World Nov 03 Africa’s latest elections end with crackdowns on opposition and disputed results By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Oct 27 At 92, world’s oldest president wins Cameroon’s election again Paul Biya has won reelection, the country's top court said Monday, after days of protesters' clashes with security forces left at least four people dead as opposition supporters demanded credible results. By Nalova Akua, Ngala Killian Chimtom, Associated Press
World Oct 12 Cameroon voters decide whether to extend rule of world’s oldest president Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92. He first came to power in 1982 following the resignation of Cameroon’s first president. Results are expected at the latest by Oct. 26. By Nalova Akua, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World Jul 14 President of Cameroon seeks 8th term at age of 92 Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, announces he will seek an eighth term in October's elections. By Wilson McMakin, Nalova Akua, Associated Press
Nation Nov 17 Watch 4:57 Cameroonian refugee family finds new start after reuniting in Wisconsin After a desperate journey from war-torn Cameroon through the U.S. asylum system, one man is starting a new life with his family in Wisconsin. Jane McCauley of PBS Wisconsin reports.
Jan 22 Cameroon kicks off world’s first malaria vaccine program for children By Associated Press The campaign is being described as a milestone in the decades-long effort to curb malaria on the continent, which accounts for 95% of the world's deaths from the disease. Continue reading
Oct 22 Floods in West and Central Africa destroy crops, worsening hunger outlook By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Above-average rainfall and devastating flooding have affected 5 million people this year in 19 countries across West and Central Africa, according to a new U.N. World Food Program situation report. Continue reading
Apr 15 Cameroonians in U.S. granted temporary protection from deporation By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department said Friday it will temporarily shield people from deportation back to Cameroon, saying extreme violence between government forces and armed separatists in the African nation made it unsafe for them to return. Continue reading
Nov 07 79 kidnapped Cameroon students freed, but school closed amid security concerns By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press The students were abducted Sunday night in part of Cameroon that is beset by violence and instability by armed separatists who want to create a breakaway state called Ambazonia. Continue reading
Nov 05 At least 79 students kidnapped from school in Cameroon By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press Armed separatists kidnapped children age 11-17 and three staff members from a Presbyterian school in a troubled English-speaking region of Cameroon, the governor said Monday. Continue reading