Cameroon

Art

Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale

The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event.

03/12/2024

Health news

First malaria vaccination programme for children launched in Cameroon

In Africa, there are about 250 million cases of malaria each year, including 600,000 deaths, mostly in young children.

22/01/2024

Inspire Africa

The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children

"80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa

02/12/2023

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Watch: Killian Mbappe visits his father's native Cameroon

The Paris Saint-Germain player visited his father Wilfrid’s village, where he was welcomed by the village chief and participated in traditional ceremonies.

10/07/2023

Cameroon

Going back to his roots: Footballer Mbappé visits father's homeland

French football star Kylian Mbappé told reporters in Yaoundé he was "honoured" to visit his father's native Cameroon. The PSG striker is on a humanitarian visit to the country for his foundation.

08/07/2023

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Cameroon: At least 15 dead in landslide in capital Yaounde

Heavy rains have triggered several devastating floods throughout the country this year, weakening infrastructure and displacing thousands.

29/11/2022

Inspire Africa

The South African once afraid of water who became Africa's first female dredgemaster

".. Taking this career part, It was clear that at some stage in our relationship I would have to say goodbye. At some stage, being a daddy's girl, I would have to say goodbye at some stage being a cool kid amongst my friends, .... Yeah. Striving to stand out has always been my thing" Londy Ngcobo

26/10/2022

Cameroon

Macron heads to Cameroon for 3-nation Africa tour amid mixed reception

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his 3-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the need for Cameroon to increase its agricultural production and the country's upsurge in insecurity.

26/07/2022

Football Now

Can an African team win the World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

An African team has never made the last four of the World Cup but will things change in Qatar? A former World Cup winner tells us why it's possible.

07/07/2022

Sport

Samuel Eto’o given suspended prison sentence for tax fraud in Spain

Eto'o must repay nearly €4 million in taxes owed during his time with Barcelona.

21/06/2022

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Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar

Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against Egypt

07/02/2022

Cameroon

At least 8 reported dead in crush at African Cup football game

At least eight people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top football tournament in Cameroon on Monday.

25/01/2022

Nature

Why has a tree been named after Leonardo DiCaprio?

A ghost orchid, a toothy mushroom and a killer tobacco plant are also among the pantheon of recently named plants.

14/01/2022

Football Now

Is Mohamed Salah the greatest African player of all time?

In partnership with Media City

With the Africa Cup of Nations in full swing, we compare the Liverpool forward's numbers with some of the continent's greatest ever players.

13/01/2022

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Fans arrive at stadium for AFCON opener Cameroon-Burkina Faso

Fans arrive at the vast new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium in Yaounde for the Africa Cup of Nations opener between the hosts Cameroon and Burkina Faso.

09/01/2022

Inspire Africa

Girls' education, a powerful lever for development in the Sahel

Keeping girls in school, fighting against early marriage and pregnancy and enabling female leadership through the SWEDD project. #strongertogether2021, #SWEDD #Sahelwomen @2021Campagne

02/10/2021