In a landmark decision that has stirred conversation across the continent, Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African travelers. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 11, by the country’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, after a cabinet meeting chaired by junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. “From now on, any citizen from an African…
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…
On 19 March 2026, the Supreme Court of Cameroon delivered a landmark decision that could significantly reshape one of the country’s most controversial legal and political cases. The Court quashed the life imprisonment sentences handed down against Sisiku Ayuk Tabe Julius and nine others—collectively known as the “NERA 10”—marking a pivotal moment in Cameroon’s judicial…
On October 7th, the streets of Ouagadougou came alive with music, flags, and fervent celebration, not for a local hero, but for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who turned 73. The event, organized by the African Initiative association, drew over 600 attendees and marked a striking moment in Burkina Faso’s evolving geopolitical narrative The celebration featured…
A major cultural and administrative decision has emerged from Nso land, a prominent traditional community located in Bui Division, Northwest Region of Cameroon. On 4 March 2026, the powerful traditional regulatory society Nwerong Nso issued a legally binding directive prohibiting churches and mosques from charging burial fees in cemeteries across Nso land. The declaration was…
In a bold and strategic move, Barrister Alice Nkom, the official spokesperson for President-elect Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has announced a new phase in the ongoing resistance movement following Cameroon’s disputed October 12 presidential election. The announcement, made earlier today, outlines a series of peaceful civic actions set to begin on Sunday, November 30, signaling a…
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…
As published on the official website of CAF, Read below 👇 CAF has collected recent match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials and has opened an investigation into match incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final fixtures between Cameroon and Morocco, as well…
This Saturday, September 27, the Union Démocratique du Cameroun (UDC) opened a new chapter in the 2025 presidential race as its candidate, Tomaïno Ndam Njoya, officially launched her campaign in the nation’s capital. The rally, held from 10 a.m. at the esplanade of the Ahmadou Ahidjo Omnisports Stadium, drew supporters from across the city and…
In a solemn and impassioned address to the nation, Hiram Samuel Lyodi, candidate in Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election, has broken his silence following the controversial proclamation of results by the Constitutional Council. His statement, delivered with clarity and conviction on 30 October 2025, speaks to the heart of a nation grappling with grief, anger, and…
