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US deported gay asylum-seeker to third country where homosexuality is illegal
[ad_1] DAKAR, Senegal — Being gay in Morocco is illegal and punishable by up to three years in prison. But it was the violence…
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Fuel Tanker Blast Kills at Least Eight in Cameroon’s Southwest
[ad_1] YAOUNDE, Dec 12 (Reuters) – At least eight people were killed after a fuel tanker crashed and exploded early on Friday in Likomba,…
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Gambia Takes in Cameroon Opposition Leader After Election-Linked Protests
[ad_1] BANJUL (Reuters) -Gambia said it was temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds following a contested presidential election in…
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Cameroon Swears in World’s Oldest President After Disputed Vote
[ad_1] (Reuters) -Cameroon’s Paul Biya, the world’s oldest ruler, was sworn in for an eighth term as president on Thursday following a disputed election…
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Cameroon Opposition Leader Tchiroma Says Loyal Soldiers Escorted Him to Safety
[ad_1] DAKAR (Reuters) -Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary said on Friday he had been escorted to a secure location by soldiers loyal to…
World News
Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says
[ad_1] Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited “violent post-election demonstrations”.…
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Four Killed in Cameroon Protests Ahead of Election Results, Opposition Says
[ad_1] DOUALA (Reuters) -At least four people were killed by gunshots in opposition protests in Cameroon’s commercial capital Douala on Sunday, according to the…
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Cameroon Security Forces Disperse Election Protests as Biya Poised for Eighth Term
[ad_1] By Amindeh Blaise Atabong YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Cameroon’s security forces fired tear gas on Tuesday to disperse opposition party supporters protesting in the capital…
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Cameroon’s bishops call for calm after opposition declares election victory
[ad_1] Cameroon’s influential Catholic Church has called for calm, as fears grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are…
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Cameroon awaits presidential election result
[ad_1] Vote counting is under way in Cameroon following Sunday’s presidential election in which incumbent Paul Biya is seeking to extend his 43 years…
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Cameroon Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Claims Victory in Presidential Poll, Urges Biya to Concede
[ad_1] GAROUA (Reuters) -Cameroon opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory late on Monday in the country’s October 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya…
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Rolex-Loving Daughter Defies Cameroon’s Aged Leader on TikTok
[ad_1] DAKAR (Reuters) -Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya faces an unexpected challenge as he runs for an eighth term in office: a viral TikTok…
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Explainer-What Investors Are Watching in Cameroon’s Presidential Election
[ad_1] NAIROBI (Reuters) -Cameroon’s voters will decide on October 12 whether to grant 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, an…
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Where is Cameroon’s Paul Biya — and why is his health a banned topic?
[ad_1] Cameroon’s President Paul Biya’s month-long absence from the public eye is causing intense speculation about his health and raising fears of a post-Biya…
Politics
The old guard: Joe Biden seems like a spring chicken compared to some of these guys
[ad_1] When the U.S. president on Tuesday announced that he would seek reelection in 2024, attention quickly turned to his advanced age. If elected,…
World News
Cameroon fans celebrate after historic 1-0 victory over Brazil
[ad_1] They might not have made it through to the next stage of the World Cup tournament but Cameroon’s supporters departed Lusail Stadium in…
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Landslide kills at least 14 at funeral in Cameroon’s capital
[ad_1] YAOUNDE, Cameroon — A landslide during a funeral ceremony in Cameroon’s capital on Sunday has left at least 14 people dead, the regional…
Business
FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Know about host nation, opening match, squads, ticket prices, and more
[ad_1] World Cup 2022 in Qatar: The wait is almost over for the world’s biggest sporting event. Fans eagerly waiting for the FIFA World…
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Can Cameroon overcome issues at home to secure World Cup success?
[ad_1] Despite a tough group which includes favourites Brazil, former player Eto’o has backed Cameroon to win the World Cup. Previous World Cup appearances:…