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29, February 2024
Nkambe Amba Attack: Pope Francis Invokes Blessed Mary’s “consolation” for Victims 0
Pope Francis has implored for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “strength and consolation” for the victims of the February 11 bomb attack on Nkambe town in Cameroon that reportedly led to the death of at least one person, injuring dozens. Further, the bomb explosion reportedly disrupted Holy Mass at Christ the King Jakiri Parish of Kumbo […]
29, February 2024
French Cameroun: Boko Haram explosion kills 5 soldiers in the Far North 0
An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated during a Cameroonian military patrol in the turbulent Far North region killed at least five soldiers, the army said Wednesday. The attack took place Tuesday in Gossi, a locality in the Mayo Tsanaga division of the region when an IED planted on the side of a road by the […]
29, February 2024
Chad opposition leader killed in army attack on party headquarters 0
A leading opponent of Chad’s ruling junta Yaya Dillo Djerou has been killed in an army assault on his party headquarters, a government spokesman told AFP Thursday. Dillo died on Wednesday “where he had retreated, at the headquarters of his party. He didn’t want to surrender and fired on law enforcement,” Abderaman Koulamallah, who is […]
29, February 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo banned for gesture to fans after ‘Messi’ chants 0
Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for one match for “provoking fans” following the Saudi Pro League win over Al-Shabab. Al Shabab supporters chanted “Messi” – Ronaldo’s long-term rival Lionel Messi – after Sunday’s 3-2 defeat in Riyadh. Portugal captain Ronaldo, 39, cupped his hand to his ear and made a gesture to the […]
28, February 2024
FECAFOOT: Rigobert Song gets fired! 0
After two years at the head of the Indomitable Lions as the Manager, Rigobert Song, has been sacked due to poor performance. In a release issued by the sports minister, Song was advised that at the end of his deal on 29 February 2024, his contract will not be renewed. Song helped qualify the Lions […]
28, February 2024
Nigeria’s security problems deepen as Ambazonia war spills across border 0
Over the past two decades, Nigeria has grappled with multiple and complex national security threats, each posing a significant challenge to its stability. The nation finds itself fighting a violent militancy in the Niger Delta, conflicts between farmers and herders across multiple regions, terrorism and insurgency in the northeast, banditry in the northwest and secessionist campaigns by groups such […]
28, February 2024
Replacing Rigobert Song: it is the presidency that will have the final say 0
Samuel Eto’o, at the helm of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fécafoot), will find himself with limited options regarding the appointment of the next coach for the Indomitable Lions. According to Jeune Afrique, the absolute control wielded by the head of Cameroonian football in 2022, during which he chose Rigobert Song as coach despite the contrary […]
28, February 2024
FECAFOOT: Samuel Eto’o falling into spectacular new humiliations 0
Cameroonian football icon, Samuel Eto’o, is going through tough times. His tenure at FECAFOOT since 2021, aimed at reviving and enhancing the image of football in his country, has been marred by one setback after another. The latest blow has hit hard. As often said, being a great footballer doesn’t automatically translate into being a […]
28, February 2024
Yaoundé: opposition hopes for a renaissance 0
The opposition in Cameroon has had a worrying trajectory since it was legalised in 1990. Things looked positive at first. Vibrant parties emerged, such as the Social Democratic Front (SDF), led by the charismatic Ni John Fru Ndi. It won more than half of the seats in the National Assembly. While President Paul Biya secured […]
1, March 2024
Jose Peseiro quits as Nigeria coach 0
by soter • Africa, Headline News, Sports
Jose Peseiro announced his decision to step down as coach of Nigeria on Friday after leading the country to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last month. The 63-year-old Portuguese coach met the target of guiding the Super Eagles to the semifinal of the tournament set for him by the Nigeria Football Federation […]