Facebook users around the world experienced widespread disruption on Sunday after the social media platform’s desktop version suffered a global outage, preventing many people from accessing their accounts through web browsers. The unexpected outage affected users in several countries, with thousands reporting that they were unable to log in or view their Facebook feeds on…
The University of Bamenda (UBa) has taken another significant step towards strengthening higher education in Cameroon by signing 23 Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) across the country. The signing ceremony, officiated by the Vice Chancellor of The University of Bamenda, Professor Theresia Nkuo Akenji, also witnessed the signing of 16…
The Council of the University of Bamenda has approved the institution’s 2025 administrative and management accounts while adopting an additional CFA 23.75 million budget for the 2026 financial year during its 29th Ordinary Session held on Friday, July 17, 2026. As published on the official website of the University, The meeting focused on reviewing the…
Prominent Cameroonian human rights lawyer and civil society leader Barrister Agbor Balla has issued a heartfelt public appeal on his facebook page on 15 July 2026 urging entertainers CY and Gilbert to end their ongoing public exchanges, warning against the dangers of hate speech, public insults, and online hostility. In a statement released on his…
In a significant milestone for Cameroon and the African scientific community, Dr. Richard Munang, a globally respected sustainability expert, has been appointed as the next Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The appointment was announced by the United Nations University (UNU), with Dr. Munang…
Self-declared President-elect, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has announced that he has filed two criminal complaints before the Swiss judicial authorities under the principle of universal jurisdiction, alleging torture, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and other serious human rights violations committed during the government’s response to protests following the disputed October 12, 2025 presidential election. The announcement, made…
On July 12, 2026, More than 160 girls between the ages of 10 and 19 participated in a comprehensive menstrual education seminar organized by the Nso Islamic Cultural and Development Association (NICDA) at the NICDA Centre in Nkolmesseng, Yaoundé. The initiative aimed to equip young girls with accurate knowledge about menstruation, menstrual hygiene management, and…
Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has called on the leadership of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Cameroon to ensure that members comply with the country’s laws, respect national symbols, and fulfill their civic responsibilities. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the religious denomination on 8 July 2026 in Yaoundé, the Minister stressed…
A recent exchange involving Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o and mixed martial arts champion Francis Ngannou has reignited public discussion over longstanding rumours surrounding an alleged debt between the two sports icons. The controversy began after Samuel Eto’o shared a message addressed to Francis Ngannou on social media. In the post, Eto’o reflected on loyalty,…
The Vatican has formally declared six bishops of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) excommunicated after the Society proceeded with the episcopal consecration of four new bishops without papal approval, marking one of the most significant developments in the Catholic Church’s relationship with the traditionalist movement in decades. In a decree issued on…
