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Paul Biya

Cameroon’s Biya clamps down as criticism of him intensifies
Africa
/ 24 August 2024

Cameroon’s Biya clamps down as criticism of him intensifies

Over the past few months, many government critics, including opposition leaders and journalists, have been jailed or forced into exile

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism
Opinion
/ 7 May 2024

Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism

The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law

By Robert Kigongo
Cameroon’s opposition hopes for a renaissance
Africa
/ 27 February 2024

Cameroon’s opposition hopes for a renaissance

The repressive regime is forcing opposition parties to put their heads together and get creative

By Steve Tametong and The Continent
Cameroon a dangerous place to be a journalist
Africa
/ 20 March 2023

Cameroon a dangerous place to be a journalist

The body of Martinez Zogo, a critic of private and public transgressions, was found five days after he disappeared, showing signs of torture

By Louvier Kindo Tombe
Survivor of Yaoundé landslide recounts his ordeal
Africa
/ 8 December 2022

Survivor of Yaoundé landslide recounts his ordeal

Collapsed Cameroonian embankment kills 14 funeral attendees, including survivor’s mother, brother and best friend.

By Beng Emmanuel Kum
Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act
Africa
/ 30 January 2022

Monsieur le Président? Samuel Eto’o’s second act

The world-famous footballer ran a stunning political campaign to win the top job at Cameroon’s football federation. Does he have his sights set even higher?

By The Continent
Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy
Sport
/ 26 January 2022

Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy

A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to figures released by the country’s health ministry.

By Emmanuel Barranguet and Andy Scott
Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
Sport
/ 25 January 2022

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred on Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play the Comoros

By Emmanuel Barranguet
Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
Sport
/ 22 December 2021

Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge

The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.

By Agence France Presse
Anglophone Cameroon plays politics with no-work day
Africa
/ 27 July 2021

Anglophone Cameroon plays politics with no-work day

With Mondays enforced as off-days from work in conflict-ridden Cameroon, gathering at dog meat eateries to consume the delicacy and drink alcohol has become a weekly pastime.

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
Cameroon’s democratic repositioning: Is the republic now a de facto monarchy?
Africa
/ 17 May 2021

Cameroon’s democratic repositioning: Is the republic now a de facto monarchy?

Franck Biya, a Cameroonian businessman is also the son of President Paul Biya. Does this mean he will be president, too?

By Regina Sondo
Why Cameroon is obsessed with hosting the Afcon
Sport
/ 22 January 2021

Why Cameroon is obsessed with hosting the Afcon

The African nation is hoping to use the tournament to paper over the divisions of the Anglophone crisis and the cracks made by a dictator who has ruled for almost four decades. Will it work?

By Daniel Ekonde
Conflict in Cameroon: The schools caught in crossfire
Africa
/ 10 November 2020

Conflict in Cameroon: The schools caught in crossfire

A slew of recent attacks in the country means sending your child to school can be a life or death decision

By Daniel Ekonde
The Trump administration keeps targeting African immigrants
Africa
/ 3 November 2020

The Trump administration keeps targeting African immigrants

Cameroonians are caught between a vicious civil war at home and brutal detention and deportation measures in the countries they flee to

By Joe Penney
The African Union’s (un)official statement on the US elections
Africa
/ 1 October 2020

The African Union’s (un)official statement on the US elections

The United States has never been shy to pass judgment on African elections. What does it look like when Africa passes judgment on America’s chaotic vote?

By Babatunde Fagbayibo
Cameroon is a ship without a captain
Africa
/ 21 September 2020

Cameroon is a ship without a captain

Ahead of planned protests, Cameroon’s main opposition leader argues that change is more urgent than ever

By Maurice Kamto
Manifesto against the presidency for life in Africa
Africa
/ 17 September 2020

Manifesto against the presidency for life in Africa

If we do not take care, presidents will make lawlessness the standard of our civic life. Let’s make sure it does not come to that!

By Tierno Monénembo, Véronique Tadjo and Eugène Ebodé
Cameroon is not learning the governance lessons offered by Covid-19
Africa
/ 27 August 2020

Cameroon is not learning the governance lessons offered by Covid-19

Citizens of Cameroon are unable to trust their government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, given cases of ministers flouting restrictions, as well as allegations of corruption. This does not bode well for state responses to future crises

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
Why do presidents cling to power?
Africa
/ 24 August 2020

Why do presidents cling to power?

Four former heads of state speak about what being president is actually like

By Simon Allison, Dhashen Moodley and Kiri Rupiah
Prisoners riot in Sierra Leone
Africa
/ 14 May 2020

Prisoners riot in Sierra Leone

Correctional centres across Africa are struggling to react to the pandemic and its effects on inmates

By Abdul S Brima
Crisis, what crisis? How not to handle a pandemic
Africa
/ 27 April 2020

Crisis, what crisis? How not to handle a pandemic

So far, most countries on the African continent are dealing with Covid-19, but not all leaders are taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously

By Aanu Adeoye, Simon Allison, Amindeh Blaise Atabong and Abdul S Brima
Cameroon concedes that soldiers committed Valentine’s Day massacre
Africa
/ 22 April 2020

Cameroon concedes that soldiers committed Valentine’s Day massacre

Official inquiry found that the Cameroonian military was responsible for deadly attack on civilians

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
In Cameroon, face masks are compulsory — but unaffordable for many
Africa
/ 18 April 2020

In Cameroon, face masks are compulsory — but unaffordable for many

The government’s response to Covid-19 has been criticised by opposition leaders

By Amindeh Blaise Atabong
Cameroon can achieve peace. But first, it needs a ceasefire
Africa
/ 17 March 2020

Cameroon can achieve peace. But first, it needs a ceasefire

The country has been wracked by conflict between the government and separatists. Both sides need to work on finding a path forward. Here’s what they can do

By Maurice Kamto
Religion and conflict in Cameroon
Africa
/ 8 June 2019

Religion and conflict in Cameroon

Traditional, Islamic and Christian leaders are all being caught up in the conflict over secession in the Southern Cameroons

By David Tonghou Ngong
Editorial: Revolutions don’t happen overnight
Article
/ 12 April 2019

Editorial: Revolutions don’t happen overnight

Omar al-Bashir may be gone, but the revolution has only just begun.

By Editorial
Cameroon opposition leader charged with ‘rebellion’
Africa
/ 13 February 2019

Cameroon opposition leader charged with ‘rebellion’

The former government minister was arrested in the economic capital Douala on January 28

By Agency
Courageous women work to end Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis
Africa
/ 13 December 2018

Courageous women work to end Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis

The secessionist struggle has turned increasingly violent, with families fleeing and women violated

By Webster Zambara
Why losing the African Cup of Nations is a heavy blow for Cameroon
Article
/ 12 December 2018

Why losing the African Cup of Nations is a heavy blow for Cameroon

Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy

By Staff Reporter
Cameroon stunned by mass kidnap of children
Africa
/ 6 November 2018

Cameroon stunned by mass kidnap of children

The kidnapping of 78 children in Cameroon’s Anglophone region has further exacerbated tensions

By Deutsche Welle 1
Cameroon’s veteran strongman Biya wins seventh presidential term
Africa
/ 22 October 2018

Cameroon’s veteran strongman Biya wins seventh presidential term

The Constitutional Council, dominated by Biya loyalists, on Monday said the 85-year-old leader had won 71.3% of the ballot

By Staff Reporter
Cameroon opposition contender claims poll win
Africa
/ 8 October 2018

Cameroon opposition contender claims poll win

By law, each polling station must submit its results, after verification by the Elecam electoral commission, to the Constitutional Court

By Agency
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