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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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Flash Post: Njitap Sues Eto’o as FECAFOOT-SYNAFOC Crisis Escalates

Cameroon’s football world is facing a seismic rift as Geremi Njitap, ex-captain of the Indomitable Lions, launches a lawsuit against Samuel Eto’o, president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT). The dispute—widely reported by several African news outlets—ignited after FECAFOOT revoked the National Union of Cameroonian Footballers’ (SYNAFOC) seats in its General Assembly, an act SYNAFOC …

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U.S. Proposes New 5% Tax on Money Transfers Abroad by Foreign Nationals: What It Means for Cameroonians Living in America

Sending money back home is a deeply rooted practice for many Cameroonians living in the United States. It is not just about finances—it is about family, duty, and staying connected to one’s roots. However, a new tax proposal making its way through Congress threatens to make this essential act of support significantly more costly. The …

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