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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has exported 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products, totaling 456,000 tonnes, to several African countries, bolstering Nigeria's role in the regional energy market.

Lagos will host the African Pro-Wrestling Championship from May 2 to May 3, 2026, featuring competitors from several African nations including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana.

Cameroon has postponed parliamentary elections, allowing lawmakers to extend their term until the end of 2026.

Cameroon is on the verge of extending the mandate of its deputies, which had already been prolonged by one year in March 2025.

The Supreme Court of Cameroon has overturned the life sentences of Ayuk Tabe and other separatists, deeming their prior trial unfair.

In Cameroon, Dagobert Wafo has been sentenced to death for the murder of a six-year-old boy, which had sparked public outrage in May 2025.

Camunist MPs have elected familiar figures to lead the two chambers of Parliament amid anticipation for a government reshuffle.

The Cameroonian parliament elected Theodore Datouo as the new president, replacing Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, who held the position for 34 years, raising questions about potential political changes.

The Cameroonian National Assembly has elected Théodore Datouo as its new president, marking the end of Cavaye Yeguié Djibril's long tenure of 34 years.

Pope Leo XIV will begin his inaugural tour of Africa in April, focusing on peace and social justice in four countries.

Pope León XIV will make his third international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23, engaging in various meaningful activities.

The government of Cameroon has introduced a reform allowing village chiefs to issue provisional land titles, sparking debate among local leaders.

Cameroon's bauxite sector, particularly the Minim-Martap project, represents a critical opportunity to transform the country's mining industry amid persistent challenges.

Traders in Yaoundé are outraged after a sudden demolition of their shops at Mokolo Market, prompting a protest.

Students in Cameroon are expressing shock and confusion after the UK's announcement to suspend student visas for several countries, including Cameroon, starting March 26, 2026.

Kylian Mbappé funded the renovation of a public school in Cameroon, receiving widespread acclaim for his humanitarian initiative.

Britain has suspended student visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, and Cameroon amid rising applications due to crises in those countries.

The Nigeria Customs Service plans to auction 14,375 litres of petrol seized from smugglers attempting to export to Cameroon.

The UK government has announced a cessation of study visas for nationals from Cameroon and Sudan as part of measures to combat a rise in asylum applications from these countries.

The UK government has announced that nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan will no longer be eligible for study visas, citing concerns about abuse of the visa system by asylum seekers.

The UK government has suspended student visas for citizens of four countries, including Cameroon, amid rising political and public pressure regarding immigration.

Belgian police have detained three individuals connected to a secessionist group from Cameroon amid an investigation into suspected war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Britain has announced a suspension of study visas for citizens from Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan, and Afghanistan in an effort to curb rising asylum applications.

The UK has halted study visas and skilled worker visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a rising number of asylum claims from individuals entering through legal routes.

The UK government has announced the cessation of student visa issuance for citizens from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a significant increase in asylum claims from these nationals.

The remains of Anicet Ekane, an opposition figure who died under suspicious circumstances while detained, have been returned to his family in Cameroon.

The UK government has imposed a pause on study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to concerns about exploitation of the asylum system.

The UK government plans to implement a significant visa ban for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan amid concerns that migrants are exploiting legal routes to claim asylum.

The UK has suspended student visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan amid a significant rise in asylum applications from these countries.

Belgium has made several arrests in connection with suspected crimes against humanity linked to a separatist armed group from Cameroon.

The lawyer representing 12 Africans deported from the United States to Cameroon states that he has been barred from meeting his clients for two weeks, compounding their trauma and frustration in detention.

Nigeria's women's national football team aims to bounce back against Cameroon after losing their first friendly match in Yaoundé.

Clifford Agwe Awah, a Cameroon-born football coach, has become a TikTok sensation in Lithuania, impressing locals with his ability to coach children in Lithuanian after a short time in the country.

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue agreement to strengthen aviation safety and cooperation.

Musical duo Okali, composed of Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French musician Florent Sorin, has released their debut EP, showcasing a blend of musical influences from their respective countries.

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a bilateral agreement to enhance air safety cooperation in their shared airspace through improved technical aeronautical search and rescue operations.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons' goalkeeper, asserts that the team is focused and unpressured as they prepare for friendly matches against Cameroon ahead of WAFCON 2026.

Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu emphasizes the importance of upcoming friendlies against Cameroon in finalizing the team for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco.

Joel Armel Njinga Njinga advocates for a new anti-discrimination office in Freising, sharing his personal experiences with racism and integration in Germany.

Standard Chartered Bank has reported a $10 million loss from divesting its operations in Cameroon and The Gambia.

Two players from FC Robo, Esther Onyenezide and Favour Nkwocha, have joined the Nigerian women's national team ahead of their friendly matches against Cameroon.

A Cameroonian and his Nigerian accomplice were arrested in Adamawa State for allegedly trafficking 197 sachets of tramadol across the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

Rasheedat Ajibade and nine other players have joined the Super Falcons camp in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in preparation for friendly matches against the host country.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon from April 13-23, 2026, marking his first major overseas trip and a significant milestone in Catholic-Muslim relations.

Cameroon has intercepted 2.5 tons of drugs, including cocaine and tramadol, highlighting the country's role as both a transit route and a consumption hub for narcotics.

The autopsy report for Anicet Ekane, a prominent Cameroonian opposition figure, determines that he died from natural causes, but family lawyers question the credibility due to lack of access to the report.

Pope León XIV has announced his first significant international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23.

Authorities in Cameroon intercepted nearly 2.5 tons of cocaine and tramadol concealed as medical supplies at Douala airport.

Cameroon's government is set to release the body of Anicet Ekane, an opposition leader who died in military detention, allowing his family to proceed with funeral arrangements.

Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the 2020 massacre of civilians in the Anglophone region.