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26, June 2017
Morocco recalls ambassador from Netherlands 0
Morocco has summoned its ambassador to the Netherlands over a dispute about the extradition of an alleged drug trafficker who is also accused of funding anti-government protests in northern Morocco. The Moroccan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that it had been in talks with the Dutch government in the past two days […]
26, June 2017
Hugo Broos mocks Biya regime, says Cameroon are living on past successes 0
Cameroon need to improve their football infrastructure if they want to compete with the world’s top teams, coach Hugo Broos said following their Confederations Cup exit. Despite winning the African Nations Cup in February, Broos added that the five-times continental champions had to stop living on their past success and face reality. Cameroon were knocked […]
25, June 2017
Anglophone Problem: Keeping an eye on the ball 0
The Anglophone problem that has played out for more than seven months in Cameroon seems to be fizzling out, especially as the government is quietly yielding to demands made by Anglophones. Last week, the government finally yielded that the country’s Diaspora is a key element in the country’s efforts to overcome unemployment and poverty. After […]
25, June 2017
Southern Cameroon Crisis: Chief Charles Taku break silence to rubbish utterly ridiculous claims by Dr. Tikum Mbah Azonga 0
Permit me to add a few critical comments on the opinion of my friend Tikum Mbah Azonga. I regret the paucity of critical thought in his commentary on this matter. First he seems to have borrowed his title that suggests a North West/South West divide from contemporary political discourse. As the title suggests, his opinion […]
25, June 2017
‘Build bridges, not walls,’ British Labour leader tells Donald Trump 0
British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has asked US President Donald Trump to, “Build bridges, not walls.” Corbyn made the remarks during a speech he delivered at England’s famous, huge Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. “Look on the wall right over there that surrounds this wonderful festival. And there’s a message on that wall for President […]
25, June 2017
Confed Cup: Cameroon to play for Marc-Vivien Foe 0
The memory of Marc-Vivien Foe who died during the 2003 Confederations Cup remains in the hearts of Cameroonian players, says midfielder Arnaud Djoum. The African champions returned to the competition after a 14-years absence; the last time being when the sad incident occured. Foe collapsed and died during Cameroon’s semi-final against Colombia in Lyon, with […]
24, June 2017
Yaounde: National Assembly has essentially made political corruption legal 0
With only 6 out of the 150 members still alive, the so-called Economic and Social Council paradoxically has seen its budget increase over the years. What is the real essence of the Economic and Social Council? Indeed millions of Cameroonians are not even aware of the existence of this body in the Cameroon government’s structure. […]
24, June 2017
Far North Region: 2 young girl “suicide bombers” blow themselves up in Mora 0
Two suicide bombers died in Mora, in the Mayo-Sava Division on Friday morning during prayers in the Guirbala district, at the entrance to the city. The two suicide bombers blew themselves up by making two light casualties. Another kamikaze was killed in Kolofata, an important locality of Mayo-Sava. Cameroon Concord News learnt that the kamikaze […]
24, June 2017
EU, Britain clash over Brexit citizen plan 0
A first item in talks between Britain and the European Union on the so-called Brexit, Britain’s exit from the EU, has appeared to be very problematic as EU leaders slam London’s plan to ensure the rights of EU citizens after Britain leaves the bloc. European Council President Donald Tusk warned on Friday that offers by […]
26, June 2017
Fako: Hotels, bustling resorts almost deserted as Mayor Ekema Patrick attacks on the Diaspora keep thousands away 0
by soter • Africa, Business, Headline News
The beautiful hotels and bazaars of Buea used to be bustling with Anglophone Cameroon Diaspora community enjoying the great Fako constituency and the South West sun. But after more than seven months of political turmoil that has rocked Southern Cameroons including the rapes, extra judicial killings and numerous arrests orchestrated by Mayor Ekema Patrick, Southern […]