Speculation over the wellbeing of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President, Paul Biya, has once again gripped Africa, fueled by his absence from several key diplomatic events. Biya, Africa’s oldest head of state and the world’s second-longest-serving president, remains a subject of intrigue, with rumors about his health dominating discussions in media and political circles. After attending the…
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Socialite in Cameroon arrested over sexual assaults, Herv’e Bopda
Cameroonian socialite Hervé Bopda has been arrested after abuse allegations against him prompted national outrage. Earlier this month, Mr Bopda and his acquaintances were accused by a journalist of committing a number of crimes against roughly 200 victims. Dozens of social media users have subsequently posted fresh allegations of sexual and physical abuse, many using…
Atleast Six people confirmed dead at a stampede in the African Cup of nations in Cameroon
By Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated at 0707 EAT on 25 January 2022. Six people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the Paul Biya stadium in a neighbourhood…
