At Platinum Jubilee of Garoua Archdiocese in Cameroon, Apostolic Nuncio Urges Strong Faith “even in trials”

Archbishop Bettencourt honoured the contributions of early missionaries — French, Canadian, Polish, Italian, and local — who, he said, “gave themselves without counting the cost.” Addressing the people of God, he said, “It is now your turn to...

October 8, 2025: Cameroon’s Lone Woman Candidate Challenges Paul Biya’s 43-Year Rule, Red Cross Says 200 Eastern DRC Clinics Are out of Medicine, Mali Faces Fuel Shortages

NEWS OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. Cameroon Democratic Union (UDC) presidential candidate, and the mayor of the city of Foumban, Hermine Patricia Tomaino Njoya, is the only woman in...

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

There was great surprise when Cameroon's electoral commission announced the 12 candidates for the October 12 presidential election. For the third time in Cameroon's political history, one of the contenders running for the highest office in the...

Cameroon’s UNDP leader Beloboumama Egari to challenge Paul Biya in Presidential race

Nearly eight million Cameroonians will head to the polls on October 12, 2025, in an election that could mark a turning point in the country’s political history. Among the candidates is Beloboumama Egari, president of the National Union for...

As Cameroon election approaches, LGBTQ+ people face increasing violence

Violence against queer people has become acute in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, is seeking an eighth term in elections happening October 12. (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty) By Jean Jacques Dissoke As Cameroon...

Platinum Jubilee of Cameroon’s Garoua Archdiocese: Apostolic Nuncio Urges Unity, Faith

Archbishop Bettencourt honored the contributions of early missionaries — French, Canadian, Polish, Italian, and local — who, he said, “gave themselves without counting the cost.” Addressing the people of God, he said, “It is now your turn to...

Cameroonian Man Wanted for 19kg Drug Smuggling Caught in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Thai Immigration police arrested a 40-year-old a Cameroonian man wanted by Interpol for international drug trafficking after he evaded authorities for more than a year while living illegally in the capital. Acting on intelligence that a...

2027 election: Cameroonian pastor shares prophecy on likely winner as Obi, others challenge Tinubu

Prophet Boris Jedidiah has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 has been divinely ordained Jedidiah warned that any opposition to Tinubu's mandate was misaligned with God’s purpose for Nigeria General elections will be held in...

India starts probe after cough syrup-linked deaths of at least 14 children

Indian police have opened a manslaughter investigation into the deaths of at least 14 children linked to a toxic cough syrup, dealing another blow to the reputation of the country’s pharmaceutical industry after a string of similar tragedies in...

Death toll from toxic cough syrup in India rises to 20 children as WHO demands answers

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Can local communities curb illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing in Cameroon's Douala Edea National Park?

Some chiefs and members of the Local Collaborative Management Committees in Mbiako. Photo by Leocadia Bongbe. Used with permission. In the settlements along Douala-Edea National Park, a first-class park covering over 2,630 hectares (6,498.87...

The woman daring to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

There was great surprise when Cameroon's electoral commission announced the 12 candidates for the October 12 presidential election. For the third time in Cameroon's political history, one of the contenders running for the highest office in the...

The woman daring to end Biya's long rule in Cameroon

There was great surprise when Cameroon's electoral commission announced the 12 candidates for the October 12 presidential election. For the third time in Cameroon's political history, one of the contenders running for the highest office in the...

Cameroon, AfDB sign €136m loan deal to boost skills and jobs in Far North

Cameroon has signed a €136 million loan agreement with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to finance a five-year programme aimed at strengthening skills, creating jobs, and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected Far...

Interview: Holy Infant University Institute best bet for higher educatio...

In this interview, the university institute’s President, seasoned educationist and university don, Prof Tafah Edokat, who is former Vice Chancellor of the University of Bamenda, outlines why Holy Infant University Institute is unique and is the...

Cameroon, AfDB Seal €136m Pact to Boost Skills and Jobs in Far North

Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have signed loan agreements worth €136 million to finance a programme aimed at building skills, creating jobs and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected far north...

Vaccination campaign begins in Nigeria to protect 106 million children

Nigeria has launched one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, a nationwide effort aimed at protecting more than 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis, according to the World Health Organization...

Yaounde: Organisations educates ove...

The programme is implemented by Heart of Hope Cameroon, HoHCa, in partnership with Unity Foundation Cameroon, UFC, and Africa Needs Us Foundation, ANUF, with support from the Digital Democracy Initiative. The initiative targets 300 young people...

Election in Cameroon: Will the 'frustrated' youth vote?

Following the disqualification of popular opposition politician Maurice Kamto, a large proportion of Cameroon's youth no longer believe in the legitimacy of the upcoming presidential elections. The world's oldest leader,92-year-old Paul Biya, has...

Cameroon, African Development Bank (AfDB) sign €136 million loan deal to develop skills and entrepreneurship in Far North

Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have signed loan agreements worth €136 million to finance a programme aimed at building skills, creating jobs and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected far...