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22, August 2023
How China’s and Russia’s clout is growing in Africa 0
The wealthiest square mile in Africa is hosting a big international summit this week with a mixture of pride, relief, and a hint of unease. Sandton – a glitzy banking district on the outskirts of South Africa’s increasingly dilapidated city of Johannesburg – is the venue for the latest meeting of the Brics group, an […]
21, August 2023
Football: Thierry Henry to coach France at 2024 Olympics 0
Thierry Henry was on Monday named as coach of France’s Under-21s and will be in charge of the team competing at next year’s Olympics in Paris. The 46-year-old former Arsenal and France striker replaces Sylvain Ripoll and returns to management after leaving his role as Belgium assistant following last year’s World Cup. Henry, who won […]
20, August 2023
Francophonising the Anglophone Problem: Struggling English-language papers call on Biya for bailout 0
Publishers of English-language newspapers in Cameroon are calling on President Paul Biya to establish a special fund to help them recover from the devastating effects of the Anglophone crisis, which has been felt in the country’s North West and South West regions since 2016. The separatist war in the two English-speaking regions – which make […]
20, August 2023
Premier League: Mbeumo scores twice as Brentford beat 10-man Fulham 3-0 0
Bryan Mbeumo scored twice as Brentford beat 10-man Fulham 3-0 away in a west London derby in the English Premier League on Saturday. Yoane Wissa also played a key role, putting Brentford ahead shortly before the halftime break after a defensive mistake by Fulham and then earning a penalty that also saw Tim Ream sent […]
20, August 2023
Douala: French diplomat, 66, found hanged 0
A French diplomat was found dead at his residence in Nkongmondo located in the Douala first district. Christian Hue’s body was discovered hanging on a rope by police but it is still unclear and authorities would not give further details. Police in Douala have not publicly commented on the death, which was reported on Friday18 […]
20, August 2023
Pope Francis calls for peace in coup-hit Niger 0
Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger, and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel,” said Pope Francis, addressing […]
20, August 2023
Football: Eto’o appoints head coach of women’s team 0
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o Fils appointed Jean Baptiste Bisseck as the new head coach of the women’s national football team on Friday. Bisseck replaces Gabriel Zabo, who had served since 2021. Bisseck, who previously coached men’s top division sides Canon Sportif and Coton Sport, is expected to take the women’s team to […]
18, August 2023
FECAFOOT Poverty Culture: 25 clubs go to war against Eto’o, threatens to boycott 2023-2024 season 0
A storm is currently shaking the foundations of Cameroon Football Federation. With the ship taking on water everywhere, almost 25 of the 35 professional clubs are threatening to boycott the next season unless major changes are made within the Cameroon Football Federation (Fécafoot). The source of this controversy lies in the presidency of Fécafoot, a […]
18, August 2023
Far North Region: Francophone dominated army kills 4 Boko Haram militants 0
At least four militants of Boko Haram were killed when they launched a coordinated attack on a military outpost in Cameroon’s Far North region, military sources said on Friday. Some of the weapons used by the terror group were also seized during the attack that took place overnight into Friday in Hile Alifa, a locality […]
22, August 2023
Yaoundé: Disgraced Spy Chief Eko Eko interrogated on Martinez Zogo Killing 0
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, News
Léopold Maxime Eko Eko, who has been in pre-trial detention since 4 March 2023 following the assassination of journalist Martinez Zogo was recently interrogated by a judge at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal. Cameroon Intelligence Report sources at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal hinted that during the August 21 auditioning, Eko Eko spoke at length to Lieutenant […]