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Friday 19 January
Journal du Cameroun - 10h30
Head Of States Appoints Philip Ngolle Ngwese New High Commissioner To Canada
Mr Ngolle Philip Ngwese was appointed last January 19, Cameroon’s Ambassador (High Commissioner) to Canada by a presidential decree.
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Journal du Cameroun - 10h30
Head Of States Appoints Philip Ngolle Ngwese New High Commissioner To Canada
Mr Ngolle Philip Ngwese was appointed last January 19, Cameroon’s Ambassador (High Commissioner) to Canada by a presidential decree.
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Wednesday 17 January
- 12h46
Chinese Vice-Prime Minister On Official Visit To Cameroon
Yaounde will welcome a special guest this afternoon. Liu Guozhong, Chinese vice Prime minster will pay an official visit to the country of Paul Biya.
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- 12h46
Chinese Vice-Prime Minister On Official Visit To Cameroon
Yaounde will welcome a special guest this afternoon. Liu Guozhong, Chinese vice Prime minster will pay an official visit to the country of Paul Biya.
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Monday 15 January
JDC - 12h34
Interprofessional Cocoa And Coffee Council Assesses Cocoa Farming Practices In Cameroon
Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, , granted an audience to the President of the Interprofessional Cocoa and Coffee Council (ICCC), , accompanied by (ICCC Executive Secretary), (Cocoa Talks Coordinator), and (ICCC). The purpose of the meeting was to present to the Minister of Trade the conclusions of the workshop on a study conducted by the International Centre for Agricultural Research for Development on the agroforestry cocoa production model in Cameroon. The study aimed to demonstrate that the cocoa production method in Cameroon is in line with forest conservation requirements, in response to international regulations limiting deforestation associated with cocoa farming.
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JDC - 12h34
Interprofessional Cocoa And Coffee Council Assesses Cocoa Farming Practices In Cameroon
Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, , granted an audience to the President of the Interprofessional Cocoa and Coffee Council (ICCC), , accompanied by (ICCC Executive Secretary), (Cocoa Talks Coordinator), and (ICCC). The purpose of the meeting was to present to the Minister of Trade the conclusions of the workshop on a study conducted by the International Centre for Agricultural Research for Development on the agroforestry cocoa production model in Cameroon. The study aimed to demonstrate that the cocoa production method in Cameroon is in line with forest conservation requirements, in response to international regulations limiting deforestation associated with cocoa farming.
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Friday 12 January
JDC - 09h08
Cameroon-Smuggling: Customs Seized Cigarettes, Liquor
Members of the Ekok Mobile Customs Brigade in the South West Region have seized 100,000 unstamped sticks of cigarettes and 300 unstamped bottles of various brands of liquor. The seizure occurred on Tuesday, 09th January 2024 while physically inspecting vehicles coming from Nigeria. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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JDC - 09h08
Cameroon-Smuggling: Customs Seized Cigarettes, Liquor
Members of the Ekok Mobile Customs Brigade in the South West Region have seized 100,000 unstamped sticks of cigarettes and 300 unstamped bottles of various brands of liquor. The seizure occurred on Tuesday, 09th January 2024 while physically inspecting vehicles coming from Nigeria. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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Thursday 11 January
JDC - 16h10
Cameroon: Social, Leisure Centre For Elderly Refugees And Displaced People Inaugurated
First lady Chantal Biya, will attend the inauguration of the first ever social and recreational centre for the elderly, refugees and displaced persons in Yaoundé on Friday January 12, 2024.
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JDC - 16h10
Cameroon: Social, Leisure Centre For Elderly Refugees And Displaced People Inaugurated
First lady Chantal Biya, will attend the inauguration of the first ever social and recreational centre for the elderly, refugees and displaced persons in Yaoundé on Friday January 12, 2024.
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Wednesday 10 January
JDC - 09h08
Cameroon: Minister Nalova Lyonga Hands Over Textbooks To Regional Delegations
In order to promote technical and professional training, the Minister of Secondary Education, Prof Pauline Nalova Lynonga will preside over a ceremony this Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to distribute textbooks to the regional delegations of her ministry. The event will take place on the esplanade of the Lycée de Nsam in Yaounde.
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JDC - 09h08
Cameroon: Minister Nalova Lyonga Hands Over Textbooks To Regional Delegations
In order to promote technical and professional training, the Minister of Secondary Education, Prof Pauline Nalova Lynonga will preside over a ceremony this Wednesday, January 10, 2024 to distribute textbooks to the regional delegations of her ministry. The event will take place on the esplanade of the Lycée de Nsam in Yaounde.
