Cameroon

Unsurprisingly, Paul Biya's CPDM largely won this first regional vote in Cameroon on 6 December. He therefore received an overwhelming majority in 9 of the ten regions because the two largest opposition parties had boycotted the election. It remains to be seen what importance these new regional councils may have. On paper, the…

This Norman duo mixes the rhythms of Cameroon with a robust rock. In a stripping first album, Elektrik Makossa, Bafang affords music made to tune lengthy winter nights. If we in all probability have to attend earlier than we see them on stage, presentation of a gaggle that's already far behind. In rock historical past, duets have at all times had a particular place. From sparks to white stripes, together with Rita Mitsouko in France, they had been pressured to play numbers to make music usually…

The ruling party, the RDPC, won the regional elections in Cameroon on 6 December. He was particularly affected by the boycott of this election by the opposition's major political parties. as reported from Yaoundé, Polycarp EssombaUnsurprisingly, it was the Democratic rally of the Cameroonian people (RDPC) that emerged…

As the UN Security Council examines Central Africa on Wednesday 9 December and Thursday is Human Rights Day, the database on the atrocities in Cameroon publishes a series of eight reports on the atrocities committed in the two English-speaking regions of the north-west and south-west. This is a group of researchers from the…

The president of MRC Maurice Kamto can move freely. The government decided on Tuesday to lift the blockade around his home, a few days after the regional election contested by the opponent was held just over two months ago. as reported from Yaoundé, Polycarp EssombaIt was at the end of the morning on Tuesday that the news…

Nearly 25,000 voters were called to vote this Sunday in Cameroon to elect regional advisers. A total of 90 council members will be elected in each of the regions. Polling stations have been officially closed since 6 pm local time. With our special correspondent in Yaoundé, Jeanne RichardThe vote took place peacefully.In the…

In Cameroon, regional elections will be held on Sunday. The big voters must nominate the 90 elected representatives for each of the ten regions, ie a total of 900 advisers. And one of the most important issues in this election is security. On Sunday morning, some major voters have already come to vote, reports our special…

The regional elections will take place on Sunday, December 6, in Cameroon, but the population is not particularly worried about the vote. Especially because it is the big voters who are called to vote and not the general population, who rather think about organizing this year's celebration in a difficult economic context. With…

For almost four years, the English-speaking regions of the northwest and southwest have been in conflict between independent armed groups and the Cameroonian police. Murders and abuses committed in both camps left more than 3,000 dead and 700,000 displaced. The government finally organized regional elections that would give these regions access to a special status. But for those who have lost…

Goncourt des lycéens won by Cameroonian author Djaïli Amadou Amal for his novel "Les Impatientes" published by Emmanuelle Collas. A book about the condition of women in the Sahel and the violence they can fall victim to. It is a price that "represents a lot" for Djaïli Amadou Amal. During the presentation of the high school…