Stories from Cameroon

Georges Gilbert-Bahon-Lah, who claims to be the son of President Paul Biya, was summoned to appear before an examining magistrate on Tuesday. Authorities have now prohibited him from leaving the territory and issued a new summons.

The government has officially launched a national roadmap focused on circular economy principles.

The government of Cameroon has officially launched a roadmap for the circular economy.

The government of Cameroon has officially launched a new circular economy roadmap.

Cameroon has officially launched a new roadmap focused on the circular economy.

An NGO representative, Amadou Tinte of Conscience Africaine, stated that both government forces and armed groups in Cameroon's Anglophone regions frequently fail to distinguish between civilians and combatants during attacks.

Separatists attacked and set fire to a bar in the Southwest region of Cameroon. Reliable sources report that two civilians were burned alive inside the establishment.

Approximately 23% of Cameroonians live below the poverty threshold. The country faces climate crisis fluctuations including heavy rains and long periods of drought. Deficient infrastructure and expensive imports further aggravate the economic situation. Farmer Ramud has been using a specific application in his fields for two years to manage these challenges. International humanitarian organizations report that approximately 3 million people in Cameroon are affected by a food crisis. The report includes refugees, displaced persons, and local citizens. The scale of the crisis is being monitored by global aid agencies. Community leaders have expressed concerns that disarmament processes may be unequal and could result in the confiscation of civilian assets, specifically transport means. A spokesperson stated that peace is unattainable as long as weapons remain in civilian hands.

Prime Minister Lili Ebolejan recently declared that individuals receiving both a pension and a salary should renounce 85% of their pension if they wish to continue working. Approximately 20,000 pensioners are specifically targeted by these measures. The proposed changes are expected to be applied by the end of 2027. Alternatively, these individuals must resign from their state-sector positions. Implementation of these changes is expected by the end of 2027.

The government of Cameroon has officially launched a roadmap focused on the circular economy.