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1. Cameroon Closes Radio Station Critical of President October 08, 2009 Cameroon President Paul Biya (file photo)Authorities in Cameroon have closed a private FM radio station that has been broadcasting illegally from the capital for several months. The station was highly critical of President Paul Biya.Dementi FM began broadcasting about six months ago on a vacant frequency in the capital Yaounde.Owner George Gilbert Baongla aired commentary and call-in shows highly critical of the Biya government - similar to the content of his Le Dementi newspaper which was closed last year.Communications Minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he ordered security forces to close De... (read more)

2. Train Crashes in Cameroon Injures Hundreds August 30, 2009 Cameroon officials say two separate train accidents have happened near the capital, Yaounde, killing at least nine people within a 24 hour period. On Saturday, authorities say a train carrying 1,000 passengers derailed north of the city, killing at least seven people and injuring some 270 others. On Friday, a train carrying gas exploded and killed two people south of the capital.  Associated Press reports 100 have been injured. Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters. ... (read more)

3. Nigerian Communities in Danger of Massive Flooding August 23, 2009 Map of NigeriaNigeria's disaster management agency says some 50 communities close to Lake Nyos in neighboring Cameroon are at risk of a flooding disaster. The banks of the volcanic Lake Nyos, high in the Cameroon Mountains, are said to be weak and may soon collapse.The National Emergency Management Agency,NEMA, the federal agency responsible for coordinating response to emergencies and disasters in Nigeria, says more than 35,000 people and 20,000 herds of cattle could be wiped out by water sweeping through villages close to Lake Nyos.The lake is said to be structurally unstable due to constant... (read more)

4. Cameroon Boyo Coffee: The Taste of West Africa July 28, 2009 Cameroon Boyo Coffee: The Taste of West Africa From the western highlands of Cameroon, West African farmers have organized themselves to organically produce a fine Arabica coffee named after their region -- Boyo. The pleasing aroma, mellow flavor and rich full body distinguish this fine coffee, which arises from extensive quality control as well as the region’s nutrient rich volcanic soil and plentiful sunshine. The Republic of Cameroon is an African nation well known for both its geographic and ethnic diversity. Lying in the Northwest province of Cameroon, there is a mountainous r... (read more) Author: Joe Jefferson

5. THE BIGGEST PARK IN NIGER July 21, 2009 The Gashaka-Gumti National Park is the biggest park there is in Nigeria, and consists of about 6,600 sq km of pure wilderness. The name of the park was derived from Gashaka village in Taraba State and Gumti village in Adamaw State, which are two of the most historic settlements in the region. Gashaka-Gumti National Park was established as a result of a Federal Decree in 1991 when the Gashaka Game Reserve merged with the Gumti Game Reserve. It is situated in a hilly area in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. The park is next to the international border with Cameroon, and to the nort... (read more) Author: Goodlife Promotions

6. Barista Tools and Accessories June 25, 2009 Barista tools and accessories are the very heart and soul of any coffee shop. The barista tools and equipment will determine exactly what types of quality coffees and other products you will be able to offer your customers. Besides this, the barista equipment that you use also plays a large part in defining the look and feel of your coffee shop. After all, for individuals that frequent coffee shops, the ambience is almost as important as the coffee itself. Witham’s Coffee, is proud to offer a selection of every single barista tool and accessory that you could ever think of. Our product... (read more) Author: Cameroon Taylor

7. Cameroonian Reporter Wins Courage in Journalism Award May 26, 2009 A Cameroonian journalist's unflinching reporting on human rights and corruption in her country has won her international recognition with the 2009 Courage in Journalism Award.Agnes Tailé's courageous reporting in her home country of Cameroon has won her a prestigious award from the International Women's Media Foundation.Tailé began her journalism career straight out of high school and now works for Canal 2 International as a TV and radio reporter. She says though her efforts are recognized in Cameroon, the international award is special.Tailé says she is full of emotion an... (read more)

8. Brewing Coffee with Coffee Machines May 22, 2009 The process of brewing coffee is considered by many to be an art form. As such, the equipment that is used at every stage of the process is imperative in determining the final result. Coffee can be made using any one of many methods; coffee can be boiled, steeped, or pressured. Percolators or automatic coffee-makers utilise the effect of gravity in order to brew coffee. In these machines, hot water is allowed to drip onto coffee grounds that are held in a coffee filter. This filter is either made of paper or perforated metal and allows the water to pass through the ground coffee, thereb... (read more) Author: Cameroon Taylor

