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14, January 2026
Bishop Bibi frees 29 inmates who couldn’t afford bail 0
Twenty-nine inmates from the Buea Central Prison in Cameroon regained their freedom Tuesday following the intervention of Bishop Michael Bibi of Buea, through the Justice and Peace Commission. The Church achieved the feat by paying off fines for prisoners who had completed their sentences but lacked the financial means to secure their own release. As […]
14, January 2026
Southern Cameroons Crisis: 12 civilians killed, 15 wounded in Ndu 0
At least 12 civilians, including women and children, were killed early Wednesday when suspected separatist fighters raided a community in Cameroon’s restive Northwest Region, local authorities said. Fifteen people were also wounded, two critically, in the attack that occurred at around 5:30 a.m. local time in Mbandfung, a village in the English-speaking region’ Ndu subdivision, […]
14, January 2026
South Korea: Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex- president Yoon 0
Prosecutors have asked for South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol to be handed a death sentence if he is found guilty over his botched attempt to impose martial law. A court in Seoul heard closing arguments in Yoon’s trial, in which he was accused of being the “ringleader of an insurrection”. The charge stems […]
13, January 2026
Yaoundé to recruit 3,000 primary school teachers under Parec Program 0
Cameroon’s government has relaunched the recruitment of 3,000 primary school teachers through the Programme d’Appui à la Réforme de l’Éducation au Cameroun (Parec). The recruitment represents the seventh phase of the third contractualization program for preschool and primary school teachers. The program targets candidates holding a CAPIEMP certificate issued no later than 2020 and aged […]
13, January 2026
Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty 0
The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the […]
12, January 2026
Yaoundé awaits Biya’s new cabinet amid hope and skepticism 0
As Yaoundé the capital awaits the imminent announcement of the 2026 Biya cabinet, the nation once again finds itself at a familiar crossroads of expectation and uncertainty. The 92-year old Cameroonian dictator is expected to unveil a new cabinet that many are hoping will respond to the country’s pressing political, economic, and social challenges. Cabinet […]
12, January 2026
FECAFOOT commends Morocco’s hospitality after quarter-final defeat 0
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has received an official letter from the Cameroonian Football Federation following the quarter-final encounter between the two nations at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In the message, the Cameroonian Football Federation expressed its deep appreciation to its Moroccan counterpart for the excellent organisation of the tournament and the high […]
12, January 2026
Morocco start Nigeria build-up after Cameroon win as AFCON semi nears 0
Morocco resumed preparations on Sunday for its Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against Nigeria, with coach Walid Regragui managing workloads as the hosts target a place in the final. Nigeria will face Morocco on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff scheduled for 9 pm local time, after both sides won their […]
12, January 2026
Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards 0
Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fast-rising compatriot Shallipopi, […]
15, January 2026
Ugandans vote amid internet blackout and police repression 0
by soter • Africa, Headline News, Politics
Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986. Crowds gathered and long lines formed in some areas as polling station openings were delayed and voting materials were seen being delivered after the […]