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Youth-led free medical campaign brings relief, hope to thousands in Foumban

Through the “Foumban 2026 Health Campaign ” initiative, Young Peuple (YP), a youth-focused non-profit, founded by Amatullah Ndam Njoya partnered with the University of Douala English-Speaking Medical Students Association (UDEMSA) to offer one week of free specialized healthcare and to inspire future medical professionals in the Noun Division. Over six intensive days, the initiative mobilized […]
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Emmanuel Nnorom takes over as UBA Group Chairman, reinforcing Pan-African growth and strategic leadership

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom as Group Chairman, ushering in a new chapter of strategic leadership for one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. The appointment brings to the helm a highly accomplished corporate leader whose distinguished career spans more than four decades across banking, finance, […]
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CPDM mobilises to reclaim Fako after Tchiroma’s 2025 win

Threatened with losing its historical strongholds in the forthcoming local elections, the leadership of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) in the Fako Division of the South West Region is reviewing strategies ahead of the 2027 municipal and legislative elections. The review comes after former Communication Minister turned opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary defeated […]
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Nkambe University Institute offers scholarships to top students

By Yembe Chrysanthus Traces of smiles were still visible on the faces of indigenes of the Nkambe Fondom following news of scholarship offers for their children wishing to pursue professional studies in the health sector. The scholarship announcement was made over the weekend to the sub-chiefs of the Nkambe Fondom during their routine traditional council […]
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WAFCON 2026: Another Prophecy for the Indomitable Lions?

What happens when the final whistle signals the beginning of another game—a game whose lineups are unknown to the teams? In 2017, President Paul Biya, speaking before millions of eyes and ears, made a statement that captured years of turbulence, despair and pain in Cameroonian football. The Indomitable Lions had just won the Africa Cup […]
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Cameroonian Dr. G.P.A. N.N. Richard Named IGPCM Liaison Officer for Central and East Africa

The Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management (IGPCM) has appointed Cameroonian-born Dr. G.P.A. N.N. Richard as its new Liaison Officer for Central and East Africa. The appointment, announced Thursday, is part of IGPCM’s broader strategy to expand its global peacebuilding mission. In a statement, IGPCM said the move reflects its commitment to “strengthening peacebuilding, […]
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Eleven African innovators shortlisted for FEC 2026 Innovation Challenge

Some 11 African innovators have been shortlisted as finalists for the Future of Energy Conference (FEC) 2026 Innovation Challenge, organised by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) in partnership with Africa Change Lab (ACL). The Innovation Challenge seeks to identify and support African-led solutions addressing the continent’s energy transition, sustainable industrialisation, climate resilience and […]
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Access Bank Cameroon launches Access Invest to boost CEMAC government securities market

Access Bank Cameroon has unveiled Access Invest, a fully digital investment platform that enables individuals, businesses, and institutional investors to buy and sell government securities across the six-member Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). The platform was officially launched at the bank’s head office in Douala on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, marking what […]
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