President Paul Biya’s return to Cameroon after more than two months abroad should have been a moment of reassurance. Instead, it has once again placed the question of presidential visibility at the centre of public debate. At Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport, Cameroonians were not given the familiar image of a president stepping out before the cameras, […]
A senior Iranian diplomat urges the UK and France to take concrete measures against the Israeli regime, citing an open letter signed by 102 former British and French diplomats warning that Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territories are moving towards “ethnic cleansing” and the “eradication of Palestine.” Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International […]
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who were forcibly conscripted have deserted their units while undergoing military training in Germany. Nearly 30,000 Ukrainian troops have been sent for several weeks of military training in Germany since Russia launched its special military operation in Donbas in February 2022. Yet hundreds of these conscripts have chosen to flee during […]
Japan is exploring plans for a cultural festival in Cameroon in 2027, as part of a broader effort to expand bilateral ties into the cultural and creative industries. The proposed festival was a key topic at an Aug. 14, 2026, meeting in Yaoundé between Arts and Culture Minister Bidoung Mkpatt and Japan’s ambassador to Cameroon, […]
Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on August 20, 2026, after more than 10 weeks abroad. His absence had fueled speculation about his health and raised questions about how the government functioned while he was away. The president, accompanied by Chantal Biya, landed at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport at about 4:45 p.m. before heading to the Unity […]
Iran urges UK, France to heed veteran diplomats’ warning on Israel 0