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Cameroonian Scientists Trained as Nation’s First Scientific Divers to Protect Marine Biodiversity
Photo: Newcasttle University June 30, 2025 Hour: 7:55 pm Following the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, three Cameroonian marine scientists have completed intensive training in scientific diving in Marseille, marking a milestone in the...
Debt’s climate link: Why sovereign debt is rising in developing world?
In 2023, a record 54 developing countries, equivalent to 38 per cent of the total, allocated 10 per cent more of government revenues to interest payment, with nearly half of them in Africa. Developing countries’ interest payments are not only...

Cameroonian marine conservationists trained as scientific divers
Following the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, three Cameroonian marine scientists extended their stay to train as scientific divers in the city of Marseille. They are committed to protecting the Manyangé na Elombo-Campo national park,...

Harnessing trade to unlock sustainable growth in Africa
In an ambitious bid to boost intra-Commonwealth trade to $2 trillion by 2030, trade ministers from across the Commonwealth convened in Windhoek, Namibia, marking a significant milestone by holding the meeting in Africa for the first time. The...

2025 presidentials: Cameroon needs more than cash from UN
The United Nations technical assistance will cover the electoral processes according to an agreement signed recently by the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Cameroon, Issa Sanogo, and the Acting Resident Representative of the...

Staple food prices soar as extreme weather devastates crops: 'Customers can't even afford a proper meal'
Farmers are seeking government intervention. by Michael MuirJune 29, 2025 A period of heavy rainfall following a dry spell is having a disastrous effect on Kenya's agricultural sector, and customers are paying the price. What's happening? Kenyan...

Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosy...
He made the appeal in Yaounde Wednesday during the official launch of the SAFE project. The event had in attendance the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands to Cameroon, Martin Abega; the Charge d'Affaires of the European Union, EU, Philippe...

Cameroon presidential ally quits and announces election bid
Yaoundé – A Cameroon minister who resigned this week on Thursday confirmed he will stand in this year’s presidential election, stating he wants to “put an end to the old system”. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, long an ally of veteran President Paul Biya,...

Yaounde: British High Commission welcomes home eight Chevening scholars
This was during an event organised at the British High Commissioner's residence in Yaounde on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The gathering aimed to celebrate the scholars and highlight the anticipated contributions these individuals will make to their...

To mark World Giraffe Day: African Wildlife Foundation recommits to prot...
As part of the Day to celebrate giraffe, AWF spotlighted the Kordofan giraffe, known as the Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum, species for its incredible beauty, intelligence, and uniqueness and the quiet resilience as the only giraffe subspecies...

FAO urges collective action for food security, climate and development challenges in Africa
Rome, Italy – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, QU Dongyu, today emphasized the urgent need for collaboration in addressing the interconnected and pressing challenges facing African nations, in...

Cameroon Showcases Wood Industry at 8th Wood and Furniture Fair
(Business in Cameroon) - The Yaoundé Conference Center is hosting the 8th Wood and Furniture Fair from June 24 to July 8, 2025, as Cameroon pushes to grow its local wood processing sector. The fair, held under the theme “Local Wood Processing:...

Rizhao Wanjia Shines At East China Fair With Global Partnerships
(MENAFN- GetNews) From March 1 to 4, Rizhao Wanjia Plastic Products Co., Ltd. from Shandong Province made a striking appearance at the 32nd East China Import and Export Fair (Shanghai) held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. The...

Tinubu deepens Nigeria-OECS ties with scholarships, visa waivers, cultural diplomacy in Saint Lucia
President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia has marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s relations with the Caribbean, as both regions rekindle centuries-old ancestral, cultural, and political bonds rooted in shared African...

Access Bank Cameroon Signs Landmark Dual Partnership with the United Councils and Cities of Cameroon and the UCCC Foundation
(ACCESS BANK) - Access Bank Cameroon has formalized a groundbreaking dual cooperation agreement with the United Councils and Cities of Cameroon (UCCC) and the UCCC Foundation, setting a new benchmark for public-private collaboration in local...

CEVA Logistics to Establish New Base in Port of Kribi, Cameroon
Recognizing the immense potential of shipping to and from the African continent, CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, in Cameroon. The 30,000 m2 logistics platform is expected to open between...
Mark Steyn, Cole Porter and Free Speech
I’m cruising down New England country lanes that criss-cross towns that look like Norman Rockwell theme parks—on my way to find Mark Steyn—but I’m not allowed to tell you exactly where I am. My destination is the equivalent of a military bunker—a...

Haitian-American Leaders Sound The Alarm On Dangers Ahead Of Deportation After DHS Ends Temporary Protection Status
North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estime-Irvin called out the hypocrisy in the move after the U.S State Department updated the travel advisory for Haiti to level 4. Haitian-American and advocacy leaders are highlighting the dangers that more than...

Programme for Sustainable Management...
This was during the launching of the sixth phase of the programme and the Steering Committee meeting of the PSMNR-SW in Buea. It took place on June 19, 2025. The Steering Committee meeting gave the project management team an opportunity to present...

Pan-Africanism must begin from home – Dr Ocran
By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, July 01, GNA – The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its maiden public lecture, urging Africans to prioritise internal unity as a foundation for advancing the...