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11, December 2023
Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen crowned 2023 CAF Player of the Year 0
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named the 2023 CAF Player of the Year following his heroics for his country and club. The Super Eagles superstar claimed the CAF gong at Monday’s awards ceremony in Marrakech after his goal glut inspired Napoli’s league title triumph last term. Osimhen saw off challenges from Morocco full-back Achraf […]
11, December 2023
Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid 0
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC to try to rescue an imperilled US defence package to Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become embroiled in US domestic, partisan politics, with Republicans demanding concessions on border funding in exchange. It marks Mr Zelensky’s third visit to the US since Russia’s 2022 […]
11, December 2023
Fuel shortages possible in Cameroon throughout December 0
As of Dec. 11, fuel shortages may persist nationwide through at least mid-December due to supply disruptions attributed to stranded cargo ships. The scarcity has prompted increased demand and price hikes at available fuel stations, including Yaoundé, Douala, and Bafoussam, among other affected locations. While officials announced that additional means had been deployed and forecasted […]
11, December 2023
Yaoundé authorities under pressure as North gripped by spate of lucrative ransom kidnappings 0
In just three years (2015–18), kidnappers in North Cameroon collected ransom money of around €3-million (CFAF 2-billion), according to Garoua police. This crime has soared despite government measures such as military deployment and the creation of vigilante committees. Kidnappers are from different African countries and cross borders to capture or hide their victims — making […]
10, December 2023
CAF 2023 Awards: Eto’o, Adebayor, other legends light up Marrakech streets 0
The CAF Awards 2023, one of the most eagerly awaited events on the African football calendar, takes place on Monday 11 December in Marrakech, Morocco. With 48 hours to go before the prestigious ceremony, CAF has announced the presence of several renowned guests who will join the nominees in celebrating the excellence and remarkable achievements […]
9, December 2023
Ambazonia Crisis: Nigerian lawmaker urges action on Amba attacks 0
The member of the House of Representatives representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has decried attacks by Cameroonian Ambazonian separatists on Belegete community of Obanliku local government area of Cross River State, saying it had left him in bitterness, sadness and disappointment. Hon Akpanke stated this at a press conference in Abuja, describing the […]
9, December 2023
FECAFOOT Crisis: Release of an indictment of Samuel Eto’o in book 0
Samuel Eto’o was clearly unaware of the publication of a book dedicated to the first two years of his presidency at the head of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), written by journalist Jean-Bruno Tagne, who was once his campaign manager. The title, “L’arnaque” (“The scam”), is quite evocative and should make the former captain and […]
9, December 2023
Football: Real Madrid held as Ruibal rocket earns draw for Betis 0
Leaders Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday as Aitor Ruibal’s brilliant strike cancelled out Jude Bellingham’s league-best 12th goal of the season. Bellingham slotted Madrid ahead at the Benito Villamarin early in the second half after combining magnificently with Brahim Diaz. But Ruibal drilled an angled shot into the […]
8, December 2023
CPDM Crime Syndicate: Biya wants Camtel to remain a public entity 0
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya opposes the privatization of the country’s incumbent telecoms operator, Camtel. The decision was the subject of a letter addressed on December 4, 2023, by the Secretary-General of the Presidency (SGPR) to the Minister of Finance (Minfi). Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh instructs Minister Louis Paul Motazé, also the president of the Interministerial Committee […]
11, December 2023
COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash 0
by soter • Headline News, News, World
The UN climate talks in Dubai could be in jeopardy after some nations reacted furiously to a draft deal on fossil fuels they call “weak”. The draft removed language included in a previous text suggesting that fossil fuels could be “phased out”. All 198 countries at the summit must agree or there is no deal. […]