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Tragedy on the Waterways: Over 20 Feared Dead in Nigeria–Cameroon Boat Capsize

CameroonOnline.ORG | A late-night river voyage ended in tragedy along the Nigeria–Cameroon border after a passenger vessel carrying dozens of travelers capsized, leaving at least 20 people feared dead. What Happened? The vessel departed from Garoua in northern Cameroon, traveling along the shared waterway toward Yola in Adamawa State, Nigeria. …

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Senegal Dismisses Manager Pape Thiaw Following World Cup Campaign Collapse

CameroonOnline.ORG | The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially terminated the contract of men’s national team head coach Pape Thiaw following a disappointing performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dismissal applies to Thiaw and his entire technical backroom staff. In a public statement released on Sunday, the FSF …

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Fin des visas : La Côte d’Ivoire et le Cameroun s’apprêtent à ouvrir leurs frontières

CamerounOnline.ORG | Voyager entre l’Afrique de l’Ouest et l’Afrique Centrale est sur le point de devenir beaucoup plus simple. Étape diplomatique majeure : la Côte d’Ivoire et le Cameroun ont finalisé un accord d’exemption réciproque de visa. Pour les voyageurs réguliers, les hommes et femmes d’affaires ainsi que les touristes …

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Breaking Borders: Ivory Coast and Cameroon Move Toward a Visa-Free Era

CameroonOnline.ORG | Traveling between West and Central Africa is about to get a whole lot smoother. In a major diplomatic milestone, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Cameroon are finalized to implement a mutual visa exemption agreement. For regular travelers, business moguls, and tourists who have long navigated the bureaucratic hurdles …

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Cameroonian National Arrested in Lagos Over Alleged N1.5 Billion International Bank Fraud

LAGOS, Nigeria — CameroonOnline.ORG |  Authorities in Nigeria have announced the arrest of a Cameroonian national, Bekono Marc Eric, in connection with a sophisticated transnational banking fraud syndicate. The arrest was confirmed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 24, 2026. The 47-year-old suspect was apprehended by …

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In Nigeria: Court Awards Damages Over Arrest of Cameroonian Senator

CmeroonOnline.ORG | A Nigerian court has delivered a ruling that resonates beyond its borders, particularly for Cameroonians. In Cross River State, a High Court ordered the Nigeria Police to pay N1 million in damages for the unlawful arrest and detention of Cameroonian youth leader and senator, Manghe Romeo Etta. As …

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