Cameroon has announced that Russia confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian soldiers who died in Ukraine.

President Paul Biya of Cameroon has appointed his son to the position of Vice President.

The Cameroonian parliament has adopted a pivotal bill to modify the 2012 Electoral Code, specifically targeting Article 170 regarding municipal mandates, in an effort to align with recent constitutional reforms.

Swedish authorities have released a tanker previously suspected of causing an oil spill after their investigation found no evidence of an offense. The coast guard confirmed that Cameroon had verified the vessel's registration.

Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, is slated to have a vice-president for the first time in his 43-year rule, following controversial constitutional amendments approved by parliament.

Reports are questioning whether the United States has suspended $30 million in aid to Cameroon. The potential suspension is linked to ongoing migration pressures.

Cameroon has introduced a new 33.3% customs duty on mobile phones and tablets, effective April 1, utilizing a digital mechanism to boost tax compliance and enhance national security.

UNICEF Cameroon and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalize child rights within higher education in Central Africa.

The United States prevented a global agreement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cameroon, leading European and Asian countries to pursue plurilateral agreements to counter protectionism.

The 'Connected Cameroon' project has officially launched in Bamenda, aiming to foster a safer digital and physical environment in the region, spearheaded by Civic Watch Cameroon and Youth Actions for Development.

In Cameroon, a man reportedly attacked his wife's grave after a DNA test revealed he was not the biological father of their six children.

Douala is hosting the inaugural International Congress of the Cameroonian Society of Oncology (CISCON I), bringing together over 200 multidisciplinary specialists to discuss challenges in cancer management.

Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, is leading discussions at the Yaounde Congress Centre for the High-Level Conference on the Cotton Partnership (PPC), a major international event.

A secret deal by the Trump administration to deport migrants to Cameroon has been revealed, highlighting how the U.S. pressured the African nation into accepting covertly deported individuals.

Cameroon joined the international community to celebrate the 66th edition of World Meteorological Day on March 23, 2026, with a high-level roundtable discussion focused on strengthening action for a secure climatic future under the theme "Observe today, protect tomorrow."

CAMWATER joined the global community to commemorate the 34th edition of World Water Day on March 22, 2026, with future professionals visiting the Yato Treatment Plant to mark the occasion.

For the former Cameroonian international, the damage to African football was done on the pitch, long before the final verdict, which anti-Morocco voices are protesting. The post Joseph-Antoine Bell…

Cameroon's National Assembly has seen a change in leadership, with a new Speaker appointed to replace the individual who held the position for 34 years.

Cameroon: The Speaker of the National Assembly replaced after 34 years  Seneweb

Yango Group has ended its consulting engagement with Awana Ateba Michel in Cameroon in 2024, with Elodie Filopon now leading public policy for the company in the country.

© Minsante Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health, Dr. Manaouda Malachie on March 13, 2026 presided over the first ordinary session of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Inter-Agency…

A four-part plan could enable both countries to deal with the artisanal gold mining economy that is fuelling border crime. The post ANALYSIS: Cameroon-CAR strategy could disrupt illicit gold networks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Canyon Resources has commenced the mobilization of a surface miner at its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon. This move signals progress in the development and operational readiness of the mining site.

© AN The 2026 Legislative Year in Cameroon officially commenced on March 10 at the Paul Biya Glass House in a somber yet historic atmosphere. Presiding over the opening of the March session, which is the first Ordinary Session, the newly designated Eldest Member of Parliament, Honourable Marlse Toute Soppo, began the proceedings by leading a moment of silence for her predecessor, the late Honourable Laurentine Koa Mfegue Mbede. Against this backdrop of loss, the session marks a pivotal moment...

Women from Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) participated in the 41st International Women’s Day celebration, showcasing discipline and digital ambition.

Cameroon's Ministry of Decentralization and Local Development (MINDDEVEL) organized a high-level roundtable conference to discuss strategies for elevating women's participation in local governance.

The United Kingdom has announced a ban on student visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, and Cameroon, following similar entry restrictions previously imposed by the United States on some of these nations.

The Nigeria Customs Service plans to auction 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) seized from smugglers attempting to transport it to Cameroon.

A new ban on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Cameroon is set to come into force, with campaigners warning it could lead more people to use illegal routes to enter the UK.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

The UK announced it will stop issuing study visas for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, amidst growing political debate on migration.

The British government has announced it will stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Belgian authorities have detained three individuals suspected of being Cameroon separatists, who are reportedly raising money for armed struggle, as part of a war crimes investigation.

