Cameroon govt critic says opposition has failed to unite against president

High-profile government critic Maurice Kamto said Friday the opposition had failed to unite against Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya in the wake of his own exclusion from the election. Earlier in the month, Kamto had urged the 11...

Cameroon's president Biya: absent candidate in election

As campaigning starts on Saturday for Cameroon's election, the nation is puzzling over the whereabouts of the lead candidate: its 92-year-old leader, Paul Biya -- the world's oldest head of state. In power since 1982 and seeking an eighth term in...

Rolex-loving daughter defies Cameroon’s aged leader on TikTok

Audio By Carbonatix By Jessica Donati DAKAR (Reuters) -Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya faces an unexpected challenge as he runs for an eighth term in office: a viral TikTok video by his daughter Brenda Biya saying she will not vote for...

Today in Africa — October 3, 2025: Tunisian Man Faces Death Sentence Over Posts Criticizing President, UN Slashes Food Aid for 750,000 People in Somalia, Paul Biya’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Nigeria News1 hour ago Zulum Faults Army As Insurgents Attack Borno After Cameroonian Troops’ Withdrawal Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has mobilised members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and Nigerian troops to Kirawa, a border…

The insurgents stormed the town earlier in the week, killing residents, razing houses, and destroying property worth millions. Naija News reports that during an assessment visit on Friday, Zulum lamented the incessant terrorist attacks on the...

Cynthia Erivo and Doechii among list of 2025’s most influential fashion figures

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and rapper Doechii are among the 100 people selected as 2025’s most influential figures in fashion. The stars join the coveted Business of Fashion’s BoF 500, an annual index of people who are shaping and influencing the...

Cameroonian Banks Demand “Bankable” Film Projects as Industry Seeks Growth

(Business in Cameroon) - At Yaoundé’s Écrans Noirs film festival, bankers and cultural leaders sat down to tackle a question that has long haunted Cameroon’s film industry: how to turn creative ambition into investable projects. The Société...

Pepe declares for senate, vows to attract development to Benue North East

Renowned legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Douglas Terkula Pepe, Friday formally declared his intention to contest for the Senate to represent Benue North East. He pledged to bring transformative development and federal...

Nigeria moves up to 41st in FIFA rankings, fifth in Africa

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up four places to 45th from 41st in the FIFA World Rankings released on Friday. The ranking also placed Nigeria fifth in Africa, days after defeating Lesotho and the Benin Republic in the Group C qualifier...

15 Best Romance Movies Of All Time, Ranked

Is there any other genre as alchemically enmeshed with the very nature of cinema as romance films? With all due respect to all the great movies that set out to make us laugh, scare us witless, rile us up with action, or torture us with suspense,...

Tanker ship set ablaze in attack in Gulf of Aden; Houthis deny responsibility

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen after being struck by a projectile, the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to abandon the vessel. Yemen’s...

Funny Cameroonian man defends Tyla after Tiwa Savage's comments: "Stay out of it Aunty"

A sports commentator from Cameroon shared a funny yet serious video of himself defending Tyla against Americans His video came after Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage apologised on Tyla's behalf after she identified as a Coloured woman Several social...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

Paratici already handed Frank the next Mbeumo in "incredible" Spurs star

Going into the transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur had one clear objective under new boss Thomas Frank - improve the quality and depth across all areas of the pitch. That was certainly achieved during the £100m+ spending spree, with the hierarchy...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams

Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

Issa Tchiroma Bakary: "Cameroonians are tired of the CPDM" [Interview]

You have served in several governments and held key ministerial posts. What motivates you today to run for the highest office? I am the national president of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon. It’s a political party, and the...

FULL LIST: Nigeria dominates as CAF unveils nominees in women’s categories for 2025 awards

Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football has once again being underscored as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially unveiled nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards. Several Super Falcons and Nigerian coaches made the shortlist...

Cameroon: Greenpeace Africa leads joint push to expose environmental issues

KRIBI, 23rd September/ Greenpeace Africa, in partnership with Transparency International Cameroon, has launched a capacity-building training to equip investigative journalists with the tools and techniques needed to uncover environmental issues...

Montreal's diverse Ensemble Obiora is changing the faces of classical music

Breadcrumb Trail Links Music Canada’s first orchestra comprised primarily of professional musicians from culturally diverse backgrounds, Ensemble Obiora performs free shows this weekend in N.D.G. Park and Ahuntsic Park. Author of the article:...

Cameroon Consulate in Dubai Dismisses Rumors of Visa Suspension

CameroonOnline.ORG | Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 19, 2025. The Consulate General of the Republic of Cameroon in Dubai has firmly denied widespread rumors suggesting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had suspended the issuance of...