31, May 2026
Paris Saint-Germain won a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday after edging Arsenal in a tense final that went all the way to a penalty shootout.
Kai Havertz had fired Arsenal into a sixth-minute lead, but PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot before Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both missed for the Gunners in a dramatic finale.
31, May 2026
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called Saturday for more international help to combat the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in DR Congo as he arrived in the eastern province worst-hit by a severe outbreak.
The World Health Organization (WHO) director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the international community was helping the DR Congo government cope with the outbreak.
But he added that “community ownership” was also needed – including overcoming “mistrust” and false information – and an increase in financial support from other countries.
“We are here to discuss with the community, to see how the response is running and if there are challenges to help,” he said.
“You’re not alone in this. We’re here, we’re with you, and we will see this through together,” he told people in Ituri at a press conference later.
The highly contagious haemorrhagic fever is already present in three eastern DR Congo provinces and in neighbouring Uganda.
There have been at least 1,077 suspected cases of Ebola in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared on May 15, including 246 deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. There have been nine confirmed infections in Uganda, including one death.
The true reach of the outbreak in DR Congo, which is thought to have been circulating before it was detected, is likely to be much wider, the WHO has warned.
The vast impoverished central African country – whose mineral-rich east has been plagued by three decades of conflict – has limited capacity to conduct laboratory tests to confirm cases.
Conflict and Ebola
Uganda closed its border with DR Congo this week and ordered a 21-day quarantine for anyone arriving from that country.
On Friday, the WHO announced that a patient had recovered on Wednesday, left hospital and was discharged into the community after two negative tests. WHO’s Anaïs Legand said it marked a “first” among patients who had been confirmed Ebola carriers in the current outbreak.
Ebola, which spreads through close contact and bodily fluids, has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.
The deadliest outbreak in DR Congo claimed nearly 2,300 lives out of 3,500 cases between 2018 and 2020.
The medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has said of the latest outbreak that “never has an Ebola epidemic recorded so many cases in the first days after it being declared”.
It said there were not enough medical experts deployed in the afflicted region.
State services are largely lacking in Ituri province, where access is hindered by insecurity due to the presence of armed groups and militias.
“There is experience in this country and under the government’s leadership, and especially with community ownership, we can stop it,” said Tedros.
“These are the ingredients which are important, of course, with the support from the international community as well. So the issue is in our hands.
“If we do our best, it can be stopped.”
Vaccine search
No vaccine or specific treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which is behind the current outbreak.
But the head of the CDC Africa said on Thursday that a vaccine should be ready by the end of the year.
On Saturday, the WHO said its experts had considered several potential vaccines that were “promising enough” to warrant evaluation in clinical trials.
“In the meantime, our priority is to stop transmission with tools that we have used for decades of Ebola responses, which include disease surveillance, rapid testing and diagnosis, contact tracing, isolation and care for patients, infection prevention and control, community engagement, and safe and dignified burials,” it added in a statement.
North and South Kivu provinces, that have also recorded Ebola cases in the outbreak, have been plagued by near continuous violence for three decades.
Much of the affected regions are controlled by the Rwanda-backed armed group M23 which has been battling government forces.
Millions of people have fled the fighting and are living in displacement camps with poor hygiene conditions.
Nearly a million of those displaced are in Ituri province, where the prospect of the epidemic spreading throughout the camps has sparked alarm.
“If Ebola comes, we’ll be wiped out as we’re packed like sardines,” Dorcas Mapenzi said at the Kingonze camp on the outskirts of Bunia.
Source: AFP
30, May 2026
A traditional ruler in Cameroon’s conflict-affected North West region has been arrested and is currently being questioned by security forces in Bamenda as he suspected to be aiding the separatist fighters.
Fon Mormah III of Ndzerem Nyam was reportedly taken into custody and initially held at the Gendarmerie Legion before being transferred to the Mendakwe Gendarmerie Brigade, where he remains under interrogation. His phone was also said to have been confiscated.
Although authorities have not issued an official statement, the arrest comes weeks after a deadly military operation in the village on April 26, during which several people were killed. The victims were presented by the army as separatist fighters, an account that has continued to fuel debate locally.