Police in Akwa Ibom arrest a 36-year-old Cameroonian fisherman for the alleged sexual abuse of a four-year-old girl in Mbo Local Government Area. Read More:…

Musical duo Okali – Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin – released their debut EP this month, the result of years of experimentation in blending the…

Standard Chartered has recorded a $10 million loss from the sale of its banking operations in Cameroon and the Gambia, as detailed in its 2025 financial report.

The Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (GHID-KCCR) at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) has hosted researchers from Cameroon, Guinea, and Uganda for intensive training in Filovirus surveillance.

A 21-year-old lesbian woman, Farah, who fled Morocco where homosexuality is illegal, was deported to Cameroon by the Trump administration despite having a protection order from a US immigration judge.

Churches in Germany have begun their Lenten campaigns, a period of reflection and abstinence before Easter. The Catholic aid organization Misereor is collecting donations for young people in Cameroon, while the Protestant church encourages greater empathy in daily life.

Three Cameroonian soldiers have received rare prison sentences for their involvement in the killing of 21 civilians in the country's troubled Anglophone region.

A reporter was detained in Cameroon while investigating the Trump administration's deportation flights to the country, which have brought the total number of deportees to 17.

Nigerian police have arrested four individuals in connection with the kidnapping and murder of three Cameroonian women. The victims were abducted during a business trip to Onitsha in early November, and their decomposing bodies were later recovered.

Cameroon's Ministry of Water and Energy, supported by UNICEF, convened a 'Media Café' to unite media and stakeholders under a National Water Compact aimed at tackling public health challenges and hitting 2030 targets.

The Cameroonian Parliament, at the behest of President Paul Biya, convened in a joint session to reintroduce the post of Vice-President.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has named his son as Vice President and assigned him a key role in the country's defense, a move that comes amid ongoing debates about succession.

Cameroon's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president. Supporters say it prevents a power vacuum, while critics view it as a move by 93-year-old President Biya to consolidate power.

CAMWATER and Centre Pasteur have renewed their strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone for public health in Cameroon. The agreement was signed by Dr. Blaise Moussa, Director General of CAMWATER, and Dr. Mirdad Kazanji, Director General of Centre Pasteur.

Reports are circulating that the United States may have suspended $30 million in aid to Cameroon, potentially due to increasing migration pressures.

A Nigerian court has ordered the police to pay N1 million in damages following the unlawful arrest of a Cameroonian senator.

Cameroon's Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has presented a bill to the National Assembly aimed at amending Article 170 of the 2012 Electoral Code to extend municipal mandates.

The US trade chief believes the World Trade Organization (WTO) will have only a limited role after a meeting in Cameroon failed to renew the e-commerce moratorium. This follows the announcement that the first phase of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) teaching hospital in Ghana is expected to be ready this year.

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US trade representative Jamieson Greer held discussions on a trade deal at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where reform talks are reportedly facing a 'U.S.-India wall'.

In Cameroon, a man reportedly attacked his late wife's grave after a DNA test revealed he was not the biological father of their six children.

China's commerce minister meets with US trade representative, stresses mutually beneficial cooperation and avoiding vicious competition  Global Times

Cameroon's Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family (MINPROFF), Marie Thérèse Abena Ondoa, met with a delegation from German company GIZ to strategize on the future of local governance, planning a successor to the PADGOF program.

Maroš Šefčovič, the EU trade commissioner, has warned that the World Trade Organization risks becoming irrelevant and urged changes to its consensus-based decision-making at crucial talks in Cameroon.

Under the leadership of the Regional Delegate of Public Health, Dr. Ambe Lionel, Cameroon's North West region successfully marked the 33rd edition of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2026, focusing on the global theme 'Yes! we can end TB'.

China's Foreign Minister has addressed Taiwan's claim that it was absent from a WTO meeting in Cameroon due to being labeled as a "province of China."

Taiwan withdrew from a World Trade Organization meeting after Cameroon referred to it as a 'province of China,' a move consistent with Beijing's efforts to isolate the democratic island internationally.

After nine years of development, the Therapeutic Action Initiative Association (TAIA), founded by Tegwi Solange, was officially inaugurated on March 21, 2026, in Yaounde, Cameroon.

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Honorable Datouo Théodore has been elected as the new Speaker of the National Assembly in Cameroon on March 17, 2026, marking a historic day for the country's lawmaking institution.

MTN Cameroon has advanced its 'Ambition 2025' strategy by hosting the MTN Skills Academy at the University of Dschang, providing digital skills training to 1,792 students and graduates.

The United States has rejected a World Trade Organization (WTO) reform proposal ahead of a scheduled meeting in Cameroon, indicating potential disagreements on international trade policy.

The British High Commission in Yaoundé has announced a temporary 18-month suspension of student visa issuances for Cameroonian nationals.

