Stories from Cameroon

The government of Cameroon officially launched a new roadmap dedicated to the development of a circular economy.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Thomas Nucono for one year. The suspension follows allegations that the former goalkeeper entered the field to perform rituals intended to benefit Cameroon. CAF has since determined that the presence of sorcerers and healers in stadiums is prohibited.

Cameroon has officially launched its Circular Economy Roadmap to address global economic fluctuations.

AS Nylon of Douala has filed a dispute with FIFA regarding a transfer fee involving player Christian Michel Coffané. Coffané moved from AS Nylon to Albas Ceté on a free transfer in 2024 with a 20 percent resale clause. After one season, Coffané transferred from Albas Ceté to Bayer Leverkusen without AS Nylon receiving the expected financial compensation. The case is currently before FIFA and could result in sanctions against Albas Ceté. S-Nillon claims it has not received any portion of the 20% resale clause negotiated during Christian Coffané's 2024 move to Albas Ceté. The dispute involves the club's claim that no funds have been transferred despite the existence of the clause. Potential sanctions include a one-to-two-year ban on signing players during FIFA transfer windows. The case is now before FIFA and could lead to a one-to-two-year transfer ban for the Spanish club.

Cameroonian club S-Nillon de Doi-la claims it has not received any funds from a transfer clause involving player Christian Coffané. Coffané moved to the Spanish second-division club Albas Ceté in 2024. The original agreement included a clause for S-Nillon to receive 20% of any future transfer fee. The club alleges that despite the agreement, they have not received any money.

Georges Gilbaia-Bahonla has claimed a right to be appointed to the recently instituted vice-presidency position in Cameroon. He made these claims on Infotv, a television station broadcasting from Yaoundé. Gilbaia-Bahonla also discussed the legitimacy of the President's children, stating the President has only three legitimate children: himself, Junior, and Brenda Billa. He further alleged that Franhaurez is an adopted child. The statements have prompted reactions within Cameroon. Georges Billa Billa, son of the Cameroonian President, claimed on Infotv in Yaoundé that he has a right to be appointed to the recently instituted vice presidency.

FIFA could impose sanctions on the Spanish club Albas, including a potential two-year ban on signing new players. The club may also face a fine exceeding 1 million euros owed to a Cameroonian club. Failure to pay could result in relegation to the third or fourth division, according to reports from Yaoundé. A final verdict from FIFA is still pending. The club may also be required to pay over one million euros to the Cameroonian club Cifada. FIFA is expected to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths while addressing opponents to prevent racism or insults. This follows recent incidents involving Real Madrid and Benfica. The rule aims to mitigate situations involving verbal abuse and racial slurs.

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

NGOs in Cameroon, grouped under Civil Action 237, are urging the government to initiate an inclusive and structured dialogue to resolve the ongoing Anglophone crisis.

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