Tag #Cameroon

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Jindal Steel to conduct due diligence on Thyssenkrupp Steel

Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel plans a due diligence review of Thyssenkrupp Steel following an offer to purchase the German company's steel division, with Jindal family representatives intending to visit Germany soon for discussions.

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High Lead Contamination in Cameroon: Children at Risk

A 2018 study in Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon, revealed lead contamination in children exceeding recommended levels by more than double; this problem persists, especially near Douala recycling sites, prompting a public awareness campaign.

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Good Health and Well-being
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France Admits to Colonial-Era Atrocities in Cameroon

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted in a letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya that France committed atrocities in Cameroon between 1945 and 1971, including the killings of independence leaders and the forced displacement of thousands into internment camps; this is the first time France ha...

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Macron Acknowledges France's Violent Role in Cameroon's Decolonization

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted France waged a war in Cameroon marked by repressive violence during and after its decolonization in the late 1950s, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing hundreds of thousands based on a report by a joint French-Cameroonian historical commission...

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Cameroon's Lenient Sentencing in Wife's Murder Highlights Pervasive Gender-Based Violence

The lenient sentencing of Eric Bekobo for murdering his wife, Diane Yangwo, in Cameroon, highlights the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV), with 77 women killed in 2024 and 42 in the first half of 2025; a proposed GBV law has mysteriously disappeared, revealing a lack of political will.

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Gender Equality
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Biya Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Cameroon's Political Uncertainty

Cameroon's 89-year-old President Paul Biya is seeking a record eighth term, prompting a divided opposition and raising concerns about the potential for instability, with anti-corruption activist Akere Muna among his challengers.

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15,000 Schools Closed in West, Central Africa Due to Insecurity: Over 3 Million Children Affected

A UN report reveals that nearly 15,000 schools have closed in West and Central Africa due to insecurity, affecting over 3 million children, with Nigeria and Cameroon particularly impacted, and experts suggesting the actual number could be far higher.

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African Presidents Extend Rule: Biya Seeks Re-election

Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for October's election, extending his 43-year rule, mirroring similar actions by Uganda's Yoweri Museveni and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara, highlighting a trend of long-serving African presidents circumventing term limits and supp...

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France Acknowledges Role in Cameroonian Repression

France admitted its role in violent repression of Cameroonian independence movements (1945-1971) following a joint commission's report detailing French colonial authorities' violent acts, yet stopped short of an apology or reparations.

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Cameroon Election: King Sokoudjou's Defiance Against Biya

Cameroon's October 12th presidential election is marked by high tensions, with many traditional chiefs supporting President Paul Biya while others, like the influential King Sokoudjou, openly oppose him and advocate for opposition unity following the rejection of opposition leader Maurice Kamto's ca...

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Biya Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Cameroon's Socio-Economic Crisis

Paul Biya, Cameroon's 92-year-old president, is seeking a controversial eighth term in the October 12 election, prompting widespread concerns about the country's future given high unemployment, poverty (25% of the population), and human rights violations, despite its rich natural resources and depen...

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Appeals Court Allows End of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians

A U.S. appeals court allowed the Trump administration to end temporary deportation protections for over 16,000 Afghans and Cameroonians despite acknowledging a plausible case against the administration's decision, leaving thousands vulnerable to deportation unless they have green cards.

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