Security sources are said to suspect the presence of armed separatist elements in Ndzerem Nyam and are questioning whether local complicity may have facilitated their activities. The Fon is reportedly being investigated on allegations of allowing or maintaining links with fighters operating in the area.
However, a statement released by the Ndzerem Nyam Development Association expressed concern over the monarch’s detention, describing his continued questioning as troubling for the community. The group insisted that the ruler has long been regarded as neutral and committed to maintaining peace.
“Many people who know him can testify to his peaceful, neutral, and responsible character,” the statement noted, adding that his presence in the palace during the crisis should not be interpreted as alignment with any armed group.
Complicating matters further, the Fon is also reportedly facing accusations from separatist factions, who allegedly suspect him of cooperating with government forces. This dual suspicion places the traditional leader in a precarious position, caught between opposing sides in a protracted conflict.
Across the North West and South West regions, traditional rulers have increasingly found themselves at the centre of the crisis. Some have been targeted by armed groups, while others have faced pressure or scrutiny from state authorities.
The absence of an official government position on the latest arrest leaves several questions unanswered, including the precise nature of the allegations and the legal steps that may follow.
Source: Lebledparle.com
30, May 2026
Cameroon is stepping up nutrition education in secondary schools as part of a broader effort to improve adolescent health and prevent diseases linked to poor eating habits.
On May 28, 2026, education, health, and development stakeholders gathered in Yaoundé to review the first results of the Sun App project, an initiative designed to promote healthy nutrition and physical activity in schools.
The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Secondary Education in partnership with the Research and Sustainable Development Institute (RSD Institute), assessed the program’s implementation, reviewed its early impact, and explored ways to support its gradual expansion nationwide.
During the event, Secondary Education Minister Nalova Lyonga called for concrete measures to improve students’ food environment. According to state broadcaster CRTV, she recommended the creation of healthy school cafeterias, the introduction of electronic payment systems, or “cash wallets,” to help students access balanced meals, and the development of school gardens on campus.
For education officials, these measures are intended to go beyond awareness campaigns. The goal is to create school environments that encourage healthier eating habits while engaging students in practical activities related to nutrition and well-being. Sun App, short for Scaling Up Healthy Nutrition to Adolescents and Pregnant Women, was officially launched on December 4, 2024, in Ntui, located in the Mbam-and-Kim division of Cameroon’s Center Region.
The program is gradually expanding to several municipalities, including Yaoundé IV. Its objective is to improve dietary habits among adolescents while encouraging physical activity throughout school communities.
The initiative is built around two main pillars: nutrition education and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and conditions linked to malnutrition. By targeting students at an early age, program organizers hope to address unhealthy behaviors before they become deeply rooted.
The approach reflects a widely shared view among public health experts that schools are one of the most effective places to influence youth behavior. Schools not only provide knowledge but also help establish daily routines around nutrition, exercise, and healthy living.
The current effort builds on a partnership between the Ministry of Secondary Education and the RSD Institute that began in 2018. The agreement was renewed on August 19, 2025, to strengthen primary prevention efforts within the education system, particularly in secondary schools. A few weeks later, on September 2, 2025, stakeholders in Yaoundé validated a National Strategy for Nutrition Education in Schools. The framework aims to harmonize interventions, strengthen awareness campaigns, and improve coordination among programs operating across the country.
For education and health authorities, the issue now extends far beyond school meals. The broader objective is to position schools as a frontline defense against the rise of noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions. These illnesses were once associated primarily with adults, but they are increasingly affecting younger populations, especially in urban areas where eating habits are changing rapidly.
Through Sun App, Cameroon hopes to establish a culture of prevention from an early age. However, the program’s success will depend on several factors, including sustainable financing for healthy school meal programs, support from local governments, family participation, teacher training, and the creation of monitoring systems capable of measuring real changes in student behavior.
Ultimately, the project’s impact will depend less on workshops and policy recommendations than on its ability to change everyday practices within schools. In that sense, Sun App is both a public health initiative and a test of Cameroon’s ability to make nutrition education a lasting part of its education system.
