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19, April 2025
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing ‘Easter truce’ 0
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” in Ukraine, as he declared an “Easter truce” until the end of Sunday. He said the 30-hour truce would last until 22:00 BST on Sunday (00:00 Moscow time), adding that Russian forces should be prepared to respond to “any possible […]
19, April 2025
Second round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks begins in Rome 0
A convoy carrying US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrived Saturday at the Omani Embassy in Rome, the site of the second round of talks with Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had already arrived at the embassy in Rome’s Camilluccia neighbourhood. Representatives from Iran and the United States […]
18, April 2025
Indomitable Lions boss taken to FIFA by own agent 0
Brys has been in charge of the Indomitable Lions since 2024 and has gone undefeated in the 10 games he has coached the team. However, the Belgian now finds himself at the hands of FIFA. Afrik-Foot revealed that Belgian publication Voetbalnieuws said that Brys’ agent, Ivo Chi, filed a complaint with FIFA over continued non-payment […]
18, April 2025
French Cameroun: Bamboutos FC exits league after FECAFOOT harassment claims 0
The management of Bamboutos FC de Mbouda recently erupted in anger at the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), alleging a campaign of harassment and announcing their withdrawal from the ongoing MTN Elite One championship. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Fecafoot President Samuel Eto’o Fils, the club stated, “We rightly note that our club is […]
18, April 2025
World Bank to inject extra CFA20bn into Cameroon’s Social Safety Program 0
The World Bank has announced an additional CFA20 billion (about $35 million) in funding for Cameroon’s adaptive social safety net and economic inclusion project. The funds will help support vulnerable families affected by the 2024 floods in the Far North region. Cheick Fantamady Kanté, the World Bank’s Country Director for Cameroon, made the announcement on April […]
18, April 2025
Abdul Karim Ali: Southern Cameroons activist sentenced to life in prison 0
The Francophone dominated Yaoundé Military Tribunal has sentenced renowned Muslim scholar and activist Abdul Karim Ali to life in prison in a case considered by many international observers as politically motivated. Abdul Karim has already spent more than two years in prison without being convicted. He was found guilty of lame and ridiculous charges related […]
17, April 2025
Afrobeats star Davido says Nigerian culture is having a moment 0
“We’re very popular, not only in music,” the 32-year-old Afrobeats star told AFP during a recent interview in Paris, pointing to the film, food and fashion influence his country is increasingly exporting to the rest of the world. Even amid criticism from some that American artists are starting to crib from Afrobeats’ sound, his response […]
16, April 2025
Football: Gabon forward Boupendza dies aged 28 in China 0
Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China. The forward featured for his country at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cameroon and won a total of 35 caps for the Panthers. He had joined Chinese club Zhejiang FC, based in the […]
16, April 2025
Cameroonian youth urged to embrace hope despite multiple challenges 0
Over the weekend, several dioceses in Cameroon, comprising Kumbo, Douala, Edéa, and Buea, celebrated the Diocesan 40th World Youth Day and entrance into Holy Week in each of their dioceses. The three-day event was a powerful demonstration of the capacity of young people to mobilize and reinvigorate the Church’s mission in Africa and the world. […]
21, April 2025
Pope Francis dies aged 88 0
by soter • Headline News, News, Religion, World, World
The Pope, who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday World leaders pay tribute to his “contagious smile” and “boundless compassion”, with French President Emmanuel Macron calling him a “man of humility” His death comes a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square to wish […]