© Journal l'action The National Communication Council - NCC - of Cameroon held its 49th ordinary session on March 5, 2026, under the leadership of its President, Joseph Chebonkeng Kalabubse. Operating under the regulatory framework of Decree No. 2012/038, the Council convened to deliberate on twelve critical cases involving allegations of misinformation, defamation, and professional malpractice within the media landscape. The session resulted in a wave of disciplinary actions, ranging from fo...

AXA has launched a new regional entity, AXA Afrique Atlantique, based in Casablanca, Morocco. This new structure will oversee five markets: Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Gabon, aiming to consolidate operations in the region.

UNHCR reports on Nigerian refugees’ return from Cameroon, Niger, and Chad. While thousands are repatriated, over 400,000 remain displaced by insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/1705-nigerian-refugees-returned-in-2026-report/

© MINAT MINAT Combines Tradition and Administration to Empower Women and Girls As part of activities marking the 41st edition of International Women’s Day in Cameroon, the Ministry of Territorial…

© MINSANTE Cameroon has officially launched its National Digital Health Strategic Plan (PSNSN) 2026-2030, marking a pivotal shift toward the structural transformation of the country’s healthcare…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and auctioned 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Calabar, Cross River, which was intended for smuggling into Cameroon.

© RR An Exhibition fair under the appellation COJIF 2026 has been officially opened as part of activities for the celebration of the 41st edition of International Women’s Day in Cameroon. The…

The government has announced it will cease issuing study visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing concerns over alleged abuse of the system.

The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.

The UK government announced it will stop issuing study visas to students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing concerns over abuse of the visa system.

Belgian authorities have detained three individuals following four arrests in an investigation targeting a Cameroonian secessionist group over possible war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon have signed and formalized a Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SAR) Agreement to enhance cross-border air rescue operations between the two nations.

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a new aviation safety agreement to establish a framework for coordinated search and rescue operations across their shared airspace.

Police in Adamawa, Nigeria, have arrested a Cameroonian national and a Nigerian accomplice on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing 197 sachets of tramadol intended for Cameroon.

After closing out 2025 with the acclaimed release of his See Us Rise And Win deluxe EP, which was championed by EARMILK, Rolling Stone Africa, tmrw Magazine, GRM Daily and Notion Magazine, French-Cameroonian artist, producer and creative polymath JAMES BKS steps into 2026 with the powerful new visual for the project’s focus track, ‘Milli Vanity.’

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country's troubled Anglophone region.

The old Moselle car ferry 'Sankta Maria,' which operated between Wasserbillig and Oberbillig and was shipped to Cameroon in 2021, is reportedly still awaiting completion of its project there.

In a rare legal development, three Cameroonian soldiers received prison sentences for the killing of 21 civilians in the country's Anglophone region.

An Associated Press reporter and three other journalists were reportedly beaten and detained in Cameroon while covering secretive U.S. deportations of migrants.

Articles detail the personal struggles of a Venezuelan deportee seeking return to the US, a new father deported to Bhutan, and the secret deportation of nine migrants to Cameroon, raising concerns about legal protections and the human impact of ICE actions.

Cameroon's Minister of External Relations chaired a high-level preparatory meeting in Yaoundé to coordinate the upcoming Apostolic Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

Russia has confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonian nationals who were fighting in the Ukraine war, according to Yaounde.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has named his son as Vice President and assigned him a crucial role in the country's defense sector, as reported by the-star.co.ke.

Cameroon has reintroduced the position of vice president after more than 40 years, a move that would ensure a successor if anything were to happen to the current president before a new election.

Lawmakers in Cameroon have revived the position of vice president, a move that grants the aging president sweeping control over the newly re-established post.

Cameroon's parliament has approved the creation of a vice president role, a position expected to serve under the 93-year-old President Paul Biya.

Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon (EELC) health network in the North region have met to finalize 2026 performance contracts, focusing on a shift towards the 'humanization of care'.

A global prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired after World Trade Organization members concluded their annual meeting without an agreement, leading the United States to announce it will seek alternatives following the failure to renew the e-commerce moratorium.

Cameroon's Ministry of Social Affairs has strongly condemned a recent increase in infanticide and extreme violence against minors, prompted by the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Yaounde.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has suffered a fresh blow after its efforts to push for trade reform hit a wall in Cameroon.

In Cameroon, a man reportedly attacked his deceased wife's grave after a DNA test revealed he was not the biological father of their six children.

Cameroon has formed a strategic partnership with South Korea to implement a high-tech emergency medical system aimed at significantly reducing mortality rates.

The World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is taking place amidst turbulent global times, signaling the emergence of a 'world minus one' order.

