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4 dead after torrential rainfall hits Cameroon
Xinhua News Agency
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YAOUNDE, July 5 (Xinhua) -- At least four people have died following torrential rains in Cameroon's mountainous region of Adamawa, an official said Saturday. Several days of torrential downpours in the region's chief town of Ngaoundere triggered a...
Semi-Finals day: USA-Germany Final confirmed, an assist-king and Cameroon made history
FIBA Basketball
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LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - United States and Germany will battle it out for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 trophy after both teams won their Semi-Finals showdowns on a day which also saw China point guard Yi Yang and Cameroon make history....
Saved by the Bel: Cameroon make history with first-ever win
FIBA Basketball
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LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - Cameroon made their fans back home proud by defeating Dominican Republic in FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 classification action for their first win in the history of the competition. Hermann Bel scored only one-field...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president faces defections as key allies join race to end four-decade rule
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
YAOUNDÉ (Cameroon), July 4 — At 92, the world’s oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power. Biya, who has led...
Cameroon’s Banana Exports Dip 2% in May as CDC, CDBM Cushion Fall
Business in Cameroon
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July 4, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s banana exports fell 2% year-on-year in May 2025, dropping by 321 tonnes. The Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam) reported that shipments totaled 15,222 tonnes, compared with 15,543 tonnes in May 2024. Strong...
Cameroon Renews Exclusive Contract with SGS for Import Certification
Business in Cameroon
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July 4, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - SGS, the self-proclaimed global leader in inspection and certification, announced on July 3 the renewal of its Pre-Shipment Conformity Assessment Program (PECAE) contract with the Republic of Cameroon. This decision allows...
Cameroon Plans CFA418.2 Billion Budget Hike for 2025
Business in Cameroon
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July 4, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s government plans to raise the 2025 budget by CFA418.2 billion, a 5.7% increase over the initial figure, just six months after the finance law took effect. Officials revealed the proposal in the Medium-Term...
Cameroon's 92-year-old president faces emerging rivals
Modern Ghana
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At 92, the world's oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power. Biya, who has led Cameroon with an iron fist...
Cameroon’s Public Investment Drops 40.7% as Loan Disbursements Stall
Business in Cameroon
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July 4, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon's investment spending totaled 118.8 billion CFA francs in the first quarter of 2025, according to the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document, which will serve as the basis for the...
Cameroon's Hidden Green Treasures Unveiled In A Book
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a powerful moment for conservation, the book “Important Plant Areas of Cameroon” was officially launched on 18 June during UK - Cameroon Climate Week. This groundbreaking publication reveals a stunning yet sobering reality:...
Cameroon Inflation Seen Easing Below 3% by 2027 But Staying Above Regional Target in Near Term
Business in Cameroon
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July 3, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Inflation projected at 4% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026, still above Cemac’s 3% threshold. Government expects gradual slowdown assuming stable global prices and domestic measures. Cameroon accounts for over half of Cemac’s...
Cameroon: Kribi to Host $24 Mln Tourism Complex with Hotel, Golf Course
Business in Cameroon
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July 3, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - 15 bln CFA franc project led by senator Grégoire Mba Mba now under construction. Development to include hotel, golf course, sports facilities and children’s attractions. Funding combines personal investment, municipal...
Cameroon’s president, the world’s oldest, likely faces election challenge from close allies
Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s longtime President Paul Biya is gearing up for a likely election challenge from two of his closest allies after they both resigned from his government and announced their candidacy in the October election. Bello...
Cameroon Imposes New Tax on Used Vehicle Imports
Cameroon Online
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July 3, 2025
Business in Cameroon | Cameroon’s tax authorities have imposed a new tax on all used vehicles entering the country, effective July 1, 2025. The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) introduced this measure, which adds VAT on inspection and control...
Cameroon Plans $1.16 Bln International Loan in 2026 Despite Credit Downgrade
Business in Cameroon
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July 3, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon plans to secure a "major external loan" of 650 billion CFA francs, approximately $1.16 billion, in 2026, according to an official document. The specifics of the transaction, which requires approval through the...
Cameroon’s SCDP Profit Drops 33% in 2024 Despite Higher Revenue
Business in Cameroon
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July 3, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - The Cameroon Oil Depots Company (SCDP) reported a sharp decline in profit for 2024, despite moderate growth in revenue. According to financial data released on June 30, 2025, the company recorded a net profit of CFA2.1...
Cameroon Misses Q1 2025 Budget Revenue Target by CFAF326 Bln
Business in Cameroon
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July 3, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - By the end of March 2025, Cameroon had mobilized only 1,507 billion CFA francs in budget revenues, significantly below the projected 1,834 billion CFA francs. This 326 billion CFA franc shortfall is detailed in the...
Cameroon: Hydrocarbons Fund Posts 158% Profit Surge in 2024 as Gas Subsidies Rise
Business in Cameroon
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July 2, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - CSPH net profit soared to 12.9 bln CFA francs in 2024, up from 5 bln a year earlier. Domestic gas consumption climbed 12%, triggering a 23.7% increase in subsidies. Fourth-quarter spending accounted for nearly half of the...
World News | Cameroon's President, World's Oldest, Likely Faces Election Challenge from Close Allies
Latestly
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July 3, 2025
Yaounde, Jul 3 (AP) Cameroon's longtime President Paul Biya is gearing up for a likely election challenge from two of his closest allies after they both resigned from his government and announced their candidacy in the October election. Bello...
Cameroon's Bakary launches challenge to Biya in political shake-up
Times LIVE
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It would also mark a major political realignment in the northern regions — Tchiroma's home base — which has traditionally delivered strong support for Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM). Tchiroma is the leader of the Cameroon...