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'Soul Makossa Man': Cameroon pays tribute to saxphonist Manu Dibango

Cameroon's capital Yaoundé recently held a photographic exhibition paying tribute to famous saxophonist Manu Dibango, who died of Covid in 2020. The exhibition “Soul Makossa Man”, was bought to life by journalist and photographer Samuel Nja'kwa, who moved around with the late artist for about 20 years.

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‘Love is our first medicine’: treating mental health in Cameroon’s unique refuge

Among the homeless people of Yaoundé, many are mentally ill and have been rejected by their families. Le Village de L’amour offers them therapy – and hope

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Mbappe says he’s honoured ‘to be in his country of origin’

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe says it is an honour “to be in the country of origin.” The PSG superstar was speaking in Yaoundé, Friday shortly after a meeting with the Cameroon's Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute.

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Death of a radio host: the web of corruption, lies and revenge behind the killing of Martinez Zogo

A dossier of bank slips detailing suspect payments of millions of dollars handed to the journalist brought the downfall of a political upstart in Cameroon. But it also led to Zogo’s murder. His colleagues went to investigate why

The Guardian - UK

Cameroon charges tycoon in reporter killing case

YAOUNDé - A prominent Cameroonian businessman was charged on Saturday with complicity in the torture of a journalist who was murdered in a high-profile case that has rocked the country, his lawyer told AFP.

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Cameroon's 'funeral music' gives voice to frustrated youth

Yaoundé (AFP) - It began as a form of music chanted at wakes to comfort mourners -- now it is part of Cameroon's cultural mainstream, and a powerful form of expression for its frustrated youth.

AFP

Toll in Cameroon landslide rises to 15

Yaoundé (AFP) - At least 15 people died when a landslide engulfed members of a funeral party in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde, the local governor said on Monday.

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Landslide in Cameroon kills at least 11: governor

Yaoundé (AFP) - A landslide in Cameroon's capital Yaounde on Sunday killed at least 11 people gathered to mourn the deaths of several relatives, the regional governor told state broadcaster CRTV.

AFP

Cameroon hope to be on song with Choupo-Moting at World Cup

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon will look to Bayern Munich's in-form striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Napoli midfielder Frank Zambo Anguissa to try and emulate their 1990 predecessors in reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

AFP

Thousands rally to fete 40 years of Cameroon under Biya

Yaoundé (AFP) - Thousands rallied in Cameroon's capital on Sunday to fete 40 years in power of President Paul Biya, who is accused of trampling on human rights and stifling democracy.

AFP

Skin whitening products remain popular in Cameroon despite risks

Yaounde (Cameroon) (AFP) - Wearing a large hat protecting her face from the sun's rays in Cameroon, 63-year-old Jeanne now bitterly regrets using skin whitening products after being diagnosed with skin cancer.

AFP

Cameroonian press divided on Macron visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived late Monday in Cameroon at the start of a three-nation tour of western Africa. He will also visit Benin and Guinea-Bissau in an effort to renew French relations with the African continent. The papers in Yaoundé are not sure what to make of it all.

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Rigobert Song to be appointed Cameroon coach on orders of nation's president

Yaoundé (AFP) - Former star player Rigobert Song is set to be named as head coach of the Cameroon national team, replacing Toni Conceicao, on the orders of the country's president, the sports minister said on Monday.

AFP

Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt keeper's penalty cheat sheet found on final pitch

Senegal won their very first Africa Cup of Nations title on February 6 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, defeating seven-time winners Egypt. Aside from photos of the rejoicing Senegalese players, another image made the rounds on social media: it featured the Egyptian goalkeeper's water bottle, which he looked at and carefully hid…

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Africa Cup of Nations review: sorrow, anger and Mané’s redemption

Our writers relive their highs and lows of a tournament completely overshadowed by the Olembe Stadium tragedy

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Senegal's history men start life as revered sons after Cup of Nations victory

Grateful fans were spread around the entrance to Senegal's hotel in central Yaoundé in a kaleidoscope of colours and a symphony of sounds. The pitch increased as the team bus nudged its way through fans for the final few metres.

AFP

Mane vs Salah: Rematch looms with World Cup place at stake

Yaoundé (AFP) - Sadio Mane trumped Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah in the Africa Cup of Nations final, but the Egyptian will soon have a chance to even the score in a World Cup play-off.

AFP

Senegal's Cup of Nations triumph sees potential fulfilled at last

Yaoundé (AFP) - After years of underachievement, Sadio Mane's Senegal finally lived up to their billing as Africa's outstanding team with victory in the Cup of Nations, even if they did it the hard way in the final against Egypt.

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A to Z of Africa Cup of Nations

Yaoundé (AFP) - Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal have succeeded Algeria as Africa Cup of Nations champions after a drama-filled tournament spanning 29 days in Cameroon.

AFP

Salah's Egypt target revenge in World Cup play-off after AFCON defeat

Yaoundé (AFP) - Mohamed Salah's Egypt are hoping to avenge their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat at the hands of Senegal when the countries meet again in a decisive two-legged World Cup play-off next month.

AFP

Cup of Nations final star Mane wins top individual award

Yaoundé (AFP) - Senegal captain Sadio Mane, who scored the decisive shootout penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final triumph over Egypt, was named player of the tournament in Yaounde on Sunday.

AFP

Mane scores winning kick as Senegal beat Egypt in Cup of Nations final shoot-out

Yaoundé (AFP) - Sadio Mane made up for missing from the spot in normal time to score the decisive penalty as Senegal overcame Mohamed Salah's Egypt 4-2 in a shoot-out to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final finished goalless at the end of extra time.

AFP

Olembe tragedy scars legacy of Cameroon's Cup of Nations

Yaoundé (AFP) - The Africa Cup of Nations which finishes this weekend in Cameroon will remain forever scarred by the crush which killed eight people at the Olembe Stadium after a month in which the tournament's organisers struggled from one problem to another.

AFP

Salah's Egypt and Mane's Senegal ready for Cup of Nations final

Yaoundé (AFP) - Record seven-time champions Egypt and a Senegal side who have never lifted the trophy clash in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Yaounde on Sunday as superstar club colleagues Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane go head to head.

AFP

Remarkable comeback gives Cameroon third place at AFCON

Yaoundé (AFP) - Hosts Cameroon finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after wiping out a three-goal deficit against Burkina Faso to draw 3-3, then win 5-3 on penalties.

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