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Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.
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Concern mounts in Cameroon over Biya’s prolonged absence
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Cameroon's president reshuffles military as speculation on whereabouts persists
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Sister act ushers underdogs Malawi into WAFCON final against Cameroon
Goals from sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga on Wednesday gave tournament outsiders Malawi a 3-1 victory over Algeria, sending them to the Women's Africa Cup o
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Cameroon defeat Morocco 3-1 to reach Women’s AFCON final
Cameroon are through to the Women’s AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout against hosts Morocco. The two sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes,
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The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
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Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense o
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COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya
KwaZulu‑Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations find support as the Madlanga Commission refers Shadrack Sibiya for criminal investigation and possib
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African quartet secure Women's World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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The mystery of the missing president – podcast
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US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
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