Cameroon news update
Here are some recent news updates from Cameroon:
Politics
- The Cameroonian government has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the ongoing crisis in the English-speaking regions of the country. The dialogue is expected to bring together representatives from the government, opposition parties, and civil society organizations to discuss the issues and find a peaceful solution. (Source: BBC News)
- The Cameroonian President, Paul Biya, has appointed a new Prime Minister, Joseph Ngute, to replace the outgoing Prime Minister, Philémon Yang. Ngute is a member of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) party. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
Security
- The Cameroonian military has launched a new operation to combat the Boko Haram insurgency in the Far North region of the country. The operation, code-named "Operation Epervier," aims to eliminate the terrorist group's presence in the region and protect civilians. (Source: Cameroon Info)
- A group of armed separatists has attacked a military convoy in the English-speaking region of Cameroon, killing several soldiers and civilians. The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in the region, which has been plagued by separatist unrest and violence. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Economy
- The Cameroonian government has announced plans to launch a new economic stimulus package to boost the country's economy. The package, which is expected to be worth several billion CFA francs, will focus on infrastructure development, agriculture, and small and medium-sized enterprises. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
- The Cameroonian Central Bank has raised interest rates to combat inflation and stabilize the country's currency. The move is expected to help reduce the country's high inflation rate, which has been driven by a shortage of foreign exchange and a rise in food prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The Cameroonian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of cholera in the country. The campaign, which is being led by the Ministry of Public Health, aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities, as well as provide treatment and vaccination to affected communities. (Source: Cameroon Info)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Cameroon is one of the countries in the African region that is at high risk of Ebola outbreaks. The WHO has called on the Cameroonian government to strengthen its surveillance and response systems to prevent the spread of the disease. (Source: WHO)
Sports
- The Cameroonian national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Cameroon. The team, which is currently ranked 34th in the FIFA world rankings, will be looking to win its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2002. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The Cameroonian basketball team has won the 2022 FIBA Africa Cup, defeating Nigeria 76-69 in the final. The win marks Cameroon's first FIBA Africa Cup title since 1995. (Source: FIBA)