Source: Sbbc
29, May 2026
Cameroon international Jean Onana is unlikely to continue his career with Turkish giants Beşiktaş JK after spending the season on loan with Italian Serie A side Genoa CFC.
The defensive midfielder appears set for another move this summer, with his future expected to lie away from both clubs ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Despite uncertainty surrounding his next destination, interest in the 26-year-old continues to grow across Europe. Cypriot outfit Aris Limassol FC are reportedly keen on securing the services of the Cameroonian international during the upcoming transfer window.
Reports indicate that Aris Limassol have already initiated moves to bring the midfielder to Cyprus as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season. The club is believed to view Onana as an experienced addition capable of adding stability and physicality to their midfield department.
However, negotiations are still at an early stage, and no official agreement has yet been reached between the parties involved.
Jean Onana joined Beşiktaş with high expectations but struggled to establish himself as a regular starter in Turkey, which led to his temporary switch to Genoa in Italy. His time in Serie A also failed to provide long-term clarity over his future, with the Italian side unlikely to activate any permanent deal for the midfielder.
The former Bordeaux and Lens player remains an attractive option on the market due to his experience in several European leagues and his international pedigree with the Cameroon national team.
As the summer transfer window approaches, more clubs could enter the race for the midfielder, although Aris Limassol currently appear to be leading the chase for his signature.
Source: Africa Soccer
29, May 2026
Former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda says she was subjected to a nearly decade-long intimidation campaign by Israel’s Mossad aimed at forcing her to abandon an investigation into Israeli war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Bensouda revealed in a speech in The Hague that she faced sustained coercion and intimidation, including threats, surveillance, and pressure targeting her family. Mossad sought to obstruct the ICC’s Palestine investigation through these measures.
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen personally led parts of the operation, acting as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “unofficial messenger” in an effort to pressure the former prosecutor to drop the case.
Despite the pressure campaign, the ICC formally authorized a criminal investigation into the occupied Palestinian territories in 2021.
The reported intimidation effort began in 2015, after Bensouda opened a preliminary examination into violence in Palestine.
In one incident, unidentified individuals delivered an envelope containing $500 to her home, which she said was intended as a signal that she was under surveillance.
“They came directly to my house,” Bensouda told Al Jazeera. “I got the message that they’re sending.”
She later said the pressure escalated, including a secret meeting in New York where Cohen confronted her and warned that continuing the investigation could endanger her and her family.
Mossad is also reported to have conducted a smear campaign targeting Bensouda’s husband using transcripts of intercepted recordings in an unsuccessful attempt to discredit her.
Bensouda said she felt “left alone” and “unsupported” throughout the process, urging the European Union to strengthen protections for the ICC against foreign intimidation and sanctions.
The revelations come amid increased pressure on the court following requests for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former Israeli war minister Yoav Gallant.
The intimidation campaign coincided with US sanctions imposed on Bensouda in 2020, followed by later measures targeting current ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan and several judges, including asset freezes and restrictions on personal bank accounts.
28, May 2026
Cameroon is losing an estimated 162.8 billion CFA francs annually through illicit financial flows linked to timber export mispricing, according to a report released on May 26 by the Financial Transparency Coalition in Financial Secrets of the Forests: How Secrecy Fuels Deforestation in Brazil and Cameroon.
The report found that between 2013 and 2023, illicit financial flows in Cameroon’s timber sector averaged $289 million per year, nearly five times the $59 million annual loss estimated by the National Agency for Financial Investigation. The discrepancy stems from undervaluation of timber exports, where declared export values differ from import records reported by destination countries.
The analysis focused on Cameroon because of its position as Africa’s largest timber exporter. In 2025, the country recorded 105,000 hectares of primary forest loss, the highest on record.
Timber trade losses widen
The report identifies China, Vietnam, European Union countries and the United States among the main destinations where pricing discrepancies were recorded. According to the coalition, the losses represent foregone customs duties, taxes and other public revenues.
