Cameroon’s takeover of Société Générale Cameroun, now renamed General Bank of Cameroon (GBC), has become part of a broader concern over the state’s growing footprint in the banking industry, with the African Development Bank warning that repeated public recapitalizations and acquisitions are creating additional fiscal and governance risks. In its 2026 Country Report on Cameroon, […]
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has cautioned teachers and administrators in Catholic schools against examination malpractice, the sale of marks, drug abuse and other misconduct, urging educators to uphold integrity and protect the students entrusted to their care. In his homily during a thanksgiving Mass for teachers of the Diocese […]
Three individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to provide material support or resources to kill, kidnap, and maim persons and use weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in a foreign country. The defendants conspired to provide funds and equipment to separatist fighters in Cameroon to allow them to construct […]
Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday. The 22-year-old is the third midfielder signed by the Red Devils during the summer transfer window. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration,” the 20-time Premier League […]
Cameroon’s preparations for fifth-generation mobile technology are nearing completion, but commercial deployment will still depend on operators completing network investments and on several infrastructure constraints being addressed. The Telecommunications Regulatory Board (TRB) says most of the preliminary work required before the rollout of 5G has been completed. No date has yet been announced for a […]
Biya regime’s takeover of General Bank deepens concerns over state’s growing role 0