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...

The bizarre history of internet outages

Disabling the internet is also a go-to method for government censorship, both for authoritarian governments and stable democracies. "It's a pretty massive problem," says Zach Rosson, a data analyst at Access Now, a digital rights advocacy group....

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...

Liverpool player ratings including 5/10 horror show in woeful Man Utd defeat

Liverpool were beaten by Man Utd on Sunday afternoon Liverpool's fiercest rivals, Manchester United, joyously handed the Premier League champions their fourth consecutive defeat, with Harry Maguire scoring a last-minute goal to secure a memorable...

Liverpool 1-2 Man United: Premier League Player Ratings and Match Highlights

A late Harry Maguire winner saw Manchester United defeat Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening. The visitors, Manchester United, took a shock lead after just over one minute played. Amad played a perfect through ball which bypassed Liverpool's...

Premier League head injury rules explained as Arne Slot fumes over Man Utd goal

The big game of the Premier League weekend is taking place on Sunday, with Liverpool playing host to Manchester United at Anfield. The clash between the two teams is one of the biggest in the Premier League calendar, with England's two most...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...

Carlos Baleba responds to Brighton criticism as Man Utd transfer audition looms

Manchester United have not given up on Carlos Baleba(Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images) Carlos Baleba says he's returned to top form ahead of Brighton's showdown with Manchester United. The 21-year-old midfielder, who was linked with a move...

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...

The NBA is at its international peak, but British players are still struggling to break through

(CNN) — The NBA is being hit by an international storm, attracting athletes from all corners of the world. At the start of the 2024-25 season, the league announced that a record-tying 125 international players were on opening night rosters. Those...

CAF pays special tribute to Ademola Lookman on his 28th birthday: "The crown fits"

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman is celebrating his 28th birthday today, October 20 The Atalanta forward is regarded as one of the most talented wingers in the current Super Eagles squad The Confederation of African Football...

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...

Time to double down after security strikes against Boko Haram leaders

Time to double down after security strikes against Boko Haram leaders Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency. Over the past three months, security forces from the...

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,...

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...

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...

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...