9. REVITALIZE PHCN April 30, 2009 OPINION REVITALIZE PHCN It is sad but true, that a country like Nigeria called the giant of Africa cannot boast of 6 hours power supply per day while small countries like Ghana, Benin, Cameroon etc that are not endowed with a quarter resources of what God has blessed us with can boast of uninterrupted power supply. Trying to analyse the importance of electricity to the personal and economic growth of a country will be an understatement. In a country without adequate power supply, it is extremely impossible to make any meaningful progress. Power supply is needed in all sectors and aspects... (read more) Author: omodele omobosede

10. Cameroon Hit by Global Economic Crisis April 13, 2009 The World Bank says the global economic crisis is hurting Africa by slowing outside  investment, depressing prices for commodity exports and slashing remittances from Africans working abroad. In Cameroon, more than 3,000 people have lost their jobs, and the Chamber of Commerce says another 10,000 are at risk. Cameroon's timber industry has been hardest hit by the global economic slowdown. The Chamber of Commerce estimates losses of more than $300 million, with further declines likely the longer world demand for hardwoods remains slack.Timber industry declines more than 200,000 tonsTimbe... (read more)

11. Where can I travel in Cameroon? March 24, 2009 Cameroon is a country in West Africa situated between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. The country is known for her native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for her successful national football team. The languages spoken in Cameroon are French, English and 24 major local dialects. Cameroon happens to be one of the most culturally diverse countries in Africa. Her people include ancient tribal kingdoms, Muslim pastoralists and forest dwelling pygmies. Cameroon is endowed with lakes, rivers and mountains and for those who love adventure, the forests offer some interesting plac... (read more) Author: Amar Shah

12. Pope Praises Muslim-Christian Relations in Cameroon March 19, 2009 Pope Benedict says cooperation between Muslims and Christians in Cameroon should serve as a beacon of peaceful coexistence for other African nations. The pope celebrated mass at an open-air stadium in the capital Yaounde.Pope Benedict XVI leaves following a special mass at the Amadou Ahidjo stadium, in Yaounde, Cameroon, 19 Mar 2009More than 40,000 people jammed into Amadou Ahidjo stadium for the open-air Mass, with thousands more watching on huge television screens outside. Crowds stretched from the stadium to the presidential palace, with many people wearing special pope cloth and waving V... (read more)

13. Pope Stirs AIDS Controversy With Opposition to Condoms March 18, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI, right, seen, with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, during a meeting at the Unity Presidential Palace in Yaounde, Cameroon, 18 Mar 2009As he began a visit to Africa, Pope Benedict reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church's opposition to the use of condoms to fight AIDS. His comments have drawn criticism from many health organizations, AIDS activists and even some Catholics. Embarking on a trip to Africa, where 22 million people are suffering from HIV, the infection which causes AIDs, Pope Benedict strongly denounced the use of condoms to stop the spread of the disease. He s... (read more)

14. Vatican Defends Pope Condom Comments March 18, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI met with African bishops in Cameroon on the second day of a week-long visit to Africa. The pontiff has angered some AIDS activists by saying that the use of condoms is aggravating the spread of the disease.Pope Benedict told Catholic bishops to defend the rights of the poor and protect the essential values of the African family in a meeting to prepare for an African synod at the Vatican in October.The pope told bishops that their mission leads them to encourage charity and said they should be eager to promote a better understanding of what he called "the nature, dignity, and ... (read more)

15. Pope Carries Message of Peace to Africa March 17, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI embarked on a two-nation visit to Africa on Tuesday hoping to encourage peace and invigorate a growing Catholic Church on the continent. Pope Benedict XVI gestures from the airplane before leaving from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport for a trip to Africa that includes stops in Cameroon and Angola, 17 Mar 2009Pope Benedict began his first trip to the African continent in Cameroon. On Friday he will travel to Angola and spend a total of seven days away from the Vatican.This trip to Africa is considered important for the German pope. Africa is the fastest growing region for t... (read more)

16. Pope Goes to Cameroon March 17, 2009 Photo by L'Osservatore Romano of Pope Benedict and Cabinet Undersec. Gianni Letta (R) prior to Pope's departure from Rome, 17 Mar 2009Pope Benedict is making Cameroon the first stop of a week-long trip to Africa. Political opponents of long-time President Paul Biya hope the pontiff will speak out about Cameroon's human rights record.Pope Benedict said he is coming to Africa to address what he called the continent's enormous potential and its painful wounds of hunger, sickness, injustice, and violence.In Cameroon, human-rights activists hope that message includes mention of what Amnesty Intern... (read more)

17. Cameroon Opposition Compromises on Protest Marking Riot Anniversary February 24, 2009 CameroonPolitical opponents of Cameroon's President Paul Biya reached a compromise Monday over plans for a week-long demonstration marking last year's food riots in which they say security forces killed more than 100 people.  Human rights groups will be allowed to have a memorial mass for those killed, but that they have agreed to cancel planned marches.After meeting with the governor of Douala's Littoral Region, opposition leaders agreed to cancel plans for protest marches to lay wreaths where demonstrators were killed a year ago.Instead, John Fru Ndi of the opposition Social Democratic ... (read more)

