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5, March 2025
AFG Bank Cameroon becomes country’s third-largest bank 0
AFG Bank Cameroon, formerly known as Banque Atlantique, is now the country’s third-largest bank, trailing only Afriland First Bank and Société Générale. As of January 31, 2025, the bank reported strong financial figures, including CFA934 billion in customer deposits, CFA568 billion in outstanding loans, and CFA500 billion in government securities, according to CEO Éric Valéry […]
5, March 2025
China targets 5% growth as it reels from Trump tariffs 0
China has set an economic growth target for this year of “around 5%” and pledged to pump billions of dollars into its ailing economy, which is now facing a trade war with the US. Its leaders unveiled the plan as thousands of delegates attend the National People’s Congress, a rubber-stamp parliament, which passes decisions already […]
5, March 2025
Trump tells Congress he ‘appreciates’ Zelensky’s message on Ukraine peace 0
Donald Trump says Ukraine is ready to begin peace negotiations “as soon as possible”, with strong signals Russia is also ready for a deal During an address to Congress, the US president read aloud a letter he said he’d received from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, which was similar to a message posted on X earlier […]
5, March 2025
MTN Cameroon appoints Wanda Matandela as new CEO 0
MTN Cameroon has officially appointed Wanda Matandela as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its footprint in the telecommunications sector. With a strong background in leadership and strategic development, Matandela is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening MTN Cameroon’s network, enhancing […]
5, March 2025
Bishop Bibi, journalist, driver “all doing well”: Diocesan Official 0
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea is in stable condition, and is recovering “well” alongside a journalist and driver following a grisly accident he was involved in on February 28, the Chancellor of the Cameroonian Diocese has said. In a statement ACI Africa obtained, Fr. Michael Kengnjoh says that Bishop Bibi […]
1, March 2025
Manyu Division: Why are we so poor? 0
Manyu Division is one of the most populated and educated divisions in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, but it is unfortunately one of the poorest in the country. What could be responsible for Manyu Division not having wealthy people despite the education they have received? Is education synonymous with being wealthy? Whatever its form, education […]
1, March 2025
Yaoundé: Nchindo Jean Bosco crowned Ballon d’Or 0
In an emotionally charged evening at the Palais des Congrès, young prodigy Nchindo Jean Bosco made headlines by winning the prestigious Cameroonian Ballon d’Or. This crowning achievement signifies the emergence of a new generation of talent that could transform the landscape of national football. Previously unknown to the general public just a few months ago, […]
1, March 2025
419: Two Cameroonians arrested in the US for targeting elderly victims and causing $10 million in losses 0
Two men living in Southern California were arrested today for allegedly leading a complex money laundering scheme that targeted more than 100 victims, many of whom were targeted because they were elderly, and caused victims more than $10 million in losses. Sylas Nyuydzene Verdzekov, 38, of Chino Hills, and Lovert Che, 44, of Lomita, were […]
1, March 2025
Angola: Cholera outbreak kills over 200 0
The number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak in Angola has risen to 201, the country’s Health Ministry announced. A total of 5,574 people have been infected since early January, the ministry said in a press release on Friday. Cholera cases have been reported in 13 of Angola’s 21 provinces. The outbreak originated […]
16, March 2025
Biya’s Cameroon: Major shake-up is in the offing 0
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, Politics
As presidential and parliamentary elections are fast approaching, the various political parties, including the ruling party, are fine-tuning their strategies to make themselves more attractive. The ruling CPDM, which has long lost its attractiveness, now thinks it’s time to build a new image which will make it a force to reckon with the youthful electorate […]