Tag Cameroon

Cameroon’s Paul Biya turns 92 amid re-election speculation

CAMEROONIAN President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, turns 92 on Thursday, maintaining his silence on whether he will seek another term in the October 2025 elections. Despite concerns over his health and governance, many, including the divided opposition, expect him to…

Cameroon Secures €330m to Revamp Douala-N’Djamena Route

CAMEROON has received two significant loans totalling €330.48 million from the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to revitalise the Douala-N’Djamena corridor, a crucial economic link connecting Cameroon and Chad. The funds, approved on December 13, will support the fourth phase of the…

Media Reports On President Biya’s Health Sparks Tension in Cameroon

JOURNALISTS in Cameroon are grappling with a new government directive that prohibits public discourse or media coverage of President Paul Biya’s health. The ban, issued on  October 9 by Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji, follows growing speculation surrounding the 91-year-old…

Cocoa Thefts Rise in Cameroon Amid Global Price Surge

RISING cocoa prices, driven by global production shortfalls, have led to increased thefts on cocoa farms in Cameroon, prompting desperate farmers to resort to machete-wielding vigilante groups and traditional amulets for protection, according to farmers and local authorities. The sharp…

Cameroon Jails Activist For Urging Democratic Change On TikTok

CAMEROON authorities have detained a social media activist who posted videos on TikTok advocating for democratic change ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported, calling for his immediate release. Junior Ngombe, a 23-year-old hairdresser and social…