Cameroun news today

Here are some of the latest news from Cameroon:

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. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
• The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has arrived in Cameroon for a three-day visit. During his visit, he is expected to meet with President Paul Biya and discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation between Cameroon and the African Development Bank. (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's presence in 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, who were reportedly members of the Ambazonia separatist movement, stole weapons and ammunition from the base. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• The Cameroonian government has announced plans to launch a new national airline, Cameroon Airlines. The airline is expected to start operations in 2024 and will initially operate flights to several destinations in Africa and Europe. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
• The World Bank has approved a $150 million loan to support Cameroon's efforts to improve its energy sector. The loan will be used to finance the construction of new power plants and the upgrade of existing infrastructure. (Source: Cameroon Info)

Sports

• The Cameroonian national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The team, which is currently ranked 34th in the FIFA world rankings, defeated the Cape Verdean national team 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
• The Cameroonian basketball team has won the 2022 FIBA Africa Cup. The team, which was led by star player Christian Eyenga, defeated the Nigerian national team 76-69 in the final match. (Source: Cameroon Info)

Health

• The Cameroonian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. The campaign, which is being led by the Ministry of Public Health, aims to increase public awareness of the virus and encourage people to take precautions to prevent its spread. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)
• A new outbreak of cholera has been reported in the town of Douala, in the Littoral region. The outbreak, which has already killed several people, is believed to have been caused by contaminated water. (Source: Cameroon Post)