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…
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…
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…
The Government of Cameroon, through the Ministry of Finance, has officially announced a sweeping nationwide crackdown on all unregistered and non-customs-cleared mobile devices. Starting Monday, May 25, 2026, a strict digital enforcement mechanism will take effect, forcing local telecommunications operators to automatically blacklist and block any imported mobile phone or tablet that fails to comply…
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tensions have reached a boiling point in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after a group of angry residents stormed and set fire to an Ebola treatment facility in the town of Rwampara, Ituri province. The violent outburst highlights the volatile intersection of strict public health protocols…
In the lead-up to Cameroon’s National Day celebrations on 20 May 2026, administrative authorities in Bui Division have taken a significant security measure aimed at maintaining public order and ensuring a smooth commemoration. Through Prefectural Decision No. 60/PD/E26/A2/PS/5, the Senior Divisional Officer (SDO) for Bui Division, Saïdou Moussa, has officially prohibited the circulation of motorbikes…
Thursday, 11 June 2026 Mexico v South Africa – Group A – Mexico City Stadium Korea Republic v Czechia – Group A – Estadio Guadalajara Friday, 12 June 2026 Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina – Group B – Toronto Stadium USA v Paraguay – Group D – Los Angeles Stadium Saturday, 13 June 2026 Haiti…
Aboubakary Abdoulaye has been elected President of the Cameroon Senate, succeeding Marcel Niat Njifenji, who led the upper chamber since its effective establishment in 2013. Abdoulaye , a respected traditional leader known as the Lamido of Rey‑Bouba , previously served as First Vice‑President of the Senate and now assumes the institution’s top post at a…
