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Chinese firm lauded as road emergency responder in Cameroon

After a deadly landslide on Cameroon’s notorious “death path,” a Chinese firm swiftly restored access and is now constructing a safer bypass. YAOUNDE, May 20 (Xinhua) — In Cameroon’s West Region, a narrow and steep road near the town of Dschang, connecting the region to the country’s commercial hub of Douala, has been a source …

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Cameroon Takes Bold Step Toward Energy Independence with Kikot Hydroelectric Project

The Republic of Cameroon has officially launched a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting its energy production capabilities and supporting long-term national development. A recent presidential decree has classified 527.93 hectares of land in the Nyanon Subdivision, Sanaga-Maritime Division, Littoral Region, as part of the public artificial domain. This land is designated for the construction …

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Kidnapped Cameroonian Priest Held for $42,750 Ransom Amid Rising Insecurity

Unidentified gunmen are demanding a $42,750 ransom for the release of Father Valentin Mbaïbarem, a Catholic priest abducted last week in Cameroon’s northern region. He was seized along with five others on the road between Guidjiba and Tcholliré. While the others have been released and one—a teacher—killed, Fr. Mbaïbarem remains in captivity. Church leaders suspect …

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Africa Matters: Cameroon expands tech learning at schools | + video

Cameroon is expanding digital learning in schools to help close the technology skills gap with other African countries. It’s also part of a wider government plan to prepare students for the modern job market. Source: TRT World

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African Football Mourns the Loss of Legend Emmanuel Kundé

Cameroonian football icon Emmanuel Kundé has passed away at the age of 68, leaving behind a towering legacy in African sport. A stalwart of the Indomitable Lions’ golden generation, Kundé was instrumental in Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations victories in 1984 and 1988, and proudly represented his country at the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World …

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Camtel Cuts Internet to Chad Over Unpaid Bills

On May 14, 2025, Cameroonian telecom provider CAMTEL cut Internet access to Chad, citing unpaid debts from its Chadian partner, SOTEL Tchad. The move exposed Chad’s heavy dependence on Cameroonian infrastructure for connectivity, as the landlocked country relies on CAMTEL to access submarine cables since a 2015 agreement. In response, Chad’s Minister of Telecommunications, Dr. …

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