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Tuesday 09 January
Monday 08 January
Natioanal Assembly - 15h45
National Assembly: Gérard Esso Ebengue Appointed To Head The Private Secretariat Of The Secretary General
This decision is contained in a decree issued by the President of the National Assembly, Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, last January 5, 2024. This appointment comes one month and three weeks after André Noël Essian became Secretary General of the Lower House of the Parliament. He replaces Mrs Komba Winnie Ollo Djene.
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Natioanal Assembly - 15h45
National Assembly: Gérard Esso Ebengue Appointed To Head The Private Secretariat Of The Secretary General
This decision is contained in a decree issued by the President of the National Assembly, Cavaye Yeguie Djibril, last January 5, 2024. This appointment comes one month and three weeks after André Noël Essian became Secretary General of the Lower House of the Parliament. He replaces Mrs Komba Winnie Ollo Djene.
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Friday 05 January
JDC - 09h07
Cameroun: Head Of State To Receive New Year Wishes This Afternoon
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JDC - 09h07
Cameroun: Head Of State To Receive New Year Wishes This Afternoon
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LN FOOT - 08h41
Cameroon: New look For Limbe Based-Club, Isohsa FC
The former Indomitable lionesses head coach, Joseph Ndocko recently took over Limbé-based team: Isohsa FC in the second division, MTN Elite Two. After some poor results, Joseph Ndoko’s arrival helped revive the club’s fortunes. Most notably, Ndoko’s side have won three consecutive matches, scoring eight goals and conceding just two to climb to second place in the standings.
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LN FOOT - 08h41
Cameroon: New look For Limbe Based-Club, Isohsa FC
The former Indomitable lionesses head coach, Joseph Ndocko recently took over Limbé-based team: Isohsa FC in the second division, MTN Elite Two. After some poor results, Joseph Ndoko’s arrival helped revive the club’s fortunes. Most notably, Ndoko’s side have won three consecutive matches, scoring eight goals and conceding just two to climb to second place in the standings.
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Wednesday 03 January
LauraDave Média - 14h48
Coach Nicksick Praises Francis Ngannou’s Generosity
He is not just a man of wrestling. But Francis Ngannou is also a man with a big soul so says his coach, Eric Nicksick. Nicksick made this clear in an interview in which he talked about the token of appreciation Francis showed him some days after his fight with Tyson Fury. A fight that earned a lot of money for both athletes according to Eric Nicksick and further declares, “It is more money than I have ever received from an athlete. When I saw my bank account, I was literally in tears because he changed my life.”
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LauraDave Média - 14h48
Coach Nicksick Praises Francis Ngannou’s Generosity
He is not just a man of wrestling. But Francis Ngannou is also a man with a big soul so says his coach, Eric Nicksick. Nicksick made this clear in an interview in which he talked about the token of appreciation Francis showed him some days after his fight with Tyson Fury. A fight that earned a lot of money for both athletes according to Eric Nicksick and further declares, “It is more money than I have ever received from an athlete. When I saw my bank account, I was literally in tears because he changed my life.”
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Mail Online - 12h12
AFCON 2023: Manchester United Set To Retain Andre Onana
Manchester United is planning to keep André Onana in goal for the match against Tottenham at Old Trafford on January 14 . Just 24 hours later, Cameroon will play its first game at the African Cup of Nations. Indomitable Lions opening game will be against Guinea, Conakry. The club is currently discussing the matter with the Cameroun Football Federation.
It should be remembered that clubs were obliged to release African players for the AFCON on January 01, but after initial negotiations, FECAFOOT agreed that Onana would be available for the FA Cup third-round tie against Wigan on January 8.
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Mail Online - 12h12
AFCON 2023: Manchester United Set To Retain Andre Onana
Manchester United is planning to keep André Onana in goal for the match against Tottenham at Old Trafford on January 14 . Just 24 hours later, Cameroon will play its first game at the African Cup of Nations. Indomitable Lions opening game will be against Guinea, Conakry. The club is currently discussing the matter with the Cameroun Football Federation.
It should be remembered that clubs were obliged to release African players for the AFCON on January 01, but after initial negotiations, FECAFOOT agreed that Onana would be available for the FA Cup third-round tie against Wigan on January 8.
