Latest in Tag: Cameroon Highlight
Latest in Tag: Cameroon
CAF president arrives in Cameroon for Africa Cup of Nations final draw
Cameroon vows to host “spectacular” Africa Cup of Nations draw ceremony
Egypt signs $26m worth export agreements with Cameroon, Senegal
Gamea said, in a statement on Thursday, that the contracted exports include cement, clinker, insulation materials, fertilizers, chemicals, packaging materials, engineering industries, food products, sanitary ware, plastic pipes, irrigation systems, and carpets.
Egypt, Cameroon to cooperate in furniture industry, wood industries
The cooperation will focus on the furniture industry, as well as the wood industries, with the meeting including three governors from Cameroonian cities.
5 soldiers, civilian killed in Cameroon explosion
Separatists have been clashing with government forces since 2017 in a bid to create an independent nation in Cameroon two English-speaking regions
AFCON19 venues should stay open after renovation: stadiums committee head
Current football infrastructure enables Egypt to host FIFA World Cup, says Abdulla
AFCON fairy-tales: debutants Madagascar through to quarter-finals, Nigeria beat holders Cameroon
Madagascar took a surprise lead through Ibrahim Amada’s superb 20-yard strike before Cedric Bakambu equalised with a header.
Eto’o expects Egypt, Cameroon to reach AFCON final
“Everyone knows who will win the championship,” Eto’o said. “The Egyptian team is strong and capable of delivering a good tournament. Egypt has the home advantage and is led by star Mohamed Salah,” he added.
Ramadan across Africa
The month of Ramadan is similar there to many Arab countries as everyone awaits viewing the crescent, knowing the first day of fasting, and performing Taraweeh prayers in mosques.
2017 witnesses breaking historic football jinxes
Egypt defeats Morocco, Cameroon beats the Pharaohs, and Zamalek finally wins Super Cup
AFCON 2017 Review: Cameroon fairytale makes up for disappointments
The African Nations Cup was plagued by low scoring, the usual empty seats and apathy among the people of host nation Gabon. But on the field, Cameroon’s surprise success gave us a wonderful narrative yet again.Almost all African Nations Cups follow the same pattern. Organizational difficulties at first, some political opposition and a lot of …
President Al-Sisi receives Egyptian football team upon its arrival from Gabon
Despite Egypt’s loss to Cameroon in the 2017 AFCON, streets were crowded with people after the match; supporting, cheering for the Egyptian team
Luckless Cuper loses his 13th final match
Cameroon national team beat its Egyptian counterpart 2-1, in the final match of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held at Danjundje stadium in Gabon, claiming their fifth AFCON title. It was the 13th final-match defeat for Egypt’s head coach, Hector Cuper, in his career. It seems that losing in the finals is a jinx …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon claim Africa Cup of Nations title with dramatic win over Egypt
Two second-half goals completed a stunning comeback for Cameroon against overwhelming favorites Egypt. Just as the game seemed to be heading for extra-time, the underdogs scored late on to record a famous victory.Egypt 1-2 Cameroon Elneny 22′ ; Nkoulou 59′, Aboubakar 88′ Cameroon, a team devoid of eight of their best players after they refused …
Egypt to face Cameroon in Afcon final
After Egypt was absent from the African Cup of Nations in its last three editions, Egyptians are eager for victoryÂ
Nigeria’s Rohr wants Cameroon to win final, foresaw Leipzig success
Gernot Rohr tells DW that Cameroon would be worthier AFCON winners than Egypt and that his Nigeria side have a newfound spirit to succeed in future. On the Bundesliga, he says he is not surprised by RB Leipzig’s rise.Nigeria coach Rohr has managed across Africa and so is well-placed to pick a winner in Sunday’s …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon goalkeeping icon hails a new hero after semifinal triumph
Cameroon have reached the AFCON final despite turmoil on and off the field. Former national team goalkeeper Joseph-Antoine Bell has told DW that Cameroon’s rich pedigree between the posts stands them in good stead.Since Cameroon defied the odds by beating Ghana to make the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, their 21-year-old goalkeeper, Fabrice Ondoa, …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0, will face Egypt in final
