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France Acknowledges Role in Repression of Cameroonian Independence Movements.

A 1,000-page report detailing France's role in the repression of Cameroonian independence movements from 1945-1971, resulting in thousands of deaths, was presented to Cameroonian President Paul Biya by a French delegation on January 28th in Yaoundé, leading to calls for French acknowledgment of resp...

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Afcon 2025 Draw: Ivory Coast and Cameroon to Clash in Group F

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) group stage draw in Rabat, Morocco, placed defending champions Ivory Coast in Group F with Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique; the tournament runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, with Morocco playing Comoros in the opening match.

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Biya's Eighth Term Bid Amidst Cameroon's Crisis

91-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya is expected to run for an eighth term in the upcoming elections, despite concerns over his health and the ongoing Anglophone conflict that has hindered the nation's economic progress.

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Cameroon's Gold Mining Crisis: Environmental Damage and Economic Disruption in Batouri

Large-scale gold mining in Batouri, Cameroon, by foreign companies has caused a 50% decrease in agricultural yields, environmental damage from mercury and cyanide use, and displacement of local miners; despite government attempts to mitigate these issues through a 'closed system', implementation has...

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Biya's Potential 2025 Candidacy in Cameroon Confirmed by Ruling Party Official

Cameroon's Minister of State, Jacques Fame Ndongo, declared on December 29th that President Paul Biya can legally run for reelection in 2025, citing the constitution and the ruling RDPC party's support, despite calls for him to step down due to his age (nearly 92).

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Cameroon Rejects Support for AfDB Presidency Candidate

Cameroon has declined to support Albert Zeufack, a prominent economist and native Cameroonian, in his bid to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB), citing potential strategic disagreements and internal political factors as contributing to this decision.

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French Government's Role in Assassinations of Cameroonian Independence Leaders Revealed

A French-Cameroonian commission's report details the French government's role in the 1958 assassination of Cameroonian independence leader Ruben Um Nyobé and the 1960 poisoning of Félix-Roland Moumié in Geneva, highlighting the brutal methods used to suppress the UPC and maintain colonial control.

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Cameroon: Human Rights Lawyer Faces Government Pressure

Eighty-year-old Cameroonian human rights lawyer Alice Nkom faces escalating government pressure, including three summonses in a month, amid accusations of foreign funding for a violent overthrow; Deputy Jean Michel Nintcheu calls for the dismissal of Minister Atanga Nji to prevent unrest.

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Beyala Reflects Widespread Cameroonian Desire for Political Change Ahead of 2025 Election

Cameroonian author Calixthe Beyala reflects the sentiment of many, supporting President Paul Biya but opposing his 2025 reelection bid after 42 years in power, citing stagnation and a need for new leadership to address persistent socio-economic challenges.

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Cameroonian Bishops Condemn Biya's Rule Ahead of 2025 Elections

In their New Year's homilies, several Cameroonian bishops openly criticized President Paul Biya's 42-year rule, highlighting the suffering of citizens and urging a peaceful transition of power ahead of the October 2025 presidential elections, sparking a viral outcry on social media and prompting cal...

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Biya's Expected Re-election Bid in Cameroon

Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya, in power for 42 years, is expected to run for re-election in October 2023, despite health concerns and the absence of a designated successor within his ruling party, the RDPC, due to traditional power dynamics and fear of reprisals.

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Cameroon Wins 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

The 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco from March 13-27, saw Cameroon win its second title after defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final match played at Casablanca's Mohammed V Stadium; the tournament involved eight teams playing in Casablanca and Rabat.

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