Moki Edwin Kindzeka
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 08:13
The countries around Lake Chad in central Africa say they will create a joint task force to combat arms trafficking, terrorism and cross-border attacks as tensions escalate in the region.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:32
Cameroon's military is bringing home the last of some 2,000 Muslim citizens who had taken refuge in the Cameroonian ambassador's residence in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR). They tell stories of atrocities committed by the anti-balaka Christian militias in CAR.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:51
Cameroon has started cleaning its payroll of so-called "ghost workers" who are believed to cost the country $12 million every month. But the effort appears to also have impacted legitimate government workers especially those in the military - who say they are not getting paid.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 07:58
The government of Cameroon is denying that former Seleka rebels from the Central African Republic have attacked its border town of Garoua Boulai. Officials are trying to calm panic-stricken residents who say they witnessed the fighters enter their town and set off explosives.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 08:08
The government of Cameroon said it has deployed troops to its eastern border with the Central African Republic to stop rebels from entering the country.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 07:32
Central African Republic President Michel Djotodia has dispatched special envoys to neighboring countries to make a plea for assistance in stabilizing the country. Lawlessness has been spiraling out of control since Djotodia and his Seleka rebels seized power in March. CAR envoy Idriss Salao visited Cameroon just after armed men from his country crossed the border and fought with forces in Cameroon resulting in seven deaths.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:00
Residents of eastern Cameroon say armed men dressed as soldiers from the Central African Republic have attacked military installations and markets. The government of Cameroon says seven people were killed in the attack and a few arrests were made.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 08:37
Cameroon's President Paul Biya is celebrating more than three decades in power. The octogenarian became president of the West African nation 31 years ago when his predecessor, Ahmadou Ahijo, resigned. Critics have often criticized Biya for failing to hand over power, democratically or otherwise. Now, opposition political parties are using the anniversary to ask him to prepare a smooth transition to democratic rule.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:06
Central African heads of state are meeting in Chad on Monday to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Central African Republic. The summit follows a special U.N. mission to the CAR that confirmed the dire situation faced by hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 07:36
Thousands of Christians in Cameroon no longer have places to worship as the government continues to crack down on illegal churches for what it says are activities that have nothing to do with preaching the word of God. But pastors of these churches said they are being targeted because they criticize the government of President Paul Biya, who has been in power for more than 30 years.