18. Amnesty International Condemns Cameroon's Human Rights Record January 29, 2009 The human rights group Amnesty International says the government in Cameroon is using murder and torture to repress political dissent. The human rights group says President Paul Biya's government has ordered, condoned or perpetrated extrajudicial execution, arbitrary arrest, torture, and unlawful detention to repress dissent for more than ten years. In a report released Thursday, Amnesty International said one of the most serious manifestations of a government strategy to stifle criticism was last year's attack on demonstrators protesting price rises and a change in the constitution allowing ... (read more)

19. Who Qualifies for the Fifa World Youth Championship 2009 ? December 30, 2008 The soccer tournament is for players under the age of 20 and this year it is scheduled to be held in Rwanda from 18 January to 1 February 2009..The African Youth Championship is a biennial event held by CAF (Confederation of African Football) to choose 4 top teams to qualify for the FIFA World Youth Championship. The 8 participating teams this year include Mali, Cameroon, Ghana and Rwanda forming Group A and South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire forming Group B.These players were selected after the Preliminary Round first leg matches held from 18 April to 20 April 2008, and the S... (read more) Author: Peri Witny

20. What Nigeria has to offer October 27, 2008 Flights to Nigeria are provided by Virgin Nigeria and British Airways. Bordering the Gulf of Guinea, Benin, Chad and Cameroon, Nigeria is a destination yet to be explored by British travellers. Officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the country comprises thirty-six states and one Federal Capital Territory. Located in West Africa it shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. In the south it has coast on the Gulf of Guinea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. Abuja is the capital city. Africa's most populous country, ... (read more) Author: Kevin Smith

21. Computer Training is a Great Tool for Improving a Child's Education October 15, 2008 Computers have become a permanent part of our society, and future generations can expect that they will infiltrate every part of their lives. So, children need to learn as much as they can about computers at an early age. Teaching Computers to Toddlers and Young Adolescents Cameroon is a small country, yet its educators have made the decision to change its method of teaching in nursery and primary schools to include lessons in information and communication technology. School officials from 10 of Cameroon’s provinces attended a 2 day seminar in which the importance of computer educati... (read more) Author: John Mahoney

22. Can we stop the suicides in Bridgend? September 19, 2008 There is a village in Wales in the UK, between Cardiff and Swansea, where 17 young people have committed suicides. The facts are not consistent – when did this start? If Natasha Randall was the twelfth victim in thirteen years, as one newspaper claims, who was the first, and exactly when did the first suicide occur? Did seven more people from the area commit suicide since 2006, or was it closer to twelve more? But the speculation is consistent – certain websites are to be blamed, there are suicide pacts, there is nothing else to do in Bridgend and so on - nothing proven, but then who n... (read more) Author: Elsabe Smit

23. Josh Blue Tickets- A Unique Last Comic Standing September 19, 2008 If you think you know what standup comedy looks like, then you haven’t gotten Josh Blue tickets yet. Blue won the fourth season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He has cerebral palsy, but the condition does not slow down this incredibly talented comedian. He has performed all over the country and is wowing audiences everywhere he goes. Josh Blue was born on November 27, 1978 in Cameroon, West Africa. He was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota where he showed an immediate knack for comedy. He attended Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington where he majored in creative writing. In 2004, he ... (read more) Author: Julie Cudney

24. Nigerian Relocation Plan Sparks Bakassi Concerns July 29, 2008 The leader of a Nigerian people facing relocation under a pact to turn the Bakassi Peninsula over to Cameroon has said the deal is unfair to his people. Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, currently in talks with Cameroon officials, says the August 14 turnover will go ahead as scheduled. Brent Latham has more from our West Africa bureau in Dakar. Locals move their property from Archibong, a disputed area of southern Bakassi Peninsula, Nigeria (2006 file photo)The king of the Bakassi people who inhabit the Bakassi peninsula says the world is being unfair to his people, who will need to reloca... (read more)

25. Joy for impenetrable Russia July 24, 2008 Andrey Bukhlitskiy kept only the third clean sheet in FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup history to help Russia to a 4-0 defeat of Cameroon. The result sealed the Africans' elimination, and ensured that the winner of the Europeans' final group game against United Arab Emirates will advance to the quarter-finals. An own goal by Aime Yombi put Russia ahead, and Danil Khmara made it 2-0 in the closing moments of the first period. Alexey Makarov added a third on 20 minutes, before Rustam Shakmelyan put the gloss on a one-sided victory with only seconds remaining. The result also sent Argentina thro... (read more) Author: Mike Ivanov

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