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Amadou Vamoulké, the former head of Cameroonian public television, CRTV, in 2010. © Jean Pierre Kepseu/Panapress / Maboup

president's frenemy

Premium badgeFormer Cameroon TV head speaks about prison ordeal

On 29 July 2016, Amadou Vamoulké, the former director of Cameroonian public television, was imprisoned on suspicion of embezzlement of public funds. ...

Samuel Eto’o in Paris on 25 March 2021. Vincent Fournier for JA

Red card

Premium badgeThe 10+ trials of Cameroon football head and star Samuel Eto’o Since his election as head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has made a number of decisions sparking controversy.
© A scene from the film Mambar Pierette, now showing at the Toronto Film Festival.

fantastic films

Top 7 African movies at the Toronto International Film Festival From 7 to 18 September, the international film community will be focused on Canada’s 48th TIFF featuring diverse features from the continent.
A woman pours maize into a bucket at a mill in Adjame, Abidjan July 25, 2011. REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon (IVORY COAST – Tags: BUSINESS FOOD)

headlong rush

Premium badgeSenegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon… milling industry remains resilient despite pressure Amid supply difficulties stemming from the Ukraine conflict and heightened competition, the milling sector is navigating a challenging path in West an...

Cameroon top stories

Amadou Vamoulké, the former head of Cameroonian public television, CRTV, in 2010. © Jean Pierre Kepseu/Panapress / Maboup

president's frenemy

Premium badgeFormer Cameroon TV head speaks about prison ordeal On 29 July 2016, Amadou Vamoulké, the former director of Cameroonian public television, was imprisoned on suspicion of embezzlement of public funds. ...
Samuel Eto’o in Paris on 25 March 2021. Vincent Fournier for JA

Red card

Premium badgeThe 10+ trials of Cameroon football head and star Samuel Eto’o Since his election as head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has made a number of decisions sparking controversy.
A woman pours maize into a bucket at a mill in Adjame, Abidjan July 25, 2011. REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon (IVORY COAST – Tags: BUSINESS FOOD)

headlong rush

Premium badgeSenegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon… milling industry remains resilient despite pressure Amid supply difficulties stemming from the Ukraine conflict and heightened competition, the milling sector is navigating a challenging path in West an...

Cameroon top stories

Amadou Vamoulké, the former head of Cameroonian public television, CRTV, in 2010. © Jean Pierre Kepseu/Panapress / Maboup

president's frenemy

Premium badgeFormer Cameroon TV head speaks about prison ordeal On 29 July 2016, Amadou Vamoulké, the former director of Cameroonian public television, was imprisoned on suspicion of embezzlement of public funds. ...
Samuel Eto’o in Paris on 25 March 2021. Vincent Fournier for JA

Red card

Premium badgeThe 10+ trials of Cameroon football head and star Samuel Eto’o Since his election as head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o has made a number of decisions sparking controversy.
A woman pours maize into a bucket at a mill in Adjame, Abidjan July 25, 2011. REUTERS/ Thierry Gouegnon (IVORY COAST – Tags: BUSINESS FOOD)

headlong rush

Premium badgeSenegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon… milling industry remains resilient despite pressure Amid supply difficulties stemming from the Ukraine conflict and heightened competition, the milling sector is navigating a challenging path in West an...

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FILE PHOTO: Gabonese military appear on television as they announce that they have seized power following President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s re-election, in this screengrab obtained by Reuters.

Watching, waiting

Premium badgeHow will Bongo’s fall affect Biya, Obiang and Sassou? While most of Gabon’s neighbouring leaders have not officially commented on the coup d’état, they are keeping a close eye on developments.
In the CFA franc zones, Côte d’Ivoire has the highest minimum wage (Photo: AFP).

scraping by

Premium badgeWhich African countries have the highest minimum wage? While an increase in the monthly minimum wage is a popular promise for African politicians, wage trends are marked by regional disparities.
A film still from “Shimoni” (The Pit), directed by Angela Wanjiku Wamai

Cinematic excellence

The 10 best African films of 2023…so far It has been quite the solid start to the cinematic year with African films making strong showings at the world’s most prestigious film festivals. ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Cameroonian President Paul Biya and his wife Chantal Biya during the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg on 27 July 2023.

Virgin visit

Premium badgeIn Cameroon, President Biya’s Russian ties still going strong Cameroon President Paul Biya attended the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, reaffirming Cameroon’s support of Russia in the Ukraine war.
The Nachtigal dam currently under construction in Cameroon is expected to supply 30% of the country’s energy needs.

last resort

Premium badgeIn Cameroon, Actis threatens to pull the plug on Eneo British fund Actis is seeking to preserve its rights amid energy company Eneo’s near bankruptcy. If there is no agreement by the end of August, the re...
jad20230718-ass-cameroun-michelle-ndoki-1256×628-1689702777 Cameroonian lawyer and politician Michelle Ndoki © MONTAGE JA: Facebook Michelle Ndoki

conquering power

Premium badgeCameroon: Michelle Ndoki unveils political ambitions Now expelled from Maurice Kamto’s Mouvement Pour la Renaissance du Cameroun (MRC), the renowned lawyer-politician has launched her own political party...