Pope Leo XIV to Visit 4 African Nations in April

The Holy Father will undertake his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa as pontiff April 13–23, beginning with a stop in Algeria. The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first pastoral visit to Africa as pontiff April 13–23. In a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Holy See … Read more

Cameroon football suspends president Eto’o for alleged AFCON misbehaviour | Football News

Former international forward Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for his alleged behaviour during Cameroon’s AFCON exit. Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four games for alleged misbehaviour during his team’s loss to Morocco at the … Read more

Overcoming challenges and achieving high HPV vaccination uptake in Cameroon: lessons learned from a gender-neutral and single-dose program and community engagement | BMC Public Health

This study highlights the implementation process and major interventions used to improve coverage. Organization of HPV vaccine introduction HPV vaccination was introduced through routine immunization in 2020 in all vaccination health facilities and selected schools. The first phase involved a cascade training of health and communication stakeholders at all the health pyramid levels. This step … Read more

Age-specific relationship between HIV and TB treatment outcomes in the West Region of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study | BMC Infectious Diseases

Study setting We retrieved information from standard TB registers containing data from TB patients with known HIV status. These patients received treatment at five health facilities (both public and private) across three districts in the West region of Cameroon. The facilities included, Regional Hospital Bafoussam, District Hospital Foumban, District Hospital Dschang, Hôpital St. Vincent de … Read more

Economic Development: World Bank Calls for Higher Taxes, Reduced Ineffective Spending

certainly! Here is the content you requested: With Prompt Reforms, Cameroon Can Turn Wealth into a … – World Bank Group Cameroon could reduce its poverty rate‍ five-fold by 2050 from 15% to 3% if it undertakes robust reforms to induce climate-action investments, says the World Bank’s newly released Country Climate ⁣and Development Report (CCDR). … Read more

Government mitigation measures in Cameroon

The Ministry of Health in Cameroon has developed a set of mitigation measures to ensure continuity of HIV services to people living with HIV and vulnerable populations that could be impacted by the suspension of Unites States Government funding. The mitigation measures describe immediate, medium and long-term actions that also represent an accelerated move towards sustainability. The minister … Read more

Cameron’s New Chapter: Nono Ayina Ayina’s Inspiring Family Miracle

Enforced disappearances are a significant human rights concern in Cameroon, particularly in the North West ‍and South West regions. According to⁢ reports, ⁤while the⁢ number of complaints is low due to fear of reprisals, the actual number of enforced disappearances⁢ is believed to be much higher. The Cameroon Anglophone crisis has exacerbated this issue, with … Read more

First detection and molecular characterization of Jingmen tick virus with a high occurrence in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected from livestock in Cameroon (2024) | Parasites & Vectors

Here, we report for the first time the detection of JMTV mainly in R. (B.) microplus collected during the dry season from cattle and sheep in a forest–savannah transitional ecological zone of Akonolinga, in central Cameroon. R. (B.) microplus, primarily parasitizing cattle, is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Malaysia, China, Central and … Read more

Afriland First Bank Secures 37.5 Billion FCFA to Boost Local SME Financing

IFC⁤ and Afriland First⁢ Bank ‍Partner to Boost SME Financing in Cameroon, with a Focus on Women entrepreneurs In a landmark move to bolster economic⁢ growth in Cameroon, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has granted a 37.5 billion FCFA loan to Afriland First Bank. Announced⁢ on … Read more

Indonesia name Dutch legend Kluivert as head coach

Patrick Kluivert played in the Premier League for Newcastle, while his son Justin currently plays for Bournemouth [Getty Images] Indonesia have named former Netherlands and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as their head coach. The 48-year-old replaces South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong, and will look to qualify his new side for the expanded 48-team World Cup … Read more