A project provides solar-powered sewing machines to socially disadvantaged women in rural areas in Cameroon, which frequently sees outages all over the country. In addition to the machines, the young women receive seamstress training.
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ESPN | Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed an expansive, multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, he and the organization jointly announced on Tuesday. Ngannou (17-3) is expected to make his PFL debut on pay-per-view in 2024 against an opponent to be announced. The 36-year-old is also …
Read More »Cameroon: govt prepares amendment of the FY2023 Finance Act
Business in Cameroon | The government of Cameroon is preparing a budget revision plan to amend the 2023 Finance Act. The information was disclosed yesterday by Cemile Sancak (pictured), who leads the mission currently carrying out the fourth review of the 3-year IMF program in the country. This practice is …
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YAOUNDE, May 10 (Xinhua) — At least 15 people have been killed and 19 others injured in a bus accident in Cameroon, local police said. The tragedy occurred Tuesday afternoon in a village along the highway linking the East and Adamawa regions. Police said the driver of the bus, which …
Read More »Cameroon: govt could pay Stecy SA up to CFA2bn for deal termination
Business in Cameroon | After the public transport company Stecy SA saw its contract with the Yaoundé Urban Community (CUY) terminated, the company turned to the Prime Minister to request arbitration. Indeed, according to a report published by the Ministry of Finance (Minfi) on the cost of budgetary risks of …
Read More »Cameroonian journalist Anye Nde Nsoh shot and killed by separatists
Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, May 8, 2023—Cameroonian authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent killing of journalist Anye Nde Nsoh, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists can work in the Northwest Region safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. At about 9 p.m. on …
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