Camerounian news

Here are some recent news headlines from Cameroon:

Politics

• Cameroon's President Paul Biya has been re-elected for a seventh term, winning 71.3% of the vote in the February 2020 presidential election. (Source: BBC News)
• The African Union has suspended Cameroon's membership due to the country's political crisis and human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Security

• The Cameroonian military has launched a crackdown on separatist fighters in the English-speaking regions of the country, leading to reports of human rights abuses and displacement of civilians. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• A group of Cameroonian soldiers has been kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in the Far North region of the country. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• Cameroon's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 2.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The Cameroonian government has launched a plan to revitalize the country's economy, including investments in infrastructure and agriculture. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)

Health

• Cameroon has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with over 10,000 confirmed cases and 200 deaths as of March 2021. (Source: World Health Organization)
• The Cameroonian government has launched a vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 60% of the population by the end of 2021. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)

Sports

• The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have qualified for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022. (Source: CAF Online)
• The Cameroonian football team has been banned from international competitions by FIFA due to government interference in the country's football federation. (Source: BBC Sport)

Other News

• A severe drought has affected many parts of Cameroon, leading to food shortages and displacement of communities. (Source: ReliefWeb)
• The Cameroonian government has launched a campaign to promote the use of renewable energy, including solar and hydroelectric power. (Source: Cameroon Tribune)