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Fuel Tanker Blast Claims Eight Lives in Cameroon
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion claimed eight lives and left multiple victims wounded in Cameroon's Southwest Region during the early hours of Friday, according to official reports.
Cameroon Declares November 30 Date for Regional Elections
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Cameroon’s President Paul Biya signed a presidential decree on Monday setting November 30 as the date for the election of regional councillors across the country.
Cameroon plans to do population census next year
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Cameroon will carry out a population census next year, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
ODeX Goes Live with PIL in Cameroon to Enhance Digital Shipping Documentation
EIN Presswire
ODeX goes live with PIL in Cameroon, bringing digital invoicing, payments, and eDOs to simplify shipping workflows and boost efficiency.
After MC14: Realistic WTO reform essential for institutional renewal
World Trade Organization
by Robert Staiger When I took up the position of WTO Chief Economist in January 2026, I knew that the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference, known as MC14, would be important for the future of the organization.
Clashes Rock Cameroon Ahead of Election Results
MENAFN
(MENAFN) At least four people have died in Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub, as opposition supporters clashed with security forces before the official announcement of the presidential election outcome, the city’s regional governor confirmed.
Four people get murdered in Cameroon amid clashes with security forces
MENAFN
(MENAFN) At least four people were killed in Douala, Cameroon, as opposition supporters clashed with security forces ahead of the official announcement of the presidential election results, according to regional authorities.
Paul Biya Assumes Cameroon’s Presidency
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Paul Biya has secured re-election as president of Cameroon for an eighth term, capturing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday.
Demonstrations in Cameroon result in four deaths
MENAFN
(MENAFN) At least four people have died in protests across Cameroon’s economic hub, Douala, as the country awaits official results from a hotly contested presidential vote.
Finding His Alternative Path to a Humanitarian Career: Masato Yakabe, Global Human Resource Development Program 2025
UN International Training and Research Center
The Program for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development was set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to strengthen the capacity of individuals working for peacebuilding and development professionals, with the...
Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Cameroon’s Presidential Race
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent opposition leader in Cameroon, has proclaimed himself the winner of the country’s presidential election held on October 12. He called on the long-standing incumbent, Paul Biya, to acknowledge his loss....
ODeX Partners with Hapag-Lloyd to Digitize Ocean Shipping in Cameroon and Congo
EIN Presswire
ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd launch digital shipping in Cameroon & Congo, streamlining invoices, payments, and receipts to boost trade efficiency in Central Africa.
At Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch helps drive global push for ocean transparency
EIN Presswire
From vessel tracking to better fisheries management, new partnerships and policy commitments signal growing momentum toward accountability at sea MOMBASA, KENYA, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Fishing Watch, the leading international...
Members discuss preparations to bring E-Commerce Agreement into force by mid-2027
World Trade Organization
At the group's first plenary meeting since MC14 was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon on 26-30 March, the co-convenors - Ambassador James Victor Baxter of Australia, Ambassador Nagai Katsuro of Japan and Ambassador Tan Hung Seng of Singapore - updated...
France takes responsibility for “repressive violence” of Cameroon’s independence struggle
MENAFN
(MENAFN) President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognized France’s involvement in “repressive violence” that occurred during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, addressing his remarks in an official letter to Cameroonian President Paul...
France Admits Violent Role in Cameroon
MENAFN
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted France's involvement in "repressive violence" during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, in an official letter to his Cameroonian counterpart, President Paul Biya. However, the letter...
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Cameroon
EIN Presswire
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- London, 14th August 2025: The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in...
LINGYIN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Expands Supply Chain Infrastructure for African Construction Sector
EIN Presswire
From System Windows to Custom Cabinetry – 30,000㎡ Intelligent Base, 80% Export to Africa, Integrated Logistics via GETSINO, 10-Year Warranty Since 1990 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LINGYIN CONSTRUCTION...
Over 80 Candidates File Applications for Cameroon’s Presidency
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Cameroon’s electoral commission, Elections Cameroon (Elecam), announced on Tuesday that more than 80 individuals have officially submitted their applications to compete in the upcoming presidential election.
Societe Generale signs an agreement with the State of Cameroon to sell its subsidiary Société Générale Cameroun
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SOCIETE GENERALE SIGNS AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CAMEROON TO SELL ITS SUBSIDIARY SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE CAMEROUN Press release Paris, 15 July 2025 Societe Generale has signed an agreement with the State of Cameroon which provides for the total sale...
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