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Cameroon

Cameroon drops ‘terror’ case against Anglophone activists
Africa
/ 5 September 2017

Cameroon drops ‘terror’ case against Anglophone activists

Cameroon’s president ordered a military court to halt its trial of Anglophone leaders to ease tensions with the country’s minority anglophone areas

By Deutsche Welle 1
​Joël Mpah Dooh’s latest work explores the idea of collective fragility
Article
/ 17 October 2016

​Joël Mpah Dooh’s latest work explores the idea of collective fragility

The Cameroonian artist’s preoccupation is our relation to one another as global citizens.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Attacks have fallen, but Boko Haram’s new leader could signal a strategic shift
Analysis
/ 23 August 2016

Attacks have fallen, but Boko Haram’s new leader could signal a strategic shift

Cameroon and other countries forces have made gains in territorial control and suicide attacks are down but there’s no room for complacency.

By Staff Reporter
Scars of conflict: ‘We should not forget Africa’s women’
Article
/ 19 May 2016

Scars of conflict: ‘We should not forget Africa’s women’

Community health workers are bringing healthcare to the homes of HIV-infected pregnant women in rural Cameroon. It has saved many babies.

By Staff Reporter
A haven for Boko Haram’s West African victims
Africa
/ 14 April 2016

A haven for Boko Haram’s West African victims

The lucky few who survive Boko Haram’s raids are streaming into Minawao refugee camp, a Cameroonian refugee camp.

By Staff Reporter
Solar power, text messages fight maternal deaths in rural Cameroon
Article
/ 13 April 2016

Solar power, text messages fight maternal deaths in rural Cameroon

Solar power, solar electricity and mobile technology are helping to reduce the rate of maternal mortality in Cameroon.

By Elias Ntungwe Ngalame
Bafana abandon the script
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Bafana abandon the script

Cameroon and South Africa were meant to beat the minnows and then battle it out.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Thousands protest Boko Haram, support army in Cameroon
Africa
/ 28 February 2015

Thousands protest Boko Haram, support army in Cameroon

Thousands of people marched in Cameroon’s capital to protest against Boko Haram’s insurgency and support the Cameroon army’s fight on the ground.

By Reuters
Taking on Boko Haram: African forces on the ground
Africa
/ 19 February 2015

Taking on Boko Haram: African forces on the ground

Four African armies, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger are currently on the ground directly engaged in the fight against Boko Haram.

By Staff Reporter
US to support Cameroon in Boko Haram fight
Africa
/ 18 February 2015

US to support Cameroon in Boko Haram fight

The United States has committed to helping Cameroon’s military secure the equipment it needs to continue fighting against the jihadist group.

By Tansa Musa and Emma Farge
Cameroon army kills 86 Boko Haram militants
Africa
/ 17 February 2015

Cameroon army kills 86 Boko Haram militants

Cameroon says its army has detained 1 000 people suspected of having links to Boko Haram, after it killed 86 of the group’s militants.

By Staff Reporter
Boko Haram goes on rampage after Chad offensive
Africa
/ 4 February 2015

Boko Haram goes on rampage after Chad offensive

The onslaught came after Chad sent troops across the border to flush the jihadists out of the Nigerian town of Gamboru.

By Staff Reporter
Boko Haram claims Baga massacre, warns of more attacks
Africa
/ 21 January 2015

Boko Haram claims Baga massacre, warns of more attacks

Boko Haram takes responsibility for the attack on Baga, and warns Nigeria and its neighbours that they will not stop, saying Baga was "not much".

By Staff Reporter
Boko Haram kidnap wife of Cameroon vice PM
Africa
/ 28 July 2014

Boko Haram kidnap wife of Cameroon vice PM

Boko Haram has stepped up cross-border attacks into Cameroon in recent weeks, including a number of high-profile kidnappings.

By Tansa Musa
Cameroon reach seventh world cup finals
Article
/ 17 November 2013

Cameroon reach seventh world cup finals

It took a comfortable 4-1 win over Tunisia for Cameroon to book their place in the World Cup for an African record seventh time.

