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Cameroon

Cameroon, located in central Africa and governed by President Paul Biya, is grappling with a separatist conflict in its Anglophone regions that is causing a humanitarian crisis.

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John Mahama's supporters are seen dancing in the streets after his victory

Mahama's win in Ghana emboldens Africa's opposition parties

Mahama's win in Ghana emboldens Africa's opposition parties

John Mahama's win has sparked enthusiasm across Africa, but experts warn opposition parties must focus on voters.
PoliticsDecember 12, 2024
EP4: What was the 1958 Anlu Rebellion?

Fighting back: What was the 1958 Anlu Rebellion?

Fighting back: What was the 1958 Anlu Rebellion?

Women forced a colonial government to back down from unpopular farming directives.
HistoryDecember 5, 202401:19 min
EP3: The Dahomey Mutiny

How women resisted German colonialism in Cameroon

How women resisted German colonialism in Cameroon

We look at Cameroonian female resistance, from the Dahomey Revolt to the battle to return the Ngonnso sculpture.
HistoryDecember 5, 202411:22 min
EP3: The Dahomey Mutiny

The Dahomey Mutiny

The Dahomey Mutiny

In 1893, Dahomey men and women revolted against abuse by German colonial officers in Cameroon.
HistoryDecember 4, 202401:29 min
A woman hands out freshly filtered drinking water from a water dispenser in colorful cups to her pupils in Cameroon.

How communities in Cameroon use sand to clean their water

How communities in Cameroon use sand to clean their water

An initiative is helping to clean up drinking water in Cameroon with sand and ceramic filters.
Food SecurityNovember 27, 202404:08 min
Cameroonian President Paul Biya waves at the crowd who cheer as he walks through an airport. Behind him, Chinese soldiers raise their swords in honor of his arrival.

Cameroon: Defying death rumors, Biya still president at 91

Cameroon: Defying death rumors, Biya still president at 91

At 91, Paul Biya is rarely seen in public. Opposition figures worry that simmering conflicts may worsen after his reign.
PoliticsOctober 22, 2024
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A view of surgeon Georges Bwelle, travelling in the back of a van

One doctor's mission to supply health care in rural Cameroon

For years, doctor Georges Bwelle has been providing critical health care free of charge to poor communities in Cameroon.
HealthSeptember 12, 202404:22 min
Berlin train driver Martin Dibobe stands by his train in Berlin

The man who revealed the flaws of German colonial ambitions

Quane Martin Dibobe became a pioneering human rights activist and challenged Germany's exploitative colonialism.
HistoryFebruary 22, 2024
File photo shows the Adolph Woermann steamer docking

How German merchants drove colonialism in West Africa

German businessmen saw immense profits in colonial-era trading, and could count on German military support.
HistoryJanuary 30, 2024
A nurse prepares to administer a malaria vaccine to infant

Cameroon rolls out vaccine against malaria

It will be offered free of charge to all children under 6 months old, but persuading some parents will be a challenge.
HealthJanuary 25, 202402:19 min
A mother holds her crying baby while it gets a shot in the leg from a nurse

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon

Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized.
HealthJanuary 22, 2024
Sign showing the town of Lüderitz

Shady deals: How German colonists bought an empire in Africa

Dodgy land contracts by German merchants helped legitimize German colonial claims in Africa.
HistoryDecember 6, 2023
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