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13, September 2019
Ambazonia leader says Biya’s dialogue call a ‘non-event’ 0
The separatist leader of Cameroon’s English-speaking community on Thursday dismissed President Paul Biya’s call for national dialogue to end the country’s anglophone crisis as a “non-starter”. Biya on Tuesday announced that he intends to open a major “national dialogue” later this month in a bid to solve the conflict between security forces and armed separatists […]
13, September 2019
Cardinal Tumi optimistic about Biya’s planned ‘national dialogue’ 0
An upcoming “major national dialogue” in Cameroon has been hailed as a positive step by the country’s only Catholic cardinal. In a rare speech on Tuesday, President Paul Biya called for “a major national dialogue that will, in line with our Constitution, enable us to seek ways and means of meeting the high aspirations of […]
12, September 2019
Sudan, South Sudan say war no more an option 0
War is “no longer an option” for Sudan and South Sudan, their leaders agreed Thursday during talks which focused on border disputes and the oil trade, but also resolving protracted conflicts in both nations. Sudan’s new prime minister Abdalla Hamdok met with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on his first official visit since becoming premier, […]
12, September 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: At least 50 killed in train derailment 0
At least 50 stowaways were killed when a freight train derailed in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo early Thursday, the latest rail tragedy to strike the vast central African nation. “Another disaster! Derailing at 3am (0100 GMT) in Tanganyika (province) near Mayibaridi. Provisional toll: 50 dead and several injured,” the minister for humanitarian action, Steve […]
12, September 2019
Biya’s ‘dialogue’ for Ambazonia crisis runs into questions, rejection 0
President Paul Biya’s call for dialogue on the separatist crisis in Cameroon’s two anglophone regions was given a cautious welcome on Wednesday by some, although several separatist leaders swiftly and bluntly rejected it. The 86-year-old president, apparently softening his stance, said he would convene a “major national dialogue” later this month. It will “examine the […]
12, September 2019
Benjamin Moukandjo joins RC Lens 0
After two seasons in China, the former Cameroon captain has teamed up with the Blood and Gold on a free transfer RC Lens have confirmed the signing of Benjamin Moukandjo as the former Cameroon international completes his move to France from Beijing Renhe. The 30-year-old joined the Ligue 2 outfit on a free transfer following […]
12, September 2019
Southern Cameroons Crisis: Announced dialogue welcomed by UN Secretary General 0
The national dialogue recently announced by Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been praised by the UN general secretary António Guterres. This was revealed by the secretary’s spokesman Stéphane Dujarric in a statement published on September 10, 2019. “The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement made today by President Paul Biya on the launch of a national dialogue […]
12, September 2019
Southern Cameroons Conflict Goes Back 100 Years 0
The west African nation of Cameroon is plagued by near-daily clashes between security forces and anglophone separatists that can be traced back to its split between Britain and France 100 years ago. Here is some background: WORLD WAR I SPLIT Germany was stripped of its African colony of Kamerun after its 1918 World War I […]
12, September 2019
Biya Expected To Attend Mugabe Funeral 0
A Zimbabwe government official has released a tentative list of world leaders who are expected to attend former President Robert Mugabe’s funeral. Below is the initial list of expected guests: Ghana – President Nana Akufo Addo, Former President John Mahama, Former President Jerry Rawlings & Former President John Kufuor. Zambia – President Edgar Lungu, Former […]
13, September 2019
Senior American Diplomat comments on Biya’s call for national dialogue 0
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, News
Erstwhile US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Herman Cohen believes only an international mediator can end the violence in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions. “By offering a national dialogue to end violence, Cameroon’s Biya has, for the first time, recognized the legitimacy of the anglophone rebels who are fighting for political separation,” Herman Cohen wrote […]