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12, June 2026
World Cup: Mexico begins process of taking South African jobs 0
Mexico delivered a statement in the 2026 World Cup’s opening match, dominating South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start. South Africa meanwhile never looked […]
12, June 2026
Exam leaks in CPDM Cameroon: A symptom of a deeper corruption crisis 0
The recurring problem of examination leaks in Cameroon is often treated as an isolated failure of educational administration. However, many Cameroonians have now opined that these incidents reflect a broader culture of bad governance, lack of accountability and corruption that has developed under the long rule of the 92-year-old President Paul Biya and his CPDM […]
11, June 2026
Middle East conflict sends global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19 0
The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, and increased borrowing costs, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2026, down […]
11, June 2026
The Holy Father cast flowers in sea in tribute to drowned migrants 0
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned “indifference” towards migrants during a visit to Spain’s Canary Islands that symbolised the perils of deadly irregular routes to Europe. The pontiff cast a bouquet of flowers into the sea in tribute to the thousands who have died trying to reach the Atlantic archipelago, on day six of a […]
11, June 2026
Yaoundé: Parliament opens session with focus on 2027 budget 0
Cameroon’s National Assembly opened its Second Ordinary Session for the 2026 Legislative Year with a call for stronger oversight of the mining sector, reforms to land governance and preparations for key budget discussions that will shape public spending priorities for 2027. Opening the session in Yaounde on June 9, Speaker of the National Assembly, the […]
11, June 2026
Iran strikes 18 US military targets in two missile waves 0
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army have announced a series of coordinated retaliatory military operations targeting US military installations across the region, including assets in Bahrain. The statements, issued in early Thursday, described the operations as a response to American aggression targeting various regions in southern Iran. Two-wave operation targets 18 […]
10, June 2026
World Cup: Iran says Washington should take Mexico as a model of hospitality and avoid politicizing sports 0
Iran has criticized the United States for the way it has treated World Cup teams upon entry to the country while recommending that Washington take co-host Mexico as a model of hospitality and avoid politicizing sports. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a Wednesday post on his X account that the US is using […]
10, June 2026
Africa sends record 10 teams into World Cup as 2026 tournament begins 0
Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament. The competition kicks off on Thursday in North America, with South Africa facing co-hosts Mexico in the opening match, and for the first time Africa will have double-digit representation on […]
10, June 2026
Southern Cameroons Crisis: 4 killed in bar shooting in Noni 0
At least four people were shot dead at a bar in Cameroon’s war-torn English-speaking Northwest Region overnight into Wednesday, according to witnesses and security sources. The shooting occurred in the Noni locality when gunmen, believed to be Ambazonia Restoration Forces, arrived at the bar and opened fire. “The Amba fighters opened fire, shooting everywhere, and […]
12, June 2026
Yaoundé steps up blood donation drive amid severe shortage 0
by soter • Headline News, Health, Life
Ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Cameroon has renewed efforts to address a severe blood shortage that continues to challenge the country’s healthcare system. In Yaoundé, the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) has launched a special blood donation campaign with support from the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon. The initiative aims to attract […]