As reported by RFI, many Africans have been drawn into the Russian ranks since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, often through deception and false promises. Samuel, a Cameroonian who thought he was heading to Russia for work, became a soldier against his will. His story began in …
Read More »Ukraine: «Les Africains en première ligne, les Russes restent au camp», confie un Camerounais envoyé au front
RFI | De très nombreux Africains sont passés dans les rangs russes depuis le début de l’invasion de l’Ukraine, en février 2022. Si certains ont pris volontairement l’uniforme via des compagnies privées sous contrat avec le Kremlin, d’autres dénoncent une duperie après avoir été attirés par de fausses promesses. L’un d’entre …
Read More »Cameroonian freighter towed off Taiwan beach 2 months after typhoon
Taiwan News | The Cameroonian-registered freighter Ginan was towed off a Pingtung County beach Saturday (Sept. 14), almost two months after it became stranded during Typhoon Gaemi. The ship was one of eight vessels that sank or became stuck on sandbanks or rocks during the typhoon in July. The Ginan …
Read More »President Paul Biya Meets with Xi Jinping
On September 4, 2024, President Xi Jinping of China met with Cameroonian President Paul Biya during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. The leaders announced the elevation of China-Cameroon relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, underscoring over five decades of diplomatic relations and cooperation. President Xi praised Biya’s …
Read More »Cameroonian candidate pursues a seat on the Prince Georges County Council | +video
VOA | For this year’s US election, more African candidates are running for office. Leo Bachi Eyombo is a candidate for a vacant at-large seat on the County, Prince Georges County Council. VOA’s Phillip Alexiou gets him to explain why he is deciding to run for office.
Read More »Cameroonian-born German CDU candidate attacked, racially abused on campaign
DW | Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, who was born in Cameroon, is a candidate at the upcoming Brandenburg state election. She was treated in hospital after she was attacked and racially abused in Cottbus. A German political candidate has been attacked and racially abused while campaigning in the northeastern city of …
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