By Sapa Afp
Widows fight social stigmatisation in Cameroon
Africa
/ 5 July 2013

Widows fight social stigmatisation in Cameroon

Advocacy groups in Cameroon are battling a 500- year-old tradition that deprives widows of their rights.

By Staff Reporter
Cristiano Ronaldo is Cameroonian
Article
/ 4 March 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo is Cameroonian

Cristiano Ronaldo’s header against Manchester United reminded Percy Zvomuya of Cameroon’s Bassa people who are famous for their heading ability.

By Percy Zvomuya
French hostages taken from Cameroon to Nigeria, says official
Africa
/ 20 February 2013

French hostages taken from Cameroon to Nigeria, says official

Kidnappers who seized seven members of a French family, including four young children, in Cameroon have taken them across the border into Nigeria.

By Sapa Afp
Cameroon to launch first industrial diamond mine
Africa
/ 23 January 2013

Cameroon to launch first industrial diamond mine

Cameroon aims to begin production at its first industrial diamond mine by the end of January as part of plans to develop the long-neglected sector.

By Reuters
No image available
Article
/ 5 May 2012

Coca-Cola, Nestle, Guiness adapting to thrive in Africa

Multinational corporations believe Africa is booming and are turning to a new brand of sales rep to reach the continent’s remote regions.

By Staff Reporter
NGOs plead for aid as millions starve in the Sahel
Article
/ 24 April 2012

NGOs plead for aid as millions starve in the Sahel

Aid agencies say they are facing a multimillion-dollar funding shortage to deal with a food crisis in the Sahel in northern Africa.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Africa
/ 17 April 2012

Cameroon’s former PM Inoni Ephraim arrested

Cameroon’s former prime minister Inoni Ephraim has been arrested as part of an investigation into the embezzlement of public funds.

By Staff Reporter
Cameroon’s distant dream
Article
/ 21 October 2011

Cameroon’s distant dream

The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> spoke to Achille Mbembe, a Cameroonian political theorist and historian about what drives African autocrats like Paul Biya

By Percy Zvomuya
Cameroon court rejects bid to quash presidential vote
Article
/ 20 October 2011

Cameroon court rejects bid to quash presidential vote

Cameroon’s supreme court has rejected an opposition bid to annul this month’s presidential election, paving the way for results to be published.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 December 2010

Eto’o named African Footballer of the Year

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o was named African Footballer of the Year a record fourth time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards.

By David Legge
No image available
Article
/ 13 August 2010

Cholera outbreak kills 170, says Cameroon

The death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in northern Cameroon in 10 years has risen to 170, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
Black Stars, young bucks
Article
/ 2 July 2010

Black Stars, young bucks

The football exploits of Ghana, also known as the Black Stars, invite one to speculate on whether our given names determine our fate.

By Percy Zvomuya
African trio fail to impress
Article
/ 28 June 2010

African trio fail to impress

When Samuel Eto’o called Cameroon’s World Cup exit the biggest disappointment of his career, he knew it was his last chance to impress the world.

By Mark Namanya
Black Stars find space to shine
Article
/ 25 June 2010

Black Stars find space to shine

Of the six African teams at the World Cup only Ghana have adapted to the hard-working demands of modern football tactics.

By Niren Tolsi
Indomitable Lions crash out of Cup
Article
/ 25 June 2010

Indomitable Lions crash out of Cup

A 2-1 loss to The Netherlands confirmed what Cameroon already knew: That the Indomitable Lions were out of the World Cup with barely a roar.

By Niren Tolsi
Group F dishes up a few surprises
Article
/ 14 June 2010

Group F dishes up a few surprises

Italy fought back to avoid an upset against Paraguay on Monday but Japan broke African hearts with their first Soccer World Cup win on foreign soil.

By Andrew Cawthorne
‘I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa’
Article
/ 11 June 2010

‘I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa’

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o has travelled a long and tough road to achieve his dream of playing in a World Cup in Africa.

By Donald McRae
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