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Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosy...
He made the appeal in Yaounde Wednesday during the official launch of the SAFE project. The event had in attendance the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands to Cameroon, Martin Abega; the Charge d'Affaires of the European Union, EU, Philippe...

FAO urges collective action for food security, climate and development challenges in Africa
Rome, Italy – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, QU Dongyu, today emphasized the urgent need for collaboration in addressing the interconnected and pressing challenges facing African nations, in...

Cameroon presidential ally quits and announces election bid
Yaoundé – A Cameroon minister who resigned this week on Thursday confirmed he will stand in this year’s presidential election, stating he wants to “put an end to the old system”. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, long an ally of veteran President Paul Biya,...

Yaounde: British High Commission welcomes home eight Chevening scholars
This was during an event organised at the British High Commissioner's residence in Yaounde on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The gathering aimed to celebrate the scholars and highlight the anticipated contributions these individuals will make to their...

Cameroon Showcases Wood Industry at 8th Wood and Furniture Fair
(Business in Cameroon) - The Yaoundé Conference Center is hosting the 8th Wood and Furniture Fair from June 24 to July 8, 2025, as Cameroon pushes to grow its local wood processing sector. The fair, held under the theme “Local Wood Processing:...

CEVA Logistics to Establish New Base in Port of Kribi, Cameroon
Recognizing the immense potential of shipping to and from the African continent, CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, in Cameroon. The 30,000 m2 logistics platform is expected to open between...

Programme for Sustainable Management...
This was during the launching of the sixth phase of the programme and the Steering Committee meeting of the PSMNR-SW in Buea. It took place on June 19, 2025. The Steering Committee meeting gave the project management team an opportunity to present...

To advance local dev't & financial inclusion: Access Bank Cameroon signs...
The official signing ceremony, brought together high-level dignitaries and institutional leaders, reaffirming a shared vision for grassroots empowerment through strategic investment in decentralized territorial communities (CTDs). The agreements...

In Cameroon, forest mapping app helps Baka protect biodiversity and way of life
In southeastern Cameroon, the Indigenous Baka people are helping protecting their forests with the Sapelli app. They spearheaded the design of this tool as part of a 2021 project launched in six villages around Lobéké National Park. The app allows...

Oriole Resources reports progress at Bibemi gold project in Cameroon
Oriole Resources PLC has reported progress on its flagship Bibemi gold project in Cameroon, as the company moves closer to securing a mining licence for the site and begins the technical groundwork for potential development. In an update ahead of...
Oriole Resources advances Cameroon gold project with key...
Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) has reported progress on its flagship Bibemi gold project in Cameroon, as the company moves closer to securing a mining licence for the site and begins the technical groundwork for potential development. In an update...

Ensuing Humans And Animals' Conflicts Caused By Climate Change
There are serious repercussions for Nigeria's animal population from climate change. Concerns have been raised that it is altering the habitat, behavior, and survival of animals. According to those with more knowledge, its impacts are varied and...

Africa Energy Forum: Cameroon Presents $12Bln Plan to Achieve Universal Electricity Access
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon needs $12 billion, or CFA7,200 billion, to overhaul its power sector, Minister of Water and Energy Gaston Eloundou Essomba told the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town. The forum, a major event for the African energy...

To curb effects of climate change: Experts call for urgent action on 6% ...
According to Douala-based agropastoral promoter and environmental specialist, Dr Onguene Raphael, Cameroon hosts over 230,000 hectares of mangroves, making it one of Central Africa’s most mangrove-rich countries. These forests, the expert said,...

Flutterwave boosts Cameroon’s businesses with 34th country licence
Flutterwave has officially launched its digital payment services in Cameroon after securing a Payment Service Provider licence from the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC). This milestone, achieved through a technical partnership with...

From porter to conservation leader, the inspiring journey of Marlyse Bebeguewa in Cameroon
Marlyse Bebeguewa, once a teenage porter in the rainforests of southeastern Cameroon, now leads conservation monitoring efforts in Lobéké National Park, using cutting-edge tools to protect endangered wildlife. She was the only woman selected...

Cameroon takes front row in ratifying new EU t...
The vision-bearers insists that the end of the Cold War reshaped international alliances and saw the emergence of new economic and political powers. At the same time, the advent of globalisation accelerated the flow of goods, services, capital and...

To protect country’s rich flora: Researchers launch book identifying k...
The publication is the result of a long-standing collaboration between the Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, IRAD, the National Herbarium of Cameroon, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Speaking at the launching, the British...
New $15 million initiative launched to catalyse sustainable investment in the Congo Basin
A new initiative in one of the world’s most vital ecosystems – the Congo Basin – aims to unlock nature-positive, climate-resilient business opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across critical green sectors. The partnership...

Weather forecasts give cocoa farmers competitive edge over rivals
According to climate data published by SODEXAM, the Ivorian Meteorological Authority, the southern part of the West African country that produces the greater part of Ivorian cocoa, will experience lower precipitation up to November this year. The...