Yaounde News Cameroon assumes presidency of the African Union's Peace and Security Council, with President Paul Biya pledging to mediate crises in Chad and Central African Republic. The International Court of Justice rules in favor of Cameroon in its maritime border dispute with Nigeria, granting full rights to the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula. UNESCO adds Yaoundé's Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Botanical Garden to its World Heritage List, recognizing its unique biodiversity conservation efforts. The World Bank approves $300 million for urban development projects in Yaoundé, while France pledges additional military support to combat Boko Haram insurgents in the Far North region. Tensions escalate with Equatorial Guinea over illegal fishing in shared waters. Economic NewsCameroon's economy grows by 4.2% in Q2 2025, driven by construction, agriculture and recovering oil exports. The XAF remains stable at 655 to the euro. Inflation drops to 5.8%, though food prices remain high in Yaoundé's markets. The new Yaoundé-Douala highway opens, reducing travel time between cities to 2.5 hours. Chinese firm CHEC begins construction on the $1.2 billion Yaoundé Sky Train project, expected to create 5,000 jobs. Unemployment stands at 23% nationally, with youth unemployment at 38% in the capital. Political NewsPrime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute reshuffles cabinet, replacing 8 ministers amid growing criticism of government inefficiency. Yaoundé city council launches "Operation Clean Capital" to address chronic waste management problems, deploying 500 new sanitation workers. Opposition leader Maurice Kamto calls for nationwide protests over delayed electoral reforms. Security forces clash with Anglophone activists in Bastos neighborhood, leaving 3 injured. Entertainment NewsYaoundé hosts the 10th edition of the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF), showcasing 50 African films. Local director Jean-Pierre Bekolo's "The President's Cook" wins top prize. New nightclub "Le Mont Fébé" opens in the upscale Odza district, featuring live jazz performances. Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa performs to sold-out crowd at Yaoundé Conference Center. National Theater presents "The Lion of Bangoulap," a historical drama about King Njoya. Election NewsElectoral body ELECAM begins biometric voter registration for February 2026 municipal elections. Opposition parties form "United Front" coalition to challenge ruling CPDM party's dominance in Yaoundé. Preparations begin for 2025 senatorial elections, with CPDM expected to maintain majority. EU election observers denied visas amid government claims of "interference." Legal NewsMilitary court sentences 15 Boko Haram militants to life imprisonment for January bombings. Supreme Court rules that former ministers can be prosecuted for corruption after leaving office. Yaoundé appeals court orders compensation for victims of 2020 Ngarbuh massacre. New cybercrime law imposes heavy fines for "spreading false information" online. Forecast for Yaoundé
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Final NotesYaoundé presents a study in contrasts - a bustling political capital grappling with infrastructure challenges while hosting vibrant cultural events. As election season approaches, political tensions rise alongside ambitious development projects. The city's educated youth increasingly demand opportunities and reform, even as traditional power structures remain entrenched. With major international recognition for its conservation efforts and growing regional influence, Cameroon's capital stands at a crossroads between progress and continuity. |
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