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BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Wilfried Nathan Doualla: Cameroonian midfielder accused of age cheating

Doualla, a 17-year-old, made headlines for inclusion in Indomitable Lions squad.
Cameroon federation suspended 62 players for age fraud, including Doualla. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Nigeria beat Cameroon in last 16 after Lookman double

Nigeria defeats Cameroon 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ademola Lookman scores both goals for Nigeria in the match. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cameroon through after thriller against The Gambia

Cameroon came from behind to beat The Gambia and secure a spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Cameroon will face Nigeria in their next match at the tournament. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroon

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 ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Toothless Cameroon held to draw by 10-man Guinea

Cameroon held to a draw by 10-man Guinea in Africa Cup of Nations
Surprise results continue in the early stages of the tournament [ more ]
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BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa's biggest football rivalry

Cameroon has been a formidable rival for Nigeria in African football, defeating them in three different Afcon finals.
The 2000 Afcon final loss on home soil was particularly painful for Nigeria, as it went into penalties and denied them their third title. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

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 ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Public health

The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Cameroon has started rolling out routine childhood immunizations using a malaria vaccine called RTS,S or Mosquirix.
The hope is that this vaccine rollout will help relieve the burden of malaria on the country's health care system. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has started a mass vaccination campaign against malaria, the first country to do so outside of clinical trials.
The vaccine being used is called Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Public health

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 ]
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BKReader
5 months ago
Brooklyn

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 ]
ESPN.com
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Cameroon FA shocked as gov't hires new coach

Cameroon football federation expresses astonishment over sports ministry's unilateral hiring of a new coach.
FIFA prohibits government involvement in national football teams. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Public health

Cameroon Starts World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children

Cameroon is the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine in Africa.
The vaccination campaign is a milestone in efforts to curb malaria on the continent. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Chelsea

Mane set for defence of Afcon title with Senegal

Six Premier League players have been called up by Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations, including Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson.
Cameroon omitted Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting from their squad, citing a desire for continuity. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Man Utd's Onana in Cameroon squad for AFCON

Cameroon coach Rigobert Song included André Onana but dropped Eric-Maxime Choupo-Moting in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations
Choupo-Moting paid the price for missing Cameroon's last three outings [ more ]
www.90min.com
4 months ago
English Premier League

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.
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Women

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 ]
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