Heartbreak for Chaba Kaew in WC play-offs Thailand's dream of playing at their third Fifa Women's World Cup finals was shattered at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium in New Zealand on Saturday. Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023
Francis Ngannou alters fight proposal to Deontay Wilder after call-out Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been proposed a two-fight crossover deal by Deontay Wilder, but the Cameroon star has insisted he would only entertain a boxing showdown Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023
Thailand miss out on Women's World Cup spot HAMILTON, New Zealand: Thailand’s dream of competing in their third consecutive Women’s World Cup is over after the Chaba Kaew fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a qualifying playoff on Saturday. Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023
Jean-Paul Zé Bella: the cunning Cameroonian soldier who became a global music legend One of Cameroon’s most influential music stars – Jean-Paul Zé Bella – passed away on 15 January at the age of 71 after a battle against cancer. The singer and drummer was a founding member of the band Zangalewa and performed with it until he retired from the military. Part… The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023
Cameroon president's 90th birthday marked by cocktail of woes Edith Kah Walla was at the front of a crowd of students that welcomed Cameroon's new president Paul Biya on a tour of the United States in 1984, full of hope that the young leader would bring stability and democracy, and end corruption. Reuters · Feb 13, 2023
Five killed in gun attack on Cameroon farm workers At least five banana plantation workers were killed and several wounded on Friday in Cameroon’s Southwest region that is riven by separatist violence, a union leader said. Reuters · Feb 10, 2023
U.N. concerned over Cameroon press safety after second journalist killed The United Nations on Tuesday said it was concerned about the safety of journalists in Cameroon after a radio presenter was killed last week, days after the murder of another journalist that shook the central African nation. Reuters · Feb 7, 2023
Is Canada back on the world stage — or irrelevant? “Canada is back,” Justin Trudeau proclaimed triumphantly just after being elected prime minister in 2015. The insinuation was that his predecessor, Stephen Harper, had withdrawn Canada from its traditional role in the world and the Liberals would restore our rightful place of leadership in the global firmament. The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023
All-action Bryan Mbeumo is Brentford’s unsung hero as buzzing Bees push for Europe While Ivan Toney takes most plaudits, the Cameroon forward is instrumental under Thomas Frank Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023
Cameroonian businessman arrested after journalist's murder A Cameroonian businessman was arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of a prominent journalist, Martinez Zogo, whose mutilated remains were found near the capital Yaounde last month after he was abducted, the national radio station CRTV said. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
'When I go back home, they call me Cantona' - the Man United flop who began Reds career with 'obscene' Arsenal tackle Eric Djemba-Djemba arrived at Manchester United as a possible eventual successor to Roy Keane. He began his Reds career with a crunching tackle on Arsenal's Sol Campbell, but he went on to make just 39 appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson's side. Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023
Cameroon denies asking for help to mediate separatist conflict Cameroon's government said it had not asked any country to mediate in its conflict with Anglophone separatists, despite Canada saying it had received a request to work on a peace process. Reuters · Jan 23, 2023
Prominent Cameroon journalist found dead after abduction The mutilated body of a prominent Cameroonian journalist was found on Sunday near the capital Yaounde five days after he was abducted by unidentified assailants, the press union and a colleague said on Sunday. Reuters · Jan 22, 2023
Canada says Cameroon warring parties agree to enter peace process The government of Cameroon and some separatist factions in the English-speaking regions of the country have agreed to enter into a process aimed at resolving a conflict that has killed over 6,000 people, Canada's foreign ministry said. Reuters · Jan 21, 2023
The Conversation · Jan 17, 2023 7 million internally displaced people live in Central Africa – they need more support Central Africa is host to the largest community of internally displaced persons in Africa. The countries in this region include Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 13, 2023 Cameroon's Bamendjou community celebrates 70 years of sovereign's reign The Bamendjou community in western Cameroon is celebrating the 70-year reign of its ruler King Fo'o Sokoudjou Jean-Philippe Rameau. Events include an symposium on the role traditional chiefdoms play in preserving peace in Africa.
Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023 Man Utd consider turning to Cristiano Ronaldo's new team-mate in ironic transfer twist Cameroon star Vincent Aboubakar has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United as they eye some more firepower following Cristiano Ronaldo's sudden departure
Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023 Cameroon battle to find players as another group fail Samuel Eto'o age tests The nation's Under-17 team is set to play four qualifiers this month but head coach Jean Pierre Fiala has seen 32 players fail scans to determine they are young enough to be eligible
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023 Saudi Ambassadors-Designate Take Oath before King Salman Saudi ambassadors-designate to a number of brotherly and friendly countries took the oath of office on Tuesday before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz at a ceremony at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The new envoys are Ambassador to Cameroon Dr.
Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023 Brentford striker copies LeBron James celebration as Liverpool owner mocked Bryan Mbeumo celebrated like Liverpool owner LeBron James after the Cameroon forward scored the third goal in Brentford's 3-1 win over the Reds at the Gtech Community Stadium
Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2022 Cameroon stocking up on plastic bag whisky before final end of year ban Eight years after first initiating a ban on locally-made whisky sold in plastic bags, the government is finally enforcing a sweeping ban across the country, effective as of 31 December. The whisky has been tested and found to be harmful to human health, but Cameroonians are still stocking up.
Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022 Andre Onana retires from international football after sudden Cameroon World Cup axe Andre Onana clashed with the Cameroon coach at the World Cup and was sent home early with the goalkeeper now announcing his retirement from the international game
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022 After World Cup Dispute, Onana Ends Career with Cameroon Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana ended his career with the national team on Friday, one month after the 26-year-old player was sent home from the World Cup in a dispute with coach Rigobert Song. The Inter Milan player posted a statement on his Twitter account saying “my story with the Cameroonian…
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2022 World Cup 2022: how injuries could affect the rest of the domestic and Champions League season The World Cup in Qatar has seen many injuries. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus had to have surgery on his right knee after being forced off during Brazil’s group stage match against Cameroon. And Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players and Portugal teammates Danilo and Nuno Mendes were both unable to continue playing…
Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022 Cameroonian families torn apart by Anglophone crisis detentions Six years into a crisis between Cameroon’s Francophone gov’t and its two anglophone regions, families bear the brunt.