Cameroon struck twice in the second half to secure passage to the Africa Cup of Nations final, putting the result beyond any doubt with a second in stoppage time. Egypt now await Cameroon, in a repeat of 2008’s final.Cameroon 2-0 Ghana (Ngadeu-Ngadjui ’72, Bassogog ’90+3) For the third time, Cameroon and Egypt will face off …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon do it the hard way as Ghana semi approaches
African football powerhouses Cameroon and Ghana are set to meet in the second semifinal of the Nations Cup. Cameroon have belied their troubled preparation by making the last four but are now embroiled in a bonus row.Both teams are four-time continental champions but despite their pedigree, success in the Africa Cup of Nations has eluded …
Swapping guns for motorbikes in Cameroon
In Cameroon’s Korup National Park, groups are seeking to overcome the “conservation or communities” conundrum by promoting sustainable forestry and wildlife management. But it’s no easy task.Project aim: Contribute preservation of high-value eco-systems in the South West Region of Cameroon and thereby contribute to improved livelihoods of the surrounding populations in a sustainable manner. Project …
AFCON 2017: Gabon out as Burkina Faso, Cameroon advance
Hosts Gabon could not make it out of the group stage of the African Cup of Nations with their third consecutive draw in the tournament. Burkina Faso soared to the top of the group after beating Guinea-Bissau.Gabon 0-0 Cameroon Gabon failed to get the win they needed to advance to their third knockout stage appearance …
Late equalizer denies Aubameyang’s Gabon, Cameroon draw with Burkina Faso
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked to have got host nation Gabon’s party started at AFCON 2017, but a late Guinea Bissau equalizer spoilt the fun. The other group A game between Cameroon and Burkina Faso also finished 1-1.Gabon 1 -1 Guinea Bissau (Aubameyang 52 – Soares 90+1) The Borussia Dortmund striker’s tap in shortly after the break …
Cameroonian foreign minister praises bilateral relations with Egypt
Mbella received a message from Egypt’s foreign minister on ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries
Cameroon youths step in to repair roads
In Cameroon, a volunteer youth group “Human Bulldozers” is shifting piles of mud to make roads passable. On one routes, they have cut the journey time from five to three hours.
Cameroon ratifies EU trade deal but suspicions remain
Cameroon has accepted an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union on the dismantling of customs barriers, even though it told members of a regional bloc it would hold out for a better deal.
Cameroon’s national volleyball team defeats Egypt, qualifying for Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Cameroon defeated Algeria in the semi-finals, leading Egypt to face them Tuesday in the finals, the winner of which would go on to the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics
Obama announces deployment of 300 troops to Cameroon
US President Barack Obama has said he will send troops to Cameroon in order to counter the terror group Boko Haram. The central African country was the target of an attack this past weekend. President Obama informed Congress on Wednesday it was sending 300 soldiers to Cameroon as part of the fight against the terrorist …
Multinational force announced as Boko Haram attacks continue
The presidents of Nigeria and Cameroon have announced that they will be launching a multinational army to attack and eradicate the Boko Haram militant group. Chad, Benin and Niger will also be committing troops. The announcement came after meetings between Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. …
Egypt condemns Boko Haram’s killings in Cameroon, Niger
Latest attack left more than 100 dead
The wrong uses of public health
By Dr Cesar Chelala One of my most persistent memories of my friend Albert Sabin, who developed an oral vaccine against poliomyelitis (polio), was how, when we met after one of my health-related missions overseas, he would question me about the polio situation in the country I visited. I am sure he would be dismayed …
Food crisis in Cameroon
The country ranks 150 out of 186 countries on the 2013 UNDP’s Human Development Index, which measures countries based on income, life expectancy and education.