One of Kenya’s highest profile pastors appeared in the dock on Thursday in connection with the horrific discovery last month of dozens of bodies in mass graves. Ezekiel Odero, a wealthy televangelist who boasts a huge following, is being investigated on a raft of charges including murder, aiding suicide, abduction, radicalisation, crimes against humanity, child […]
The Bank of Central African States (Beac) is organizing next May 8-9 in Douala an international workshop to encourage countries within the Cemac region to move toward sustainable finance. The meeting receives the support of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN), Beac said in a May 3 press […]
The Cameroonian government is not ready to pay the CFA186 billion in debt claimed by the national electricity company Eneo. The state believes that the amount owed to the company is less than what is claimed. The Cameroonian power utility Eneo has taken stock of its debtors and found that the Cameroonian government still owes […]
When Bishop Bibi was formally installed as Bishop of the Buea Diocese, one of the first ways he sought to implement the ever flowing spirit of Vatican II deep within the Diocese of Buea was to continue with renovation work at the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral. Influenced by donations coming in from several Samaritans, Bishop Michael […]
Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as the Norway midfielder’s double inspired a 3-1 win against woeful Chelsea on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta’s side lost control of the title race after last week’s 4-1 defeat at Manchester City. But the Gunners signalled their intention to push City all the way […]
Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the world, the United Nations chief said Tuesday, denouncing the targeting of journalists and the spread of disinformation. Speaking ahead of World Press Freedom day on Wednesday, Antonio Guterres issued a rallying cry for journalists and media worldwide. “All our freedom depends on press freedom,” he […]
A woman told a New York civil trial on Tuesday that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her on a flight in the United States in the late 1970s. Jessica Leeds recounted the alleged attack while testifying in the writer E. Jean Carroll’s rape and defamation lawsuit against the ex-president. Trump denies all allegations of sexual assault […]
The Cameroonian government announced the opening of new Islamic credit lines as part of the National Strategy for Inclusive Finance (SNFI) 2023-2027 developed by the Ministry of Finance (Minfi). CFA3 billion will be dedicated to this project. This offer aims to promote activity within the financial system. “Technical assistance” will also be provided to beneficiary […]
At least four gendarmerie officers were killed and two others seriously wounded in an attack by Southern Cameroons Self Defense Group in Matouke, a village located in Mbanga in the Littoral bordering the South West Region, Cameroon’s Defense Ministry said Monday. The deadly attack took place on the sidelines of activities celebrating International Labour Day […]
US star Lionel Richie is among the celebrities handed invitations for King Charles III’s coronation, according to Buckingham Palace, which has kept the guest list tightly under wraps. Richie, 73, already confirmed as one of the headline acts at a star-studded concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after, will be present in […]
