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YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Cameroon’s 91-year-old president, Paul Biya, is in good health, the government said on Tuesday in a statement, calling widespread reports saying otherwise “pure fantasy.” Biya has not been seen in public since attending a China-Africa forum in Beijing in early September. His failure to …

The Africa Report | Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon, cancelled his attendance at the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) summit, held in France on 4 and 5 October. The decision has raised concerns regarding his health. Initially, Paul Biya had planned to continue his summer of diplomatic engagements, …

Yaoundé, October 3, 2024 – The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has announced a venue change for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Cameroon and Kenya. Initially scheduled to be played at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Friday, October 11, 2024, the match will now be …

Reuters | Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto’o has been banned from attending the national team’s matches for six months after violating FIFA’s disciplinary regulations, soccer’s governing body said on Monday. The former Barcelona striker has been president of Fecafoot since 2021 and will now be barred from all …

Human Rights Watch | Earlier this week, Norwegian police confirmed the arrest of a man on suspicion of incitement to commit crimes against humanity in Cameroon. AFP confirmed the man was Lucas Cho Ayaba, a Cameroonian separatist leader. His arrest could be a step toward justice for the victims of …