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Cameroon Takes Bold Step Toward Energy Independence with Kikot Hydroelectric Project

The Republic of Cameroon has officially launched a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting its energy production capabilities and supporting long-term national development. A recent presidential decree has classified 527.93 hectares of land in the Nyanon Subdivision, Sanaga-Maritime Division, Littoral Region, as part of the public artificial domain. This land …

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Kidnapped Cameroonian Priest Held for $42,750 Ransom Amid Rising Insecurity

Unidentified gunmen are demanding a $42,750 ransom for the release of Father Valentin Mbaïbarem, a Catholic priest abducted last week in Cameroon’s northern region. He was seized along with five others on the road between Guidjiba and Tcholliré. While the others have been released and one—a teacher—killed, Fr. Mbaïbarem remains …

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Camtel Cuts Internet to Chad Over Unpaid Bills

On May 14, 2025, Cameroonian telecom provider CAMTEL cut Internet access to Chad, citing unpaid debts from its Chadian partner, SOTEL Tchad. The move exposed Chad’s heavy dependence on Cameroonian infrastructure for connectivity, as the landlocked country relies on CAMTEL to access submarine cables since a 2015 agreement. In response, …

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