Africa News | In Cameroon’s rural north, a career in science is a rarity for most women. Two young women have bucked the trend, winning a prestigious science award**on November 8.** Sabine Adeline Fanta Yadang, 32, a doctor of neuroscience, and Hadidjatou Daïrou, 33, a doctor of cellular physiology, have …
Read More »Samuel Eto’o Convinces Mbappe to Pick Cameroon Over France and Algeria
Sports Brief | Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has reportedly convinced Ethan Mbappe, the younger brother of PSG star, Kylian Mbappe, to play for the Indomitable Lions. Ethan has the option of playing for either Algeria or France, but it seems the teen sensation is leaning towards his Cameroonian …
Read More »Cameroon making progress in the fight against HIV
WHO | Yaoundé – Nicole, 28, from Bertoua in eastern Cameroon, will never forget that day in 2019 when her doctor at Batouri Catholic Hospital told her she was HIV-positive. She had gone for a medical check-up a few days previously after feeling ill, but HIV was the furthest thing …
Read More »Manchester United in talks with Cameroon to wave off Andre Onana’s ban
ClutchPoints | Manchester United navigates talks to retain Andre Onana for crucial fixtures amid Africa Cup of Nations concerns. In the corridors of Manchester United, discussions reverberate as the club grapples with the potential absence of Andre Onana during the crucial period of the Africa Cup of Nations Finals. The …
Read More »Confusion over release of key suspects in murder case of journalist Zogo | + video
On Friday morning (Nov. 1), the prime suspects in the murder of radio host Martinez Zogo were set to be released. Later on the day, a missive indicated that documents issued earlier couldn’t be trusted. Counter-intelligence boss Eko Eko and tycoon Amougou Belinga have been detained for months.
Read More »First Malaria Vaccines Arrive In Cameroon
Forbes | UNICEF is poised to play a key role in preparations for the malaria vaccine rollout in Africa, where the preventable mosquito-borne disease kills a child under age 5 every minute. “We are entering a new era in immunization and malaria control,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said, “hopefully …
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