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Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Cameroon’s Presidential Race

(MENAFN) Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent opposition leader in Cameroon, has proclaimed himself the winner of the country’s presidential election held on October 12. He called on the long-standing incumbent, Paul Biya, to acknowledge his loss....

Cameroon opposition nominee alleges his win in presidential voting

(MENAFN) Cameroon’s opposition presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary declared on Tuesday that he had won the country’s presidential election, held on Sunday. In a televised address to his supporters, Tchiroma described the outcome as an...

Cameroonians Head to Polls as Presidential Vote Kicks Off

(MENAFN) Cameroonians headed to the polls early Sunday as voting began nationwide in a high-stakes presidential election, with tensions running high in the country’s conflict-hit Anglophone regions. Polling stations opened at 8 a.m. local time...

Cameroon’s election could extend President decades-long hold on power

(MENAFN) Cameroonians are preparing to vote Sunday in a presidential election that could extend President Paul Biya’s decades-long hold on power. The 92-year-old leader, one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving heads of state, is seeking an...

Cameroon, Chad Seal Military Cooperation Agreement

(MENAFN) Cameroon and Chad have formalized a new military cooperation agreement designed to reinforce security measures along their shared border, according to an announcement by Cameroon's Ministry of Defense on Wednesday. The accord was signed...

Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress for MC14

Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations to survey their positions and that there was a strong sense of realism and pragmatism among delegations, but that there was also scepticism that divergences could be overcome in time for...

Cameroon Declares November 30 Date for Regional Elections

(MENAFN) Cameroon’s President Paul Biya signed a presidential decree on Monday setting November 30 as the date for the election of regional councillors across the country. These elections will be held in divisional headquarters throughout the...

UXLINK CEO Rolland Saf Announces Candidacy for 2032 Cameroonian Presidential Election

TOKYO, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On his 35th birthday, Rolland Saf, fintech entrepreneur and CEO of UXLINK, officially declared his candidacy for the next Cameroonian presidential election. This announcement marks the start of a six-year...

ODeX Partners with Hapag-Lloyd to Digitize Ocean Shipping in Cameroon and Congo

ODeX and Hapag-Lloyd launch digital shipping in Cameroon & Congo, streamlining invoices, payments, and receipts to boost trade efficiency in Central Africa. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ODeX, a leading...

Cameroon plans to do population census next year

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Cameroon will carry out a population census next year, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The census is set to be conducted alongside a general survey of agriculture and livestock. Earlier...

France takes responsibility for “repressive violence” of Cameroon’s independence struggle

(MENAFN) President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognized France’s involvement in “repressive violence” that occurred during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, addressing his remarks in an official letter to Cameroonian President Paul...

Construction of IRF and Upgrade of Ore Haulage Access Road Underway

Highlights Groundbreaking ceremony kicks of the construction of the Inland Rail Facility (IRF) and upgrade of the ore haulage access road The IRF and road are critical infrastructure projects for the transfer bauxite from the Minim Martap Mine to...

France Admits Violent Role in Cameroon

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted France's involvement in "repressive violence" during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, in an official letter to his Cameroonian counterpart, President Paul Biya. However, the letter...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Cameroon

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London, 14th August 2025: The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Côte d’Ivoire

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Côte d’Ivoire. The Africa Prize...

Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...

Minister Parks Tau: Trade, Industry and Competition Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP

House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Select Committee, Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi, Honourable Members, and Ladies and Gentlemen: Introduction As the 7th administration of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), rest...

Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems

The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...

Neutron Engineering Expands Operations to West Africa Following Strategic Delegation to Côte d'Ivoire

Company Joins U.S.-Africa Business Center's May 2025 Delegation, Announces Key Investments in West African Market COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neutron Engineering, a leading provider of innovative IT services...

Over 80 Candidates File Applications for Cameroon’s Presidency

(MENAFN) Cameroon’s electoral commission, Elections Cameroon (Elecam), announced on Tuesday that more than 80 individuals have officially submitted their applications to compete in the upcoming presidential election. Among the candidates listed by...