Cameroon has tightened forestry export policies in recent years, increasing duties on raw log exports from 17.5% in 2017 to 75% under the 2024 Finance Act, while preparing a ban on exports of 76 wood species from 2028 to encourage local processing. The report says illicit financial flows continue to undermine these efforts by allowing timber products to leave the country at under-declared values.
Matti Kohonen, Executive Director of the Financial Transparency Coalition, said:
“This report shows that billions of dollars are illicitly channelled each year from Global South countries through illegal deforestation and financial secrecy. The lack of public data on land ownership and beneficial ownership makes it difficult to trace who profits directly from forest destruction.”
Transparency gaps complicate enforcement
Researchers said financial and land ownership secrecy prevents authorities from identifying the ultimate beneficiaries of logging concessions.
Using Geographic Information Systems data, the coalition mapped forest concessions and ownership structures but said beneficial ownership information remains inaccessible, complicating enforcement efforts.
Jean Mballa Mballa, Executive Director of CRADEC in Cameroon, said:
“This report confirms that although Cameroon can map forest loss and identify the legal owners of concessions, beneficial ownership records remain closed. Without transparency, efforts to sanction illegal operators and enforce international anti-deforestation regulations will face serious limits.”
The report also states that Cameroon has continued granting logging licences to companies previously sanctioned for illicit trade, allowing some operators to continue exporting to markets that prohibit illegally sourced timber.
Trade rules and market access implications
The findings come as international market requirements tighten ahead of the European Union Deforestation Regulation, due to take effect in December 2026, prohibiting products linked to deforested land from entering EU markets.
Victor Galaz, associate professor at the Stockholm Resilience Centre and contributor to the report, said stronger transparency measures are increasingly tied to market competitiveness.
“Crimes linked to deforestation often thrive in opaque financial systems. Making ownership and concession data more accessible is essential not only for accountability but also for preserving long-term access to export markets.”
The Financial Transparency Coalition is calling for the creation of public beneficial ownership registries, improved access to land ownership records and publication of sanctions data related to environmental offences.
The report warns that unresolved transparency gaps could continue draining billions of francs from public revenues while exposing timber exports to compliance risks in international markets.
Source: Business in Cameroon
28, May 2026
This weekend’s 3-day Catholic Women Association (CWA) Cameroon-Europe Convention in Great Britain stands as a phenomenal testimony to the enduring strength of faith, culture and community among Cameroonian Catholics in Europe.
Under very inspiring themes, “Catholic women leading families to holiness” and “Building Strong Families Through the Example of Mary Our Mother,” the CWA Cameroon-Europe come together promises to be not only a spiritual gathering but also a profound moment of reflection, renewal and collective purpose.
At a time when Cameroonian families across Europe and even beyond are facing increasing social, moral and economic problems, the role of the members of the Catholic Women Association as custodians of faith and pillars of the Cameroonian family has never been more crucial.
The Catholic Women Association of Cameroon has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to nurturing Cameroonian homes grounded in Christian values, promoting unity within Cameroonian communities and supporting the spiritual growth of future generations particularly those born in the Western world. We of the Cameroon Concord News Group believe and fervently that the UK meeting therefore comes as a timely and necessary initiative.
The choice of Our Lady of Good Counsel as a guiding inspiration is deeply significant. Mary, the Mother of Christ, remains the perfect model of humility, wisdom, obedience and unwavering trust in God. In a nation like Cameroon often characterized by uncertainty and division, turning together to Our Lady of Good Counsel symbolizes a collective desire for divine guidance, peace and wisdom in addressing the challenges facing Cameroonian families and Cameroonian communities today.
Equally commendable is the convention’s emphasis on building strong Cameroonian families through the example of Mary Our Mother. The family remains the foundation of every society and strong families are built on love, sacrifice, prayer, mutual respect and moral integrity. By drawing inspiration from Mary’s virtues, the Cameroonian Catholic women are reaffirming their commitment to raising children in faith, strengthening marital bonds and preserving values that sustain healthy and peaceful homes.
