Catholic Bishop Urges Stakeholders in Cameroon’s Presidential Poll to “respect the truth of the ballots”

Constitutional amendments that President Biya’s party, Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), spearheaded in 2008, abolishing the two-term presidential limit, occasioned his “extraordinarily long tenure”. After the presidential polls, the...

ICE’s use of full-body restraints during immigration deportations raises concerns

The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clasped shackles on their hands and feet, he said, and told them they were being sent to Ghana,...

Story of Indigenous activist’s murder takes top prize at London film festival

A documentary about the murder of Indigenous activist Javier Chocobar has taken the top prize at the London film festival, with the jury calling it “a measure of the justice” that has long been denied by the courts. Argentine film-maker Lucrecia...

Cameroonian women rebuild livelihoods through empowerment projects in conflict zones

Rachel Yaoudam (4th R) poses for a group photo with members of her organization during an agricultural training session in a field in Ngaoundere, Adamawa Region, Cameroon, on Oct. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Kepseu) YAOUNDE, CAMEROON | Xinhua | In a quiet...

Integrating Traditional Medicine for Inclusive Healthcare in Cameroon

In a profound exploration of healthcare paradigms, a recent study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies delves into the intricate relationship between traditional medicine and health system inclusivity for Cameroonian women. The...

Cameroon’s democracy at crossroads: Constitutional Council to make or mar

Democracy literally means “rule by the people.” it is the idea of popular sovereignty, where individuals participate in their society’s government. At its most efficient, this will involve the whole community meeting regularly to make decisions,...

World News | Pakistani Arms Smuggler Sentenced to 40 Years in US for Trafficking Missile Parts to Yemen's Houthis

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 20 (ANI): A Pakistani arms trafficker who employed a fishing vessel to transport ballistic missile components from Iran to Houthi forces in Yemen received a 40-year prison sentence in the US after being convicted on...

Issa Tchiroma Bakary Calls on Cameroon’s Security Forces to “Stand with the People”

Breaking News: Issa Tchiroma Bakary Calls on Cameroon’s Security Forces to “Stand with the People” In a powerful national address titled “Appeal to the Responsibility of Our Defense and Security Forces,” presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary...

Kirawa, a Nigerian town shielded by Cameroonian soldiers

A stream of water can be seen trickling down a sandy riverbed, which dozens of residents in Kirawa and Kerawa are critically dependent on for home use and irrigation. Nestled in the mountains of Mandara, a Boko Haram enclave, this river demarcates...

Bernard Fonlon and the vision of the Cameroonian priesthood

Before we delve into Bernard Fonlon’s luminous vision for the Cameroonian priesthood, it is fitting to pause and contemplate the man himself, a soul of rare brilliance and noble bearing, whom I dare to call the greatest Cameroonian ever to have...

Jerusalem Church leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2025 / 06:00 am Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Jerusalem church leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem has...

Cameroon police arrest and imprison 5 men for suspected homosexuality

Police tracked them down by using a detainee’s telephone without a warrant Entrance of the Central Prison in the Kondengui section of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Police in Yaoundé, Cameroon, have charged five men with homosexual activity on the basis of...

“I Don’t Want Nigeria to Qualify for 2026 World Cup” — South Africa’s Sports Minister

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his desire for Nigeria’s Super Eagles to miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Johannesburg’s Radio 947, McKenzie accused Nigeria of...

40 Years of Biya: What’s the Economic Reality in Cameroon? [Business Africa]

Cameroon Presidential Election: Decisive Vote Amid Economic Uncertainty In Yaoundé, uncertainty surrounding the presidential election is already weighing on the economy. Many Cameroonians are limiting their spending, fearing post-election...

Culture to Do: Oct. 15, 2025

Amanda Shires The Drake, Amherst Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. A truly singular creative force, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has made an extraordinary career out of pursuing her deepest instincts and...

Protests Mar Cameroon’s Presidential Polls Despite Catholic Bishops’ Pre-Election Calls for Peace

However, members National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have been vocal before the election, urging citizens to vote, demanding transparency, condemning violence and intimidation, and calling on authorities to provide electoral security....

Cameroon election tensions mount as opposition leader claims victory

Maurice Kamto, the runner-up in the 2018 presidential election, was arrested and detained in the months following that poll for alleging it was rigged. Many Cameroonians, especially young people facing joblessness and economic hardship, had looked...

Manyus in the UK are carrying Biya’s shadow in Yaoundé

The Manyu community in the United Kingdom, once celebrated for its unity, uprightness, and quiet dignity, is now grappling with an identity crisis. Reports of cruelty, theft, and fraud have steadily eroded the respect and pride that the name Manyu...

DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...

Faith journeys enrich religious communities

The realization of a religious vocation rarely comes as a thunderclap. More often, it emerges gradually, in quiet reflection or steady growth from childhood. For four with ties to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, discernment unfolded differently, yet...