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Aug 4, 2026

Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya reshuffles military leadership after 58-day absence from public view

President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, has ordered a major military reshuffle through presidential decrees, replacing commanders in four of Cameroon's five joint military regions and promoting the Presidential Guard chief to brigadier general. The moves come as Biya has not been seen publicly for nearly two months, reportedly staying in Switzerland, sparking growing unease about his prolonged absence.

Aug 4, 2026·9 sources
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Aug 3, 2026

US State Department to Close Five Consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada

The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five foreign diplomatic missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint. The closures include consulates in Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; St. George's, Grenada; and one location in Canada.

Aug 3, 2026·9 sources
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Jul 6, 2026

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks after World Cup match

France captain Kylian Mbappé called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla 'despicable' and 'racist' after she referred to him as a 'colonised Cameroonian' on social media following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The French Football Federation also condemned the remarks.

Jul 6, 2026·7 sources
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Apr 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Tyrants Ravaging the World' in Pