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7, June 2023
US: Former Vice President Pence announces presidential run 0
Mike Pence announced Wednesday his entry into the 2024 United States presidential election, as the former vice president goes up against his ex-boss Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. The evangelical Christian is scheduled to appear at a campaign launch event the same day in the early-voting state of Iowa — joining an already crowded […]
7, June 2023
Yaoundé: Journalists Say Suspensions Are Sign of Government Crackdown 0
Journalists in Cameroon say the government’s indefinite shutdown of a radio station and suspension of four reporters is a sign of a growing crackdown on the country’s news media. The government says it is trying to stop the spread of hate speech, while journalists say officials want to retaliate against criticism of President Paul Biya. […]
6, June 2023
World Bank says global economy on precarious footing amid high interest rates 0
Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest rates, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to decelerate from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023. In EMDEs other than China, growth […]
6, June 2023
Yaoundé: Biya receives six new ambassadors 0
90-year-old President Biya has received six new ambassadors at the Unity Palace in Yaoundé. The Monday 5th June 2023 ceremony involved heads of diplomatic missions who came to present their credentials to the Cameroonian dictator. Among the six who performed the diplomatic ritual were Corinna Fricke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cameroon, […]
6, June 2023
The Holy Father in hospital for check-up 0
Pope Francis visited a Rome hospital for a medical check-up on Tuesday, according to Italian media, just over two months after he was hospitalised with bronchitis. The 86-year-old pope arrived at the Gemelli hospital’s geriatric unit for tests at 10:40 am (0840 GMT) and left again at 11:20am, according to ANSA and AGI news agencies. […]
5, June 2023
Voodoo Economics: Paul Biya adjusts the state budget to cover debt 0
Cameroon’s President signed a decree last June 2 to modify the 2023 Finance Act. Per this amendment, the state budget has been raised from CFA6,345.1 billion to CFA6,726.9 billion, up CFA381.8 billion (the general budget is up by CFA367.7 billion, while the budget for special appropriation accounts is up by CFA14.1 billion). Paul Biya said […]
5, June 2023
One soldier killed, death toll could be more in Boko Haram attack in Far North 0
At least one soldier has been killed after militants of the terror group Boko Haram attacked a military outpost in Cameroon’s Far North Region, according to local and security sources. The attack took place overnight Sunday in the Kerawa locality of the region that hosts a military outpost. The militants ambushed and attacked the outpost, […]
5, June 2023
Football: Ibrahimovic makes unexpected announcement that he is retiring from the beautiful game 0
Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football. Veteran striker Ibrahimovic revealed his decision to quit the game during an on-pitch ceremony following AC Milan’s 3-1 win over Verona. “It’s the moment to say goodbye to football, not just to you,” said […]
5, June 2023
Cameroonian child’s body found in Tunisia after migrant ships sink 0
The Tunisian coastguard on Friday recovered the body of a young child thought to have drowned at sea when two vessels carrying migrants sank in the Mediterranean, a journalist working with news agency said. The child’s body, dressed in a pink jumpsuit and grey woollen cap, was discovered during a patrol off the coast of […]
7, June 2023
Cameroon: Banana exports hit lowest point in May, since January 2023 0
by soter • Africa, Business, Headline News
Cameroonian banana exporters shipped 12,558 tons of fruits in May 2023, according to data provided by the sector group Assobacam. This is the worst level since the beginning of the year, after the 18,101 tons in January, 16,185 tons in February, 19,227 tons in March, and 13,928 tons in April. The situation is mainly due […]