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Senegalese artist rides along Dakar beach in solidarity with Gaza

Senegalese artist rides along Dakar beach in solidarity with Gaza

In Dakar, the capital of Senegal, performance artist Thierno Gueye staged a powerful demonstration on horseback along the beach to show solidarity with the people of Gaza. Gueye began his performance at Yoff Beach – one of Dakar’s busiest – by...

We now spend day in Nigeria, night in Cameroon - B'Haram victims

We now spend day in Nigeria, night in Cameroon - B'Haram victims

Thousands of Kirawa residents in Borno State displaced by Boko Haram insurgents, who are now taking refuge in Cameroon villages, have lamented the harsh conditions, saying they now spend the day in Nigeria and return to sleep in Cameroon at night....

Youth Sounding Board Cameroon scheme: EU...

Youth Sounding Board Cameroon scheme: EU...

This was during a farewell ceremony of the first cohort of the YSB Cameroon. The YSB Cameroon is an initiative of the EU to Cameroon. Officials said it is aimed at ensuring the meaningful involvement of young people in shaping EU policies and...

Yaoundé: Is the world’s oldest leader set for an eighth term?

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...

Man Utd sent clear message after 'lodging £61m transfer offer' - 'I'm staying'

Man Utd sent clear message after 'lodging £61m transfer offer' - 'I'm staying'

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has confirmed he wants to stay in Catalunya, ending Manchester United's hopes of signing him. The Spaniard has been linked with an audacious move to Old Trafford throughout the transfer window. United boss Ruben...

U20 Women's World Cup: Cameroon begi...

U20 Women's World Cup: Cameroon begi...

The U20 Lionesses flagged off the window at the CAF Technical Center in Mbankomo in the outskirt of Yaounde last Friday. The series which assembles 29 players, is expected to roundup up on Sunday August 3. The U20 Lionesses are programmed to face...

‘We sleep in the airport’: Air Canada flight attendants strike enters fourth day with no deal in sight

‘We sleep in the airport’: Air Canada flight attendants strike enters fourth day with no deal in sight

MONTREAL, Aug 19 — Air Canada flight attendants extended their strike into a fourth day today, although the union said both sides had resumed talks as hundreds of thousands of passengers had flights cancelled during the busy summer travel season....

Tennis: Cameroon wins gold at Billie Jean King Cup in Rwanda

Tennis: Cameroon wins gold at Billie Jean King Cup in Rwanda

To celebrate the unprecedented success, the Cameroonian Tennis Federation, FECATENNIS, hosted an official press conference Tuesday, July 22. The press conference was held at the Tennis Club of Bonanjo, Douala I Subdivision. The federation...

Singapore women’s team clinch silver at World Beach Tchoukball Championships in Bali

Singapore women’s team clinch silver at World Beach Tchoukball Championships in Bali

SINGAPORE – A month after the Singapore men and women’s tchoukball teams retained their respective South-east Asian titles, there was another achievement to celebrate for the fraternity. The Republic claimed a silver medal in the women’s...

Air Canada cabin crew strike drags into fourth day as talks resume

Air Canada cabin crew strike drags into fourth day as talks resume

Air Canada flight attendants have extended their strike into a fourth day, disrupting hundreds of thousands of summer travelers, as union leaders and airline officials returned to the table late Monday with mediator William Kaplan. The Canadian...

Maryland’s Cameroonian population lives in fear under Trump

Ernestine sat quietly beside her husband. A tear formed, and she wiped it away. Her husband, Denis, did not notice. He was deep in thought. “My kids are citizens, but I’m not a citizen. I’m scared of leaving my kids,” Ernestine said, stopping to...

Cameroonian Passport – A Symbol of Shame and Global Embarrassment

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 –...

Protest gov’t moves to strip away TPS protections from Cameroon refugees

TACOMA PARK, Md. — Some 5,200 people from Cameroon living in the U.S. had their Temporary Protected Status revoked Aug. 4, ending their legal status, work authorization and protection from deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents....

India News | Bihar, a Crucible of World-changing Ideas, Says Author-diplomat Abhay K at Book Discussion in Patna

India News | Bihar, a Crucible of World-changing Ideas, Says Author-diplomat Abhay K at Book Discussion in Patna

Patna (Bihar)[India], August 19 (ANI): A thought-provoking and enriching book discussion was held at Hotel Taj, Patna, on "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by Abhay K, distinguished poet-diplomat, former Ambassador of India to Madagascar and...

Air Canada cabin crew strike enters day four as talks resume

Air Canada cabin crew strike enters day four as talks resume

By Allison Lampert and Wa Lone MONTREAL/TORONTO (Reuters) -Air Canada flight attendants extended their strike into a fourth day on Tuesday, although the union said both sides had resumed talks as hundreds of thousands of passengers had flights...

I took my family on a digital detox holiday and something extraordinary happened

I took my family on a digital detox holiday and something extraordinary happened

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

Preventing Unrest In The Run-up To Cameroon’s Presidential Poll

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...

Germany opens new Schengen visa centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cyprus

Germany opens new Schengen visa centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cyprus

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,...

Francis Ngannou Net Worth: From Sand Quarries in Cameroon to Global MMA Icon

Francis Ngannou Net Worth: From Sand Quarries in Cameroon to Global MMA Icon

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

Job: IFC seeks Senior Investment Officer in Cameroon

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...

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