FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 11 - The Untold Story

In Cameroon’s civil war, spoken-word poets speak the unspeakable

Spoken-word poets in Cameroon are using their art form to help communities cope with traumas left by the ongoing civil war

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Francis Ngannou releases statement on motorcycle crash which killed 17-year-old girl

The fatal accident occurred in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde

The Independent UK · May 3, 2025

Malaria fight under threat as US funding cuts raise fears in Africa

In 25 years, investment in the fight against malaria has prevented two billion infections and 13 million deaths, most of them in Africa, which carries nearly all of the burden of the disease. But as cases rise for a fifth year in a row and US funding is cut, experts…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2025

Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources

Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP. Cameroonian troops are commonly stationed across the border in Nigeria as part of anti-jihadist operations around Wulgo, which is…

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025

Road to 2026: Africa’s World Cup dreams return to the pitch

The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup return this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for several top teams. With six rounds left in the 10-match group stage, the upcoming two fixtures will be crucial in shaping the destiny of many nations.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 19, 2025

Cameroon’s Baka people say they are part of the forest: that’s why they look after it

The Congo Basin’s hunter-gatherer people have the secret to living well with the forest.

The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025

African book fair in Paris celebrates diversity of diaspora voices

The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2025

They crossed the world to reach the US. Now deported under Trump, they're stuck in Panama

Over the past week, Panama's government has released dozens of migrants from around the world who were deported from the U.S. The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Cameroon, China, Pakistan and Iran

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Trailblazing Olympic refugee boxer Cindy Ngamba set for a pro debut on all-female fight card

Cindy Ngamba makes her pro boxing debut Friday in London

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’

A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025