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Sunday 31 December
Francis Ngannou - 08h43
Cameroon: 1,342 Children Smile Thanks To Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou and the foundation that bears his name decided to give gifts to 1,342 children from different backgrounds as part of the end of year celebrations. The event took place on Saturday 30 December. The children were aged from one to 12. “Thank you to everyone who helped us make this event possible, thank you to the Foundation staff who worked tirelessly for weeks to put the whole operation together, thank you to all the parents who brought their children and a big thank you to everyone who worked hard to help us coordinate this event. And last but not least, thank you to all the children who arrived cheerful, happy and full of enthusiasm, making this sunny day even brighter,” Francis Ngannou wrote.
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Francis Ngannou - 08h43
Cameroon: 1,342 Children Smile Thanks To Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou and the foundation that bears his name decided to give gifts to 1,342 children from different backgrounds as part of the end of year celebrations. The event took place on Saturday 30 December. The children were aged from one to 12. “Thank you to everyone who helped us make this event possible, thank you to the Foundation staff who worked tirelessly for weeks to put the whole operation together, thank you to all the parents who brought their children and a big thank you to everyone who worked hard to help us coordinate this event. And last but not least, thank you to all the children who arrived cheerful, happy and full of enthusiasm, making this sunny day even brighter,” Francis Ngannou wrote.
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Friday 29 December
Journalducameroun.com - 17h17
Head of State receives letters of Credence from several ambassadors
The Head of State HE Paul Biya received today Letters of Credence from Lorraine Anderson, the Canadian High Commissioner to Cameroon, Nam Ki-Wook, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and Barry Robert Lowen, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Journalducameroun.com - 17h17
Head of State receives letters of Credence from several ambassadors
The Head of State HE Paul Biya received today Letters of Credence from Lorraine Anderson, the Canadian High Commissioner to Cameroon, Nam Ki-Wook, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and Barry Robert Lowen, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Journalducameroun.com - 17h06
The Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency,Samuel Mvondo Ayolo presides the ceremony to bid farewell to the Indomitable Lions
Représentative of the Head of State, Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo presides the ceremony by the state to bid farewell to the Indomitable Lions as they embark on a journey to win their 6th title at the AFCON
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Journalducameroun.com - 17h06
The Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency,Samuel Mvondo Ayolo presides the ceremony to bid farewell to the Indomitable Lions
Représentative of the Head of State, Minister, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency, Samuel Mvondo Ayolo presides the ceremony by the state to bid farewell to the Indomitable Lions as they embark on a journey to win their 6th title at the AFCON
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The Cameroonian - 15h23
Cameroon: Cassava Flour Project Presented To The Gov’t
The Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, granted this week an audience to Pafic company promoter, Bertin Tchoffo. The launch of this cassava flour production project was the pretext for the audience. Bertin Tchoffo was able to explain to the member of the government how he will be able to come out with the production 20 tonnes of flour a day, that is 600 tonnes a month, on a 20-hectare plot of land. A project of this kind could easily ease the socio-economic situation in the country, where inflation is on the rise for a number of food items.
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The Cameroonian - 15h23
Cameroon: Cassava Flour Project Presented To The Gov’t
The Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, granted this week an audience to Pafic company promoter, Bertin Tchoffo. The launch of this cassava flour production project was the pretext for the audience. Bertin Tchoffo was able to explain to the member of the government how he will be able to come out with the production 20 tonnes of flour a day, that is 600 tonnes a month, on a 20-hectare plot of land. A project of this kind could easily ease the socio-economic situation in the country, where inflation is on the rise for a number of food items.
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ESPN - 14h36
2023 AFCON: André Onana Seeks ToLimit Time Away From Man UTD
André Onana does not want to join the Indomitable Lions before January 1, according to the English gazette, ESPN. The Manchester United goalkeeper is in talks with the Cameroon Football Federation to join the squad in Saudi Arabia after January 8 so that he can be in action against Wigan and help his struggling club.
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ESPN - 14h36
2023 AFCON: André Onana Seeks ToLimit Time Away From Man UTD
André Onana does not want to join the Indomitable Lions before January 1, according to the English gazette, ESPN. The Manchester United goalkeeper is in talks with the Cameroon Football Federation to join the squad in Saudi Arabia after January 8 so that he can be in action against Wigan and help his struggling club.
