IFC and Afriland First Bank Partner to Boost SME Financing in Cameroon, with a Focus on Women entrepreneurs In a landmark move to bolster economic growth in Cameroon, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has granted a 37.5 billion FCFA loan to Afriland First Bank. Announced on … Read more
Post-Biya Cameroon: A Nation at a Crossroads in 2025 Table of Contents Post-Biya Cameroon: A Nation at a Crossroads in 2025 Paul Biya’s Health: A Taboo Subject Takes Center Stage The military and the BIR: Who Will Take Control? Fear of Clans and Power Struggles Hope for Democratic Renewal An Uncertain Future Key Players in … Read more
Undersea Cable Cut Near Taiwan Fuels Geopolitical Tensions A significant disruption to transpacific communications has occurred following the severing of the $500 million Trans-Pacific Express (TPE) undersea cable, a crucial link between East Asia and the U.S. West Coast.Chunghwa Telecom,a member of the international consortium owning the cable,confirmed the incident but reported that service has … Read more
Cameroonian Diaspora Groups Sound Alarm on Cameroon’s Political Crisis Table of Contents Cameroonian Diaspora Groups Sound Alarm on Cameroon’s Political Crisis Cameroon’s Crisis: Diaspora Groups Demand Change in 2025 Cameroonian Diaspora in Belgium Rings in New Year with Calls for Democratic Reform Cameroon’s Diaspora Steps Up: A Call For Change in 2025 Dire Warnings from … Read more
Cameroonian Novel Explores Power and Family in Traditional Society Table of Contents Cameroonian Novel Explores Power and Family in Traditional Society cameroonian Author Djaili Amadou Amal’s Powerful Voice Resonates Globally Acclaimed Author Djaili Amadou Amal’s “The King’s Harem” Captures Global Attention A Guise of Tradition: Exploring Power and Family in Cameroon’s Lamidats A new novel … Read more
Cameroon’s Yaoundé-Douala Highway: A Costly Undertaking? Table of Contents Cameroon’s Yaoundé-Douala Highway: A Costly Undertaking? Cameroon’s Yaoundé-Douala Highway: A Costly Undertaking? Conflicting Cost Estimates Contractual Arrangements and funding justification for Costs Conclusion The expansion of the Yaoundé-Douala highway, a crucial artery connecting Cameroon’s two largest cities, is shrouded in cost uncertainty. While the Ministry … Read more
in a meaningful move to enhance the quality of telecommunications services in Cameroon, the government has urged the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) to upgrade its monitoring system. This call came following a visit by the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications,Minette Libom Li Likeng,to assess the progress of operators’ commitments made in April 2023 to address … Read more
Cameroon stands at a crossroads,grappling with deeply rooted challenges of state tribalism and political centralization that threaten to derail its growth trajectory. A closer examination reveals systemic issues that undermine the nation’s potential for progress. The Ministry of Higher Education has become a focal point of these concerns. Fame Ndongo, who has held the ministerial … Read more
The Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub and a leading medical center in the region, was recently targeted in a brazen act of sabotage. on the night of December 3rd to 4th, 2024, unidentified individuals deliberately severed oxygen lines supplying critical units like the Adult Emergency and Intensive Care, jeopardizing the lives of patients … Read more
In a heartwarming display of compassion, Cameroon’s minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachie, took a remarkable step on December 4, 2024. During a visit to the Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital in Yaounde, he personally intervened to release approximately twenty pregnant and lactating women who were facing financial hardship and unable to leave the facility. “This humanitarian intervention … Read more