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Why Poverty in Cameroon Has Deepened Over 20 Years

CameroonOnline.ORG | Cameroon today stands at a crossroads: despite decades of economic growth and development policies, poverty is not only persisting—it is worsening in many ways. According to a recent assessment by the World Bank, cited in an RFI article, the number of people living in poverty in Cameroon has …

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Issa Tchiroma Bakary Named Consensus Opposition Candidate Against Paul Biya

CameroonOnline.ORG | On Saturday, September 13, Issa Tchiroma Bakary was named the consensus candidate of the opposition to run against President Paul Biya in Cameroon’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 12. The announcement came after a meeting of opposition representatives facilitated by the Union for Change 2025, formerly known …

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Violence Erupts in Cameroon as Referees Flee Angry Supporters

CameroonOnline.ORG | A football match in Cameroon recently descended into chaos, showing just how quickly passion for the game can spiral into violence. During the fifth round of the 2025 National Interpools tournament, the clash between Mintack FC and Kumba FC was expected to be a routine contest. Instead, it …

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Fresh Start in Turkey: Onana Joins Trabzonspor for 2025/26

CameroonOnline.ORG | Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana will spend the remainder of the 2025/26 season with Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor. The move comes after Onana struggled for game time this season, making just one appearance following a hamstring injury in pre-season. At the same time, the goalkeeping …

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Fire Breaks Out at Yaoundé Central Market

CameroonOnline.ORG | A major fire broke out on September 10, 2025, at the Central Market in Yaoundé, leaving behind widespread destruction. Numerous shops were engulfed by the flames, though the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire spread quickly, consuming large sections of the market …

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