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Actu Cameroun - 09h14
Cameroon: Investment Promotion Agency GM, Marthe Angeline Minja, Is No More
This morning in Morocco, the first ever Director General of the Investment Promotion Agency passed away. According to a source close to the family, Marthe Angeline Minja succumbed to a stroke. She had suffered a stroke about a month ago. She was unable to recover and was evacuated to Morocco. The former Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism was appointed to the Investment Promotion Agency in 2010.
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Actu Cameroun - 09h14
Cameroon: Investment Promotion Agency GM, Marthe Angeline Minja, Is No More
This morning in Morocco, the first ever Director General of the Investment Promotion Agency passed away. According to a source close to the family, Marthe Angeline Minja succumbed to a stroke. She had suffered a stroke about a month ago. She was unable to recover and was evacuated to Morocco. The former Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism was appointed to the Investment Promotion Agency in 2010.
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Wednesday 27 December
- 10h14
English Premier League: Aston Villa Crushed By André Onana’s Manchester UTD
If there is a side to beat in the Premier League this period, it is Aston Villa. Since the season began, Spanish coach Unai Emery‘s side have managed to get rid of the teams like Arsenal and Manchester City. And yesterday it was Manchester United‘s turn. Due to the club’s poor performances in recent weeks, the game was a foregone conclusion for many bookmakers. But it is never a good idea to sell the skin of the bear before you have killed it. Goalkeeper André Onana‘s side proved that by coming from behind to win 2-3.
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- 10h14
English Premier League: Aston Villa Crushed By André Onana’s Manchester UTD
If there is a side to beat in the Premier League this period, it is Aston Villa. Since the season began, Spanish coach Unai Emery‘s side have managed to get rid of the teams like Arsenal and Manchester City. And yesterday it was Manchester United‘s turn. Due to the club’s poor performances in recent weeks, the game was a foregone conclusion for many bookmakers. But it is never a good idea to sell the skin of the bear before you have killed it. Goalkeeper André Onana‘s side proved that by coming from behind to win 2-3.
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- 09h51
Cameroon: Minister Ketcha Courtes Inaugurates New Road Network
Last December 26, the Minister for Urban Development and the Gouvernor of the Adamaoua region inaugurated seven sections of road in the Ngaoundéré 2 communal area. They were built as part of the project for the development of inclusive and resilient cities. The road has a total length of 7,049 km and will cover almost four neighborhoods of the town, and is the result of cooperation between Cameroon and the World Bank.
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- 09h51
Cameroon: Minister Ketcha Courtes Inaugurates New Road Network
Last December 26, the Minister for Urban Development and the Gouvernor of the Adamaoua region inaugurated seven sections of road in the Ngaoundéré 2 communal area. They were built as part of the project for the development of inclusive and resilient cities. The road has a total length of 7,049 km and will cover almost four neighborhoods of the town, and is the result of cooperation between Cameroon and the World Bank.
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Tuesday 26 December
Journalducameroun.com - 17h33
Consumer Prices increased in Cameroon by 7.5% in November 2023
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Journalducameroun.com - 17h33
Consumer Prices increased in Cameroon by 7.5% in November 2023
Read the full report from the National Institute of Statistics HERE
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- 13h54
Cameroon: School Feeding Programme Under Evaluation
More than 60 people attended a workshop held last week in Mbankomo, Centre Region, to present the McGovern-Dole (MGD) International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Project. The workshop was opened by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Basic Education, Adams Daniel Oyono. The event was attended by the US Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher John Lamora. With the distribution of 25 million food rations to 180,000 pupils in 240 schools in the East, North, Adamaoua and North-West regions, among others, the project has had positive results. It has also led to an increase in the enrolment rate in the target schools.
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- 13h54
Cameroon: School Feeding Programme Under Evaluation
More than 60 people attended a workshop held last week in Mbankomo, Centre Region, to present the McGovern-Dole (MGD) International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Project. The workshop was opened by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Basic Education, Adams Daniel Oyono. The event was attended by the US Ambassador to Cameroon, Christopher John Lamora. With the distribution of 25 million food rations to 180,000 pupils in 240 schools in the East, North, Adamaoua and North-West regions, among others, the project has had positive results. It has also led to an increase in the enrolment rate in the target schools.
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Friday 22 December
- 13h33
Cinema: Vin Diesel Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Former Assistant
A former assistant to Hollywood actor, Vin Diesel filed a sexual assault complaint against the actor on Thursday 20 December, claiming that he groped her and pinned her against the wall of an Atlanta hotel room during the filming of the fifth “Fast & Furious” movie in 2010.
