Cameroon news this morning
Here are some of the top news stories from Cameroon this morning:
Politics
- The Cameroonian government has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the ongoing crisis in the English-speaking regions. The dialogue is expected to bring together representatives from the government, opposition parties, and civil society organizations to discuss the issues and find a solution. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
- The President of the Republic, Paul Biya, has appointed a new Prime Minister, Joseph Ngute, to replace Philemon Yang. Ngute is a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) party. (Source: Cameroon Info)
Security
- The Cameroonian military has launched a new operation to combat Boko Haram insurgents in the Far North region. The operation, code-named "Operation Epervier", aims to eliminate the terrorist group and restore peace to the region. (Source: Cameroon Post)
- A group of armed men has attacked a military base in the town of Bamenda, in the North-West region. The attackers, believed to be separatist fighters, killed several soldiers and destroyed military equipment. (Source: The Guardian)
Economy
- The Cameroonian government has announced plans to increase the price of fuel by 10%. The increase is expected to take effect from next month and is aimed at reducing the country's dependence on imported fuel. (Source: Cameroon Business)
- The African Development Bank has approved a loan of $100 million to support Cameroon's agricultural sector. The loan will be used to improve agricultural productivity and increase food security in the country. (Source: African Development Bank)
Sports
- The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the Comoros Islands 2-0 in a playoff match. The team will now participate in the tournament, which will be held in Cameroon next year. (Source: Cameroon Football Federation)
- The Cameroon Basketball Federation has announced the squad for the upcoming FIBA AfroBasket tournament. The team will compete against other African nations in the tournament, which will be held in Rwanda next month. (Source: Cameroon Basketball Federation)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Cameroon this morning.