In power since November 1982, Cameroon’s Head of State is preparing to run for an umpteenth term, despite his advanced age and the deafening protests of his detractors. “The Head of State, His Excellency Paul Biya, is the candidate of the Far North region for the next presidential election”, Cavayé …
Read More »Paul Biya’s 42 years in power celebrated in style
More than four decades ago, Paul Biya became head of state on November 6, and this date is synonymous with great celebration within the Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC), the ruling party. Activists of the Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais (RDPC) and supporters of the Head of State have …
Read More »Cameroon: a local politician murdered in Bamenda
The deputy mayor of Bamenda, the capital of Cameroon’s English-speaking North-West region, has been kidnapped and killed by armed men, according to reports. “The elected representative was abducted from her home at 5:30 pm on October 26, and her lifeless body was discovered bathed in blood in the morning,” reports …
Read More »Cameroon: Paul Biya returns after 49 day’s absence
The President of the Republic of Cameroon returned home on October 21, 2024, after several days in hospital abroad since September 2. The Cameroonian presidential couple Paul and Chantal Biya landed this afternoon at Yaoundé’s Nsimalen international airport. Paul Biya and his wife arrive in Cameroon after an officially unjustified …
Read More »How much would coach Marc Brys earn in Cameroon?
Marc Brys salary has remained a secret since his recruitment last April by Cameroon’s Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Pr. Mouelle Kombi. As national coach of the Indomitable Lions, the Belgian technician earns a handsome sum. The Belgian coach is said to earn a salary of 44,000 euros a …
Read More »Cameroon: Togolese priest shot dead
Father Christophe Komlan Badjougou, a Catholic priest of Togolese origin, was murdered in Mvolyé, a religious district of Yaoundé, Cameroon. At the entrance to the CICM community, Father Christophe Komla, of the diocese of Yagoua, was brutally murdered. The priest was due to spend the night in Yaoundé before travelling …
Read More »Samuel Eto’o banned from national team matches for 6 months
Cameroon soccer great Samuel Eto’o was banned by FIFA on Monday from attending any national team games for six months. Eto’o, who has been president of the Cameroon soccer federation since 2021, faced two charges from an incident at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia on Sept. 11. FIFA …
Read More »Cameroon: Paul Biya helps flood victims
President Paul Biya has authorized the release of 350 million CFA to help the victims affected by floods in Cameroon. According to reports, ” 200,000 people have been affected by floods that have hit the country’s Far North region hard.” Speaking at a press conference in Yaoundé on Friday, Minister …
Read More »Samuel Eto’o reveals his salary to FECAFOOT
The former captain of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o, has spoken out about his salary as president of FECAFOOT, revealing a surprising amount in a YouTube interview with The Bridge media. Contrary to accusations that he is profiting from the federation, Eto’o surprised many with his revelations. He …
Read More »Cameroon: the famous actress Mami Ton has died
The family of Kentsop Orgelle, whose stage name is Mami Ton, announced her death in the early hours of this morning, September 5 after being admitted to the Douala General Hospital in Cameroon. The deceased had been receiving intensive care since suffering a stroke. Born in Loum in the Littoral …
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