In a major anti-drug operation, the West Legion of the National Gendarmerie in Cameroon has successfully intercepted and seized 161 bags of cannabis. The illicit substance was cleverly concealed beneath trays of eggs in transport trucks, an apparent attempt to evade detection. The discovery highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement …
Read More »Cameroonian Banker John Mokom, Head of Standard Chartered Bank Côte d’Ivoire, Found Dead in Abidjan
CameroonOnline.ORG | The West African banking community has been struck by shocking news: John Ngu Mokom, the Cameroonian Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Côte d’Ivoire, was found dead in his residence in Abidjan on April 9, 2025. His passing not only leaves a void in the institution he led …
Read More »Health Concerns for Cameroonian Football Legend Jean Paul Akono: Hospitalized in Yaoundé
Jean Paul Akono, a towering figure in Cameroonian football history, has been hospitalized due to a decline in his health. The former player and coach of Cameroon’s national football team was admitted to the General Hospital of Yaoundé on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. According to the hospital’s communication department, Akono …
Read More »Cameroon’s Minister Atanga Nji Oversees Destruction of Illicit Drugs and Counterfeit Medicines in Bafoussam
CameroonOnline.ORG | On April 8, in the 2nd district of Bafoussam, Cameroon, Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji personally oversaw the destruction of a massive cache of illegal substances and counterfeit pharmaceuticals. This decisive act underscores the Cameroonian government’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and protecting public health. More …
Read More »Hysacam Expands Fleet to Tackle Yaoundé’s Waste Management Issues
Business in Cameroon | On April 4, 2025, Hysacam, the leading waste management company in Cameroon’s urban areas, presented 10 new trucks to Yaoundé’s mayor as part of its logistics renewal program. This initiative, with an investment of CFA5 billion, is being supported by Afriland First Bank, and the company …
Read More »USA: DHS Suspends Key Immigration Support Office, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
CameroonOnline.ORG | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has quietly suspended a key resource for immigrants by placing the entire staff of the USCIS Ombudsman’s office on a 60-day administrative leave. This action, taken on March 21, 2025, has effectively shut down a vital office that helped thousands of individuals …
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