Flash floods caused significant damage to buildings and homes in Buea, Cameroon on March 18, 2023. One person died, and five were injured, with some reports indicating that the death toll may be higher, and at least six people are believed to be missing. The heavy rainfall flowed down the …
Read More »Cameroon introduces legislation to allow biometric visas, residence permits
Biometric Update | The plan by the government of Cameroon to put in place a system for the issuance of biometric visas and other ID documents for aliens in the country has seen a major leap forward following the introduction of a legislative framework. This is part of a decree …
Read More »French-Cameroonian commission to turn light on colonial era
Africa News | A joint French-Cameroonian commission started Friday (Mar. 3rd) work on delving into France’s role in the nation’s colonial past and post-independence years. It is jointly headed by a Cameroonian artist Blick Bassy and a French historian Karine Ramondy. The composition of the team tasked with digging into …
Read More »Cameroon: Activist Held Without Charge For 200 Days
Amnesty International | Peace activist Abdul Karim Ali has been arbitrarily detained without charge since 11 August 2022. While the authorities have provided no formal reason for his detention, he was interrogated repeatedly about a video he made on 9 July 2022 denouncing a Cameroonian military chief for allegedly torturing …
Read More »Ambazonia Defence Forces separatist group claims responsibility for bombings in Buea Feb. 25
Crisis24 | Ambazonia Defence Forces separatists claim responsibility for bombings in Buea Feb. 25. Heightened operations possible in coming days. Event The Ambazonia Defence Forces (ADF) separatist group has claimed responsibility for the bombings targeting a running event in Buea Feb. 25; up to three explosive devices detonated. According to …
Read More »Le combat d’un Camerounais pour sauver la plus grande grenouille du monde
BBC | Lorsque Cedrick Fogwan a rencontré pour la première fois la grenouille goliath, il a été impressionné par ses puissantes proportions. Atteignant la taille d’un chat, c’est la plus grande grenouille vivante du monde. C’est presque comme tenir un bébé (humain), dit-il, après en avoir manipulé une lors d’une …
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