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As rumors circulate regarding the health of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, anxiety is mounting among citizens regarding the status and location of their long-serving leader. Whistleblower journalist Paul Chouta has raised alarms on social media, suggesting that President Biya is currently undergoing intensive care treatment at a hospital in Paris. His absence from the XIX Summit of La Francophonie has heightened concerns, as the president has historically cherished attending such events.
In his absence, Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella Mbella is representing Cameroon at the summit, which commenced on October 4, 2024, at the International City of the French Language in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris. The summit, attended by 88 heads of state and government from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), has been deemed significant, especially as it is the first in France in 33 years.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the summit's importance, stating, "This Summit of La Francophonie will celebrate the universality of our language." He expressed hopes that it would allow participants to acknowledge the privilege of sharing the French language, which is ranked as the fifth most spoken language globally and the third for business.
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CAMEROON — A profound crisis is currently unsettling the security forces in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. Intelligence assessments indicate a worrying decline in troop morale, exacerbated by reported embezzlement of bonuses and the absence of regular personnel relief.
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In a video that has been widely shared online in recent hours, Cyrille Ngnang, mayor of the Bafoussam I commune in the West Region, officially announced his departure from the Social Democratic Front (SDF).
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Yaoundé – In a decision that has ignited outrage among press freedom advocates and the international community, journalist Kingsley Fumunyuy Njoka was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a military tribunal in Cameroon.
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October 1st holds deep symbolic significance for Southern Cameroons, a day that journalist Michel Biem Tong, currently based in Norway, chose to release his critical essay titled "Down with Hypocrisy".
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October 1st is a day of profound significance for Ambazonians, commemorating their declaration of independence from British colonial rule in 1961. As citizens around the world unite in celebration, the Secretary General of the Ambazonia Governing Council has extended heartfelt wishes for a joyous Independence Day.
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# Paul Biya and his regime
Explore the political landscape of Cameroon under the rule of Paul Biya, the longest-serving president in Africa who has been in power since 1982. Our Paul Biya and his regime section examines the policies, actions, and controversies of his government, as well as the opposition movements, civil society groups, and international actors that challenge or support his leadership. You'll also find profiles, interviews, and opinions on the key figures and events that shape the political dynamics of Cameroon.
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.# Southern Cameroons, Ambazonia
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