Dailysports | Despite starting his career in France’s junior teams, Jean-Charles Castelletto, a vital member of Cameroon’s national squad, has talked about his emotional decision to play for the Indomitable Lions. “Choosing Cameroon felt natural because I have a deep love for my country,” Castelletto said. Although he was born …
Read More »Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
Nairametrics | Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria Limited is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that boosted its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank …
Read More »Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control
N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad’s capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country’s foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under control. The gunshots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound in N’Djamena, …
Read More »Cameroon Misses Deadline for Transparency Report, Seeks Extension
CameroonOnline.ORG | According to a report by Radio France Internationale (RFI), Cameroon failed to meet the December 31 deadline to submit its annual activity report to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The government has requested a 10-week extension, citing delays in appointing civil society representatives to the national EITI …
Read More »Didier Lamkel Zé Returns to Belgium with Saint-Trond
CameroonOnline.ORG | Two years after leaving Belgium, Cameroonian striker Didier Lamkel Zé has signed with Saint-Trond, marking his return to Belgian football. The club announced the news on Wednesday, following the player’s stint without a team since January 1. Lamkel Zé, 28, has already had a turbulent season. After joining …
Read More »Strike at Cameroon’s Public Universities Over Delayed Allowances
CameroonOnline.ORG | A strike by higher education teachers is currently disrupting activities across all eleven public universities in Cameroon, according to news from Radio France Internationale (RFI). The strike, initiated by the Higher Education Teachers’ Union (Synes) on January 6, centers on long-standing grievances over unpaid research allowances and grants …
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