As Cameroon marks another National Day under the leadership of Paul Biya, the atmosphere surrounding the celebrations feels far more reflective than triumphant. For decades, May 20 has represented continuity, national unity and the resilience of the Cameroonian state. Military parades, patriotic songs and carefully orchestrated displays of state authority have long reinforced the image […]
Cameroon on Wednesday marked the 54th anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades held across the country. In Yaoundé, the country’s capital, President Paul Biya presided over a ceremony that featured hundreds of soldiers and civilians marching in front of national and international dignitaries. A contingent of the Chadian Armed Forces also […]
The recent warning issued by the Embassy of the United States in the nation’s capital Yaoundé advising US citizens against travel to Southern Cameroons and the Far North region is yet another stark reminder of the fragile security situation facing Cameroon. While travel advisories are not uncommon in conflict-prone countries and areas, such a direct […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have jointly condemned the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, calling for dialogue as the only way to end the destabilizing conflict. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, Putin, who is on a state visit to China, and Xi stressed that both countries […]
Cameroon’s public debt stood at 15,416 billion CFA francs ($27.3 billion) as of March 31, up 6% year-on-year, according to data published on Friday by the Caisse autonome d’amortissement (CAA), the country’s public debt management agency. Despite the increase, the debt burden remained manageable at 44.3% of gross domestic product. The ratio aligns with the […]
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