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- 13h33
Cinema: Vin Diesel Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Former Assistant
A former assistant to Hollywood actor, Vin Diesel filed a sexual assault complaint against the actor on Thursday 20 December, claiming that he groped her and pinned her against the wall of an Atlanta hotel room during the filming of the fifth “Fast & Furious” movie in 2010.
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Tuesday 19 December
- 14h34
Cameroon-Nguon: Next Edition Scheduled From November 29 to December 08, 2024
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- 14h34
Cameroon-Nguon: Next Edition Scheduled From November 29 to December 08, 2024
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- 13h43
2023 AFCON: Trophy In Cameroon
The trophy of the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations arrived in Cameroon. It was presented last Monday afternoon at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex during a ceremony chaired by Minister of Sports and Physical education, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, personal representative of the Head of State. The next stop is in Douala where the trophy will be presented to administrative officials as well as the general public. The 20223 Africa Cup of Nations kick off will be given on January 13, 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire.
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- 13h43
2023 AFCON: Trophy In Cameroon
The trophy of the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations arrived in Cameroon. It was presented last Monday afternoon at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex during a ceremony chaired by Minister of Sports and Physical education, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi, personal representative of the Head of State. The next stop is in Douala where the trophy will be presented to administrative officials as well as the general public. The 20223 Africa Cup of Nations kick off will be given on January 13, 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Friday 15 December
- 16h05
Pope Francis Underscores Need For AI Regulation Deal
In a statement last Thursday, December 14, Pope Francis called for a binding global treaty on artificial intelligence, lauding its potential benefits while warning of its raw potential for destruction. He commented on the pitfalls of placing in human hands a “vast array of options, including some that may pose a risk to our survival and endanger our common home.”
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- 16h05
Pope Francis Underscores Need For AI Regulation Deal
In a statement last Thursday, December 14, Pope Francis called for a binding global treaty on artificial intelligence, lauding its potential benefits while warning of its raw potential for destruction. He commented on the pitfalls of placing in human hands a “vast array of options, including some that may pose a risk to our survival and endanger our common home.”
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- 13h13
Cameroon: ISHOSA FC Appoints New Manager
For some time now, he has been away from the dugout. The new coach of ISHOSA FC of Limbe is former Cameroon women’s national team coach Joseph Ndoko. The club plays in Cameroon’s second division: MTN Elite 2. The former Aigle Royalde la Menoua coach has set his sights on taking the club up to the first division by the end of the season.
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- 13h13
Cameroon: ISHOSA FC Appoints New Manager
For some time now, he has been away from the dugout. The new coach of ISHOSA FC of Limbe is former Cameroon women’s national team coach Joseph Ndoko. The club plays in Cameroon’s second division: MTN Elite 2. The former Aigle Royalde la Menoua coach has set his sights on taking the club up to the first division by the end of the season.
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Monday 11 December
- 10h26
MTN Elite 1: New Victory For Young Sport Academy
After complaining in recent weeks about being disadvantaged by playing their home games outside Bamenda, the club ended the weekend with a smile on its face. A hat-trick from Mujibi Rahama and a goal from Yemdjeu Francky gave the club a 4-0 win over Apejes de Mfou on matchday 11 of the MTN Elite One.
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- 10h26
MTN Elite 1: New Victory For Young Sport Academy
After complaining in recent weeks about being disadvantaged by playing their home games outside Bamenda, the club ended the weekend with a smile on its face. A hat-trick from Mujibi Rahama and a goal from Yemdjeu Francky gave the club a 4-0 win over Apejes de Mfou on matchday 11 of the MTN Elite One.
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Friday 08 December
- 16h02
Cameroon-Parliament: Ministers Defend Their Spending Plans For 2024
Following the presentation by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute of the government’s economic, social and cultural programme for 2024 and the main features of the draft budget, the other members of the government took turns appearing before the Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly since Friday December 01. The ministers presented and defended their action plans and the resources needed to implement them. The total budget amounts to 6,740.1 billion FCFA.
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- 16h02
Cameroon-Parliament: Ministers Defend Their Spending Plans For 2024
Following the presentation by Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute of the government’s economic, social and cultural programme for 2024 and the main features of the draft budget, the other members of the government took turns appearing before the Finance and Budget Committee of the National Assembly since Friday December 01. The ministers presented and defended their action plans and the resources needed to implement them. The total budget amounts to 6,740.1 billion FCFA.