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Cameroon's 92-year-old Paul Biya makes first campaign stop as he seeks eighth presidential term

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term. Addressing a crowd of supporters at a stadium in the Far North...

Cameroon president, 92, stages first appearance of election

Maroua – Cameroon’s President Paul Biya on Monday made his first major appearance of the election campaign in his run for an eighth straight term as the world’s oldest head of state. With five days to go before the vote, Biya – aged 92, and in...

As Cameroon election approaches, LGBTQ+ people face increasing violence

Violence against queer people has become acute in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, is seeking an eighth term in elections happening October 12. (Photo courtesy of BBC/Getty) By Jean Jacques Dissoke As Cameroon...

Cameroon president makes first campaign appearance for eighth term

MAROUA: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya made his first major appearance of the election campaign on Monday in his bid for an eighth consecutive term as the world’s oldest head of state. The 92-year-old leader addressed supporters at a stadium in...

World Cup permutations: What Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Egypt need to qualify for next summer showpiece

Algeria just need to beat Somalia, who have already been eliminated, to qualify for their fifth World Cup, thus completing an unprecedented treble for North African countries, with Morocco and Tunisia having already secured their places at the...

China overtakes France as Cameroon’s second-largest export market

Cameroon’s trade map is undergoing a historic transformation as China surpasses France to become the country’s second-largest export destination, reflecting a broader continental shift in Africa’s economic alignments. According to new data from...

October Presidential Election: Can a political miracle ever happen in Cameroon?

Presidential election campaigns are underway in Cameroon and from every indication the results of the elections are a foregone conclusion. Elections in Cameroon have never been free and fair and this year’s election will certainly not be an...

Organisations in Cameroon must prioritise preparedness ahead of the 2025 elections

As Cameroon heads towards its presidential elections on 12 October, organisations operating in the country need to prepare and anticipate any risk factors, given that past elections have been marked by unrest. The 2018 election saw a variety of...

Cameroon's 92-year-old president makes rare public appearance to campaign for reelection

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term. Addressing a crowd of supporters at a...

China Becomes Cameroon’s Second-Largest Export Market, Overtaking France

(Business in Cameroon) - China has overtaken France to become Cameroon’s second-largest export destination, marking a major shift in the country’s trade patterns. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) show that China imported 535.1...

Highlights and goals: Mauritius 0-2 Cameroon in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday nine of the African 2026 World Cup qualifiers between the Mauritius and Cameroon national teams. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a...

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

There was great surprise when Cameroon's electoral commission announced the 12 candidates for the October 12 presidential election. For the third time in Cameroon's political history, one of the contenders running for the highest office in the...

Cabral Libii vows to end 43 years of rule and build a ‘New Cameroon’ [Interview]

Africanews presents a series of interviews with candidates running in Cameroon’s presidential election. In this third interview, Cabral Libii, candidate of the Cameroonian Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN), shares his frustration with the...

Cameroon's Power Sector Undergoes Electric Revolution (2018-2025)

• (Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon's energy sector witnessed significant growth from 2018-2025, driven by major projects like the Nachtigal hydroelectric dam, which reached full capacity in March 2025. • The Nachtigal dam increased national...

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president makes rare public appearance to campaign for reelection

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya appeared Tuesday at his first campaign rally for the upcoming election in which the world’s oldest head of state is seeking his eighth term. Addressing a crowd of supporters at a...

Cameroon’s Predictable Election Will Produce Unpredictable Chaos

On Oct. 12, citizens of Cameroon, a Central African country with a population of 30 million, will vote in a presidential election. Irregularities have already marred the process, including the misuse of state resources and interference in...

Cameroon Breaks Ground on 580 Billion FCFA Pharmaceutical Plant, Targets Health Sovereignty

(Business in Cameroon) - Foundation stone for a 580 billion FCFA (approx. $930 million) pharmaceutical manufacturing complex has been laid in Meyo, Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon. The project, driven by the Chinese Yicheng Pharmaceutical...

Cameroon's Flower Industry Seeks Government Support as Kenyan Imports Surge

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon's florists and horticulturists are calling for significant government investment to cultivate the local flower industry, as the nation's growing demand is increasingly met by foreign suppliers. The need for...

Cameroon’s Fertilizer Imports Fall in 2024 as Push for Local Production Gains Ground

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s fertilizer import bill fell in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), as the government steps up efforts to boost local production and cut dependence on imports. The country imported...