Beyond its spiritual dimension, this convention also reflects the beauty of cultural solidarity among Cameroonians living in continental Europe. Gatherings such as this provide an opportunity to strengthen ties among members, celebrate shared traditions, encourage younger generations and reinforce a sense of belonging within the Cameroonian diaspora community. It is through such unity that Cameroonian communities thrive and continue to contribute positively both to their host nations and to their homeland.
The organizers and members of the Catholic Women Association Cameroon-Europe deserve sincere praise for their dedication, vision and tireless efforts in bringing this important event to life. Their work reflects the enduring mission of the Holy Roman Catholic Church to evangelize, uplift families and foster Christian fellowship.
As the convention unfolds over the three days, one hopes that participants will leave spiritually enriched, morally inspired and more deeply committed to their roles as mothers, wives, leaders and ambassadors of Christ in society. May the 3-Day Catholic Women Association Cameroon-Europe Convention in UK strengthen bonds of sisterhood, renew faith and inspire practical actions that will continue to transform families and Cameroonian communities long after the convention concludes.
Indeed, this come together is more than an event. It is a powerful indication that faith, unity and family values remain central to the life and future of the Christian community. In honoring Mary Our Mother and seeking the counsel of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the Catholic Women Association Cameroon-Europe is lighting a path of hope, resilience and spiritual renewal for generations to come.
To this I put my name
By Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai
28, May 2026
The fire broke out shortly before 1:00 am local time at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, around 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of the capital Nairobi, officials said.
There have been many devastating school fires in Kenya, where boarding schools are common as a colonial legacy of missionaries and the British.
“We have 16 fatalities. It’s an unfortunate incident,” education minister Julius Migos Ogamba told reporters at the scene, without giving ages for the victims.
The affected dormitory had shattered windows, blackened walls and a crumpled corrugated iron roof, an AFP journalist saw.
Parents of the victims were in the process of being informed by health workers at the site mid-afternoon as bodies were identified.
A distraught mother, Leila Matura, 52, said her 18-year-old daughter was still missing.
“We went to the hospital to see if she is there, she is not there. So they are telling us, she is not around, she is among the missing,” she told AFP.
“Whether she is dead or alive, we do not know. I’m hopeless,” she added.
Another mother, who did not wish to be named, said her 17-year-old daughter was in hospital.
“She broke both her legs jumping from the window. Thank God she is strong. It is every mother’s nightmare,” she said.
The school is linked to the National Police Service and most pupils are the children of officers.
“When we arrived, the fire was still blazing. It was so big… It took about 45 minutes to extinguish the flames because of the mattresses inside,” a firefighter, who identified himself only as Fred because he was not authorised to speak to the press, told AFP.
–‘Unimaginable tragedy’-
Authorities say they are still investigating the cause of the fire.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the families who have lost their beloved daughters,” President William Ruto said on X, describing it as an “unimaginable tragedy”.
Children have been accused of deliberately starting school fires in Kenya in the past. One report found there were 63 arson cases at schools in 2018 alone.
Pupils were accused after a 2001 dormitory fire in the southern county of Machakos killed 67.
On Thursday the education minister said the ministry had closed around 350 schools since 2024 for failing to comply with safety standards.
“We will continue inspections to ensure that our schools meet the safety standards” in force, he pledged.
Source: AFP
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31, May 2026
Iran to respond more forcefully to any fresh enemy aggression 0
A senior Iranian Army commander strongly warns the Islamic Republic’s adversaries against attempting fresh aggression against the country, asserting that such miscalculation will receive a response more forceful than previous retaliation.
Deputy Army Commander for Coordination, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari made the remarks on Saturday.
“The enemy should know that any aggression against the country’s territory will be met with a response even more forceful than before,” he stated.
“Today, the Army of the Islamic Republic stands firmly and resolutely against any hostile move by the enemy,” the commander added.
Sayyari underlined that the country’s military forces, including all the branches of the Army, were equipped with the most advanced defense systems and equipment outfitted with modern technologies.
The comments echoed verification by American officials, themselves, that Iran retains significant firepower, despite the latest bout of unprovoked aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime that targeted the country between February 28 and April 7.
Source: Presstv