The Cameroonian government has announced a significant reduction in civil service recruitment for 2025, planning to hire only 2,860 new civil servants—a 39% decrease compared to the previous year. This decision, outlined in an internal memo from the Prime Minister’s Office, reflects ongoing efforts to streamline public sector employment amid economic challenges. The reduction amounts […]
Monthly Archives: April 2025
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Robbery at Money Exchange Office in Douala’s Akwa Community Leaves Several Injured Douala, Cameroon – A violent robbery occurred today in the bustling Akwa community of Douala, at a money exchange office, leaving several individuals injured and the money exchange agency losing over 200 million CFA francs. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local […]
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The U.S. administration has ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroonians, affecting approximately 7,900 individuals who were granted temporary safety in the United States. This decision has raised concerns among human rights organizations and advocacy groups, who are urging the government to reconsider the move. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it was […]
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In Douala’s Darkar market, rising inflation is making once-affordable meals increasingly inaccessible to many. Stalls that once offered diverse foodstuffs are now seeing fewer customers, as the cost of basic ingredients soars. This economic strain is affecting daily life, particularly for low-income families. At the Darkar market in Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, stalls […]
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U.S. Republican Representatives Bill Huizenga and Dan Meuser have introduced legislation aimed at blocking International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries, including Cameroon. The move comes amid a dispute over the Bank of Central African States’ (BEAC) new regulations requiring international oil companies to deposit environmental restoration funds into BEAC-controlled accounts. Critics […]