Behind The Scenes: DanceAfrica's Spirit Walkers Prepare For a Calabash of Culture
DanceAfrica at Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts the largest African dance festival annually for 47 years, showcasing a different country each year. [ more ]
Cameroon Takes The Spotlight at This Year's DanceAfrica at BAM
DanceAfrica celebrates African dance, music, and culture at BAM, showcasing the artistic richness of Cameroon and highlighting interconnectedness across cultures. [ more ]
Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations to secure a spot in the last 16.
Ismaila Sarr and Habib Diallo scored for Senegal, while Jean-Charles Castelletto scored for Cameroon. Sadio Mane sealed the win for Senegal in stoppage time. [ more ]
Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024
Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization. [ more ]
Cameroon Starts World's First Malaria Vaccine Program For Children
Cameroon is the first country in Africa to roll out routine vaccinations for a new malaria vaccine.
The vaccine, known as Mosquirix, is only about 30% effective and requires four doses, but it is expected to dramatically reduce severe infections and hospitalizations. [ more ]
Man Utd learn whether Andre Onana will play at AFCON
Manchester United could be without goalkeeper Andre Onana for four weeks after he accepted a call-up to Cameroon's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Who are the women working for change and peace in Cameroon? DW 11/30/2023
Lawyer and women's rights activist Marthe Wandou is advocating for girls' education in Cameroon and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
Over 30% of girls in Cameroon are married before the age of 18, hindering their access to education and perpetuating gender prejudices.
Girls and women in Cameroon are also targeted by Boko Haram terrorists, leading to attacks, kidnappings, and displacement. [ more ]