torture, forced labour, sexual violence and extortion in a detention system […]

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3:28 pm - 03/06/2026

Arrests Over TikTok Threats Raise Questions About Selective Enforcement of Cameroon’s Cybercrime Law

The arrest of three teenagers in Yaoundé over alleged threats made on TikTok has reopened a familiar question in Cameroon: when online speech becomes dangerous, who exactly faces the law? The three youths were detained by the National Gendarmerie after a video circulating on social media allegedly threatened residents in parts of the capital. Authorities […]

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3:42 pm - 06/05/2026

Cavayé Yéguié Djibril Dies at 86: The End of an Era Cameroon May Remember With Unease

Cavayé Yéguié Djibril, Cameroon’s former Speaker of the National Assembly and one of the longest-serving figures in the country’s political establishment, has died. He died on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 86, only weeks after being removed from the position he had occupied for 34 years. His death comes shortly after the […]

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3:13 pm - 06/06/2025

Why We Must Ask Questions About Maurice Kamto and the Anglophone Crisis

The ongoing Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon has for years demanded courageous leadership, tangible engagement, and total dedication from all political actors. Recently, Professor Maurice Kamto, leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC), pledged that if elected president in October 2025, the North West (NW) and South West (SW) regions will be the first areas he […]

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10:53 am - 09/05/2025

Can Pope Leo XIV Heal a Divided World? Global Leaders Look to Vatican for Moral Leadership

The election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church, has led to a global wave of reactions. Leaders from around the world have expressed both celebration and hope for renewed moral leadership from the Vatican. U.S. and Latin American Leaders Welcome New […]

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10:08 am - 09/05/2025

President Paul Biya Congratulates Pope Leo XIV Amid Mixed Reactions from Cameroonians

President Paul Biya has extended his congratulations to Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff’s election on May 8, 2025. However, his message—posted on his official Facebook page—has sparked a flurry of mixed reactions from Cameroonians, many of whom are grappling with pressing national concerns. “I wholeheartedly congratulate Pope Leo XIV on his election. May His […]

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6:40 pm - 08/05/2025

Robert Francis Prevost Elected as New Pope, Takes Name Pope Leo XIV

The Roman Catholic Church has a new leader. On the second day of the conclave in Vatican City, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. The traditional white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, a centuries-old signal of a new pope’s election, preceded the announcement. Crowds gathered […]

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12:19 pm - 04/05/2025

Trump Faces Catholic Backlash Over AI Image Depicting Him as Pope

U.S. President Donald Trump is under fire from Catholic leaders and critics around the world after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, just days before the Vatican is set to begin the conclave to elect a new pontiff. The image, shared Friday night on Trump’s Truth Social account and reposted by […]

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4:27 pm - 28/04/2025

Vatican Announces May 7 Conclave to Elect Next Pope

The Vatican has announced that cardinals will gather in a secret conclave next month to elect the next pope, following the death of Pope Francis. The closed-door meeting will begin on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, with approximately 135 cardinals from around the world in attendance. A Momentous Occasion After Pope Francis’ Passing Pope […]

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4:16 pm - 27/04/2025

Biya’s Absence at Pope Francis’s Funeral: A Symbol of Changing Leadership in Cameroon? – Opinion

April 26, 2025, was a solemn day at the Vatican, as world leaders and religious figures gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis. He is the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. His funeral, held at Saint Peter’s Square, witnessed the presence of thousands of people from around the globe. This included political heavyweights […]

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4:37 pm - 26/04/2025

Pope Francis Entombed at Basilica of St. Mary Major

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis has been entombed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. This marks the first time in over a century that a pope has been buried outside the Vatican. The Holy See described the burial as a “private and solemn moment,” attended only by close aides and […]

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6:41 pm - 25/04/2025

Pope Francis’ Funeral: Dignitaries, Leaders, and What Happens Next

The funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, will draw an array of international dignitaries and leaders to Rome on Saturday, April 26, 2025. From heads of state to royals, the guest list for the outdoor ceremony in St. Peter’s Square reflects the global influence and importance of […]

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11:18 am - 25/04/2025

Cameroonian Minister Signs Condolence Book for Pope Francis

Mballa Mbella, the Minister of External Relations of Cameroon, visited the Apostolic Nunciature on April 24, 2024, to sign the condolence book. This follows the recent passing of Pope Francis I. This act additionally served as a formal gesture to express condolences to the Vatican delegation accredited to Cameroon. Meeting with Apostolic Nuncio Upon arrival […]

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