Taiwan announced it will not attend the WTO summit after discovering numerous errors in the visas issued by Cameroon for its delegation.

Trade ministers are convening in Cameroon for a high-stakes World Trade Organization meeting, where the WTO chief has warned that the global trading system is experiencing the 'worst disruptions in the past 80 years' amid divisions over reform and global trade tensions.

The head of the World Trade Chamber has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East could trigger the worst industrial crisis in history. This warning comes ahead of the World Trade Organization's Ministerial Conference in Cameroon.

Yango Cameroon celebrated International Driver's Day on March 22, 2026, in Douala, honoring professional partners for their dedication.

The Mezam II Section of Cameroon’s People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) held a joint section conference in Santa on March 21, 2026, focusing on unity and strategic renewal in preparation for upcoming elections.

Plan International is providing a humanitarian response to communities in Nwa, Cameroon, which are grappling with the devastating aftermath of recent displacements.

Trade ministers convene for WTO's MC14 in Cameroon, facing deep divisions on key issues like e-commerce, agriculture, and fisheries subsidies.

The Mfoundi High Court in Yaounde, Cameroon, has sentenced Dagobert Nwafo to death by firing squad on March 18, 2026, concluding a prominent criminal case.

Cameroon's legislative bodies, the Senate and the National Assembly, underwent a historic reshuffle on March 17, 2026, with both houses electing new leadership.

Cameroon is intensifying preparations for the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Yaoundé, effectively dismissing recent social media rumors about a potential relocation of the host city.

The Supreme Court in Cyprus has ordered the release of a Cameroonian asylum seeker who had been held in custody for six months, citing authorities' failure to undertake due diligence for his deportation.

UNICEF Cameroon, in collaboration with TİKA and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, has established the first U-Report community in South West Cameroon, aiming for youth empowerment.

Dr. Kilo Vivian Asheri, Secretary of State to the Minister of Basic Education, encouraged winners of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope 2026 to serve as Ambassadors of Peace during an official audience.

© Ledrapeau237 ​In a profound gesture of international fraternity, the Turkish Ambassador to Cameroon conducted a high-profile solidarity visit to the Turkey-Cameroon Fraternity Orphanage in the 8th district of Yaounde II municipality. Marking the holy month of Ramadan, the diplomat engaged directly with the children to assess their living conditions and share a moment of fellowship. This visit underscores the core values of the month—sharing, mutual aid, and compassion—strengthening the cult...

© Minsante The meeting between Cameroon's Minister of Public Health, Dr. MANAOUDA Malachie, and a delegation of American mental health experts marks a significant step toward modernizing the national…

© Plan Cameroon In a world where many professional sectors remain male-dominated, the rise of women determined to succeed in roles traditionally reserved for men is nothing short of impressive.

UNICEF has provided the community of Limbe, Cameroon, with a solar-powered Digital Learning E-Container facility, offering access to quality education for over 600 children.

The British government announced an 'emergency brake' on its immigration system, blocking study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a surge in visa abuse, as confirmed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

The UK government is set to cease issuing study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, as reported by the Jordan Times.

The British government has implemented an 'emergency brake' on study visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing a surge in asylum requests from individuals arriving on student visas.

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to auction 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) that was seized from smugglers attempting to transport it to Cameroon in Cross River State.

The government plans to stop issuing study visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to alleged abuse. Additionally, adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will now only receive temporary refugee status for 30 months.

Several arrests have been made in Belgium as part of an international investigation into suspected crimes against humanity, targeting the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF) fighting for secession in Cameroon.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon have signed and formalized a Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SAR) Agreement to enhance cross-border air rescue operations.

The justice system had protected them from being expelled, but two of them were sent back to their country of origin, and the rest remain detained in a foreign country, in appalling conditions

Adamawa Police arrested two suspects in a transnational drug bust, recovering 197 sachets of Tramadol intended for smuggling into Cameroon. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-recover-197-tramadol-sachets-in-adamawa/

Police will file criminal charges against a 29-year-old Cameroonian national suspected of defrauding a company and its owner in the Osijek-Baranja County for over 3500 euros.

A lesbian woman from Morocco, who fled her family and sought asylum in the US, was deported to Cameroon and then back to Morocco, despite a court order protecting her from extradition.

The United States has deported a gay asylum seeker to Cameroon, a country where same-sex relationships are illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison.

Four journalists, including AP freelancers, were detained in Cameroon while investigating reports that the Trump administration is deporting migrants to the country who originated elsewhere.

Lawyers have informed the Associated Press that the United States has deported an increased number of third-country nationals to Cameroon.

The United States secretly deported nine individuals to Cameroon, many of whom had US court protections against such actions, raising concerns about due process.