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12, December 2018
160+ world countries approve UN pact on migration 0
The first United Nations (UN)global pact on migration has been formally adopted during an intergovernmental conference in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, despite a series of withdrawals from the procedure leading to the pact driven by anti-immigrant populism. More than 160 countries agreed on the non-binding Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration — […]
12, December 2018
Nigeria: Opposition Candidate Absent From Election Accord Ceremony 0
Nigeria’s main opposition candidate did not attend an event on Tuesday to sign an election agreement stating a commitment to hold a peaceful election early next year, and his party attributed his absence to a “communication lapse.” The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed in an emailed statement that its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had not […]
12, December 2018
Yaounde: UN experts concerned by crackdown on protests after October election 0
UN human rights experts have expressed concerns over a crackdown against protesters in Cameroon following President Paul Biya’s re-election, and called for the protection of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association. International human rights standards establish the right of everyone to participate in peaceful demonstrations, the experts said. Any restriction to the freedoms of […]
12, December 2018
Southern Cameroons war is extracting a heavy toll on ordinary people 0
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has let Cameroon’s President Paul Biya know that his country will now not host the 2019 African Nations Cup pageant. The choice is an embarrassment. Once a powerhouse of Africa’s soccer, Cameroon’s popularity had dropped considerably. CAF’s choice serves as a reminder that the rustic is sinking, and one […]
11, December 2018
Ambazonian refugees in Nigeria get relief materials 0
Cameroonian refugees living in the Adagom Resettlement site in Ogoja, in Cross Rivers State have been given relief materials donated by Africa Now Foundation, a charity organization. The organisation is owned by Africa’s leading Oil and Gas lawyer, NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group. “This is most impressive and undoubtedly the largest single donation […]
11, December 2018
You will regret invading Southern Cameroons: Restoration Forces warns Yaounde 0
The Southern Cameroons Restoration Forces under the direct supervision of the Ambazonia Self-Defense Council have issued a serious warning to troops loyal to the Biya regime in Yaoundé, saying that the regime will regret invading Southern Cameroons. In a statement which was released on Monday, the Ambazonia restoration fighters noted that various strategic locations in […]
11, December 2018
Exiled Yahya Jammeh, family banned from entering U.S. 0
The United States has slapped a ban on former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh and his family from entering the country. The measure announced on Monday is largely related to charges of corruption and gross rights abuses during his 22 years in charge. His wife, Zineb Yahya Jammeh, and his children, are also on the US […]
11, December 2018
The 5 highest paid presidents in Africa 0
People living in Africa have over the years lamented their continent’s over-dependence on other regions. Even though the continent is blessed with natural resources such as minerals, vegetation, among others, the citizens of some countries live well below the poverty line. According to reports, approximately 27.4% of the population in Africa was classified as severely […]
11, December 2018
Amnesty urges ICC to investigate Boko Haram conflict atrocities 0
Amnesty International urges the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch a full-blown probe into the atrocities committed by both the Boko Haram terrorists and the Nigerian military during the militancy campaign in the African country, criticizing Abuja for not doing enough to bring those responsible to justice. The UK-based human rights group said the Abuja […]
12, December 2018
“Biya Beti Ewondo regime too weak to wage new war with the Bamilekes” 0
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, News
The President of a Bamileke group in Belgium says the Biya regime and its Beti Bulu Francophone soldiers are too weak to wage a new war with the Bamilekes of the West. The French Cameroonian who spoke to our Brussels correspondent and sued for anonymity because of his chain of businesses in Douala and Yaoundé […]