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I took my family on a digital detox holiday and something extraordinary happened
Metro
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August 9, 2025
A staycation without screens. So, how did it go? (Picture: Sarah Ingram) It was a Thursday evening and, with the day’s work behind us, my family and I settled in to watch TV together. But just a few minutes after Race Across the World started, I...
Preventing Unrest In The Run-up To Cameroon’s Presidential Poll
The Nigerian Voice
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What’s new? Cameroon is set to hold a presidential election on 12 October. President Paul Biya, 92, will seek to extend his 42-year tenure, despite growing concerns about his undecided succession. Meanwhile, the space for political dissent is...
Yaoundé: Is the world’s oldest leader set for an eighth term?
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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August 8, 2025
Cameroon’s constitutional council has upheld the decision by the country’s electoral body to exclude opposition leader Maurice Kamto from the 12 October presidential election. While the firebrand political figure was sidelined, 92-year-old...
Germany opens new Schengen visa centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cyprus
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 8, 2025
Germany has launched four new Schengen visa application centres across Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus, in a move aimed at reducing processing delays and easing access for thousands of prospective travelers. The centres, located in Abuja, Lagos,...
Identity systems in Africa: comparing Nigeria, SA, Rwanda, kenya and Cameroon
Technext
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August 7, 2025
The growing need to bridge the accessibility gap has made the administration of identity systems an essential agency for countries, especially in Africa, where a disconnection between citizens and the government persists. A 2024 World Bank report...
Francis Ngannou Net Worth: From Sand Quarries in Cameroon to Global MMA Icon
OtakuKart
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August 7, 2025
Francis Ngannou’s journey from a small village in Cameroon to becoming a multimillionaire and world-renowned fighter is nothing short of remarkable. As of 2025, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion boasts a net worth of $15 million, a testament to...
Job: IFC seeks Senior Investment Officer in Cameroon
ESI Africa
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August 7, 2025
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Officer (SIO) in Douala, Cameroon, with good local market and industry experience to join the investment team. Closing date: 19 August 2025 You will be joining...
Germany Brings Schengen Visa Access Closer to Cameroonians
Cameroon Online
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August 6, 2025
CameroonOnline.ORG | Cameroonians now have a more direct path to Germany, as a new Germany Visa Application Centre (VAC) is set to open in Yaoundé. This move is part of Germany’s expanded partnership with VFS Global, which has added new visa...
Cameroonian Passport – A Symbol of Shame and Global Embarrassment
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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August 5, 2025
Cameroon’s passport, once a symbol of national identity and pride, has become a glaring emblem of institutional failure. Ranked a dismal 92nd in the 2025 Henley Passport Index (HPI) – unchanged from 2020 and only slightly improved from 2023 –...
"An African daughter winning": Cameroonian entrepreneur builds US braiding Empire, SA impressed
Briefly
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August 6, 2025
An American salon, Nadine's Braiding Salon, astonised many with its colossal scale, factory-like efficiency, and inspiring success story The remarkable operation, shared on TikTok, showcased a massive 24-hour braiding facility in the U.S, run by a...
Germany Expands Schengen Visa Centres In Nigeria, Cameroon, Cyprus
Leadership
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August 6, 2025
Germany has expanded its visa processing network across Africa and the Middle East by introducing four new German Visa Application Centres in crucial areas, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus. This development resulted from a newly renewed...
Germany expands Schengen visa access with new centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus
Nairametrics
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August 6, 2025
Germany has expanded its visa processing network across Africa and the Middle East through VFS Global, a private visa outsourcing company adding four new Germany Visa Application Centres in key locations including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus...
Map Shows Countries Where US Has Issued Fresh Travel Warnings
Newsweek
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August 4, 2025
The U.S. has issued new travel warnings in response to disease outbreaks in several countries, warning Americans to "practice enhanced precautions" when visiting the affected regions. On August 4, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Travel ban on Issa Tchiroma sparks fierce storm in Cameroon
The South African
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August 1, 2025
On 31 July 2025, Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary was barred from flying to Senegal at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport. Tchiroma, who leads the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC) party, was...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
Cameroonian Nabbed in Nairobi for Conning Canadian
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 31, 2025
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a Cameroonian national believed to be the mastermind behind a multi-million shilling fake gold scam targeting a Canadian investor. The suspect, arrested by officers...
Battle for Etoudi: Travel ban on Issa Tchiroma sparks fierce storm
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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August 1, 2025
On 31 July 2025, Cameroonian presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary was barred from flying to Senegal at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport. Tchiroma, who leads the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC) party, was...
INTERVIEW: Belgian firms to partner with Nigeria for vaccine production — Ambassador
Premium Times
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August 9, 2025
The Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, recently spoke with PREMIUM TIMES about the evolving trade relations between the two countries, Belgium’s support for Nigeria’s energy transition, growing investments in agriculture and...
Kenya women’s Tchoukball team thrash India in World Champs
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 8, 2025
The Kenya women’s Tchoukball team began their 2025 World Beach Championships campaign in style, beating India 19–11 at Seminyak Beach in Bali, Indonesia on Friday. Led by captain Ivyne Barasa, the team controlled the match from start to finish,...
Holiday Tech Camp Launched at University of Liberia to Inspire Future Innovators
Front Page Africa
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July 28, 2025
Louisiana — A transformative, month-long Holiday Tech Camp has officially kicked off at the picturesque Lake View site on the University of Liberia’s Fendall Campus. The camp, which runs from July 16 to August 16, 2025, is hosted at the University...