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1, April 2024
Yaoundé: opposition says Senegal is example for fair elections, ousting entrenched leader 0
Members of Cameroon’s opposition parties are encouraging citizens to learn from Senegal, where a 44-year-old politician was elected last week as the youngest leader on the African continent. They say it’s time for change in Cameroon, where President Paul Biya, now in his 90s, has ruled for more than four decades and is preparing to […]
1, April 2024
DR Congo appoints Judith Suminwa Tuluka as its first female prime minister 0
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s planning minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka was Monday appointed as the African nation’s first woman prime minister, state television announced. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, following President Felix Tshisekedi’s sweeping re-election on December 20. Tshisekedi officially triumphed with 73.47 percent and the vote passed […]
1, April 2024
Two First Ladies at presidential palace in a Senegal first 0
In the closing moments of the electoral campaign, Senegal’s president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye stepped onto the stage holding the hands of both his wives Marie and Absa. It was an unprecedented sight in the national politics of the West African country and a clear choice by the first-round winner who promises radical change. Polygamy is […]
31, March 2024
Yaoundé cuts tax on new tire imports to spur quality use and local production 0
The government of Cameroon has announced a 10% reduction in the taxable value of newly imported tires. This move, reported by the Minister of Finance -Louis Paul Motazé, aims to lower the cost of new tire imports into the territory. It is set to last for six months, with the possibility of an extension if […]
31, March 2024
Easter Sunday: The Holy Father calls for end of conflicts 0
Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican City to celebrate Easter with the pope. At Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis appealed for a ceasefire in Gaza, and for warring countries Russia and Ukraine to free the soldiers they’ve taken captive. “In calling for respect for the principles of international law, I express my hope for […]
28, March 2024
Senegal: Macky Sall holds ‘courteous’ meeting with president-elect Faye 0
Senegal’s anti-establishment leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose weekend election victory could be officially confirmed within days, was welcomed at the presidential palace Thursday by outgoing leader Macky Sall. The meeting, which came after weeks of crisis surrounding the vote, suggested a swift and peaceful handover in the West African nation that prides itself on democratic […]
28, March 2024
CPDM Crime Syndicate: Philémon Yang on his way to the presidency of the UN General Assembly 0
Philémon Yang, former Prime Minister of Cameroon, is set to become the president of the 79th United Nations General Assembly next June. Aged 76, he will succeed Denis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago. His candidacy, supported by President Paul Biya, received strong support from the Central Africa region, making him Africa’s only candidate for this […]
28, March 2024
South Africa: Jacob Zuma barred from running in May general election 0
Former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa’s general election in May. The country’s electoral commission, or IEC, has not given a reason. However, his 2021 conviction, and jailing, for contempt of court would appear to disqualify him. His backing of the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has been seen […]
28, March 2024
Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years 0
Sam Bankman-Fried – also known as SBF – has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX After a two hour hearing the judge, Lewis Kaplan, said Bankman-Fried knew what he was doing was criminal and regretted making a bad bet about the likelihood […]
2, April 2024
Indomitable Lions: Choupo-Moting’s future is open at Bayern Munich 0
by soter • Cameroon, Headline News, Sports
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s current contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of this season, but it is still unclear what, exactly, his future holds from that point on. Before it was announced that Thomas Tuchel would be leaving the club at the end of the season, it was pretty much understood […]