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Cameroon’s health minister says he was threatened after banning skin whitening products

Cameroon’s Minister of Public Health said in an interview this week with a local television channel that he had received threats after banning skin bleaching products.

Radio France Internationale

Russia, West vie for influence amid Africa caution on Ukraine war

Unlike their Western counterparts, African leaders are being cautious in characterising the conflict in Ukraine as war.

Al Jazeera

Can a viking clap actually shake the earth? Scientists are about to find out

The research was inspired by "footquakes" at Cameroon soccer games.

The Canberra Times

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Exclusive-Rotavirus childhood vaccine shortage hits four African countries

Supplies of a vaccine to prevent the deadly rotavirus infection in children have either run out in Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal and Cameroon or are close to doing so, officials close to the roll-out told Reuters, after disruptions at drugmaker GSK.

Reuters

The environment is the silent casualty in the Cameroon Anglophone crisis

Most analysis of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis has been skewed towards the socioeconomic, cultural and political ramifications of the conflict.

The Conversation

'Bigger than me': Vikings with African heritage part of growing wave in NFL

Rookie linebacker Brian Asamoah's Ghanaian heritage is at the forefront of every step he takes during Vikings practices.

Tribune News Service

Unequal power relations driven by poverty fuel sexual violence in Lake Chad region

There have been multiple instances of sexual violence against women and girls in the Lake Chad region since terrorism activity started in the area in 2009. The region includes Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon.

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Napoli to Sign African Players Only if They Sign AFCON Waiver, Owner Says

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on Tuesday he would not sign African players any longer unless they agreed to not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly - now at Premier League side Chelsea - and Cameroon midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa missed several Napoli…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commonwealth Games boxing: Amit and Hussamuddin post authoritative wins

Sagar’s spectacular display of power and aggression proves too much for Cameroon’s Maxime Njieyo

The Hindu

‘It’s barbaric’: UFC champion Francis Ngannou on being smuggled into Europe

The fighter knows the city on the Spain-Morocco border where 23 migrants were killed in June – he crossed there himself

The Guardian - UK

Macron says France will stand by Africa on security issues

French President Emmanuel Macron has wrapped up a meeting with Paul Biya, his counterpart in Cameroon, the first port of call on his three nation tour. He reiterated that France would continue to support Africa's security needs.

Radio France Internationale

Cameroon becomes a go-to country for foreign fishing vessels

Cameroon has emerged as one of several go-to countries for the widely criticized “flags of convenience” system, under which companies can -- for a fee -- register their ships in a foreign country even though there is no link between the vessel and the nation whose flag it flies

The Independent UK

Anti-UN protests turn deadly in DR Congo

In tonight's edition: At least three UN peacekeepers and 12 demonstrators are killed in escalating anti-UN protests in eastern DR Congo. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron says that his country will open colonial archives on Cameroon to shed light upon the painful era. He is in Yaounde at the start…

France 24

Cameroonian press divided on Macron visit

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived late Monday in Cameroon at the start of a three-nation tour of western Africa. He will also visit Benin and Guinea-Bissau in an effort to renew French relations with the African continent. The papers in Yaoundé are not sure what to make of it all.

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The Guardian - UK

Françafrique is back: Macron’s visit to Cameroon signals Colonisation 2.0

The French president sees himself as a break from old colonial ways. But his visit to the despot Paul Biya tells a different story

Reuters

Macron, in Cameroon, says food is Russian weapon of war

French President Emmanuel Macron described the global food crisis as one of Russia's "weapons of war" during a visit to Cameroon on Tuesday, dismissing suggestions Western sanctions were to blame.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France’s Macron in Cameroon at Start of 3-Nation Africa Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his three-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the need for Cameroon to increase its agricultural production and the country's upsurge in insecurity. In Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, for a three-day visit…

The Independent UK

France's Macron in Cameroon at start of 3-nation Africa tour

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, for a three-day visit to this central African country, the first leg of his three-nation tour to Africa including Benin and Guinea Bissau

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France 24

Questions over human rights in Cameroon as Macron visits

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cameroon on Monday to kick off an African tour that will also take the French president to Benin and Guinea-Bissau. Macron’s trip focuses on food security, French investments and governance. The latter is a fraught question ahead of his meeting with 89-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya,…

France 24

Emmanuel Macron in West Africa as French influence called into question

In tonight's edition: The French president has kicked off a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau at a time when French influence in Africa is being called into question in several countries.

The Independent UK

France's Macron heads to Africa for three-nation trip

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau

Al Jazeera

Macron three-nation Africa tour begins in Cameroon

The tour is part of France renewing its relationship with the African continent, a French official said.

Radio France Internationale

Macron begins first Africa trip of new term with visit to Cameroon

President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-nation tour of western African states on Monday, in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot France's post-colonial relationship with the continent.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Embarks on First Africa Trip of New Term

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday begins a three-nation tour of western African states in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot France's post-colonial relationship with the continent. Macron will begin his July 25-28 tour, also the first venture outside Europe of his new…

France 24

James BKS: Manu Dibango’s son releases debut album reflecting mixed cultural background

After years in the background as a beatmaker, James BKS is stepping into the light with a first album under his own name. “Wolves of Africa” features many high profile artists such as will.i.am, Idris Elba and the late Cameroonian legend Manu Dibango who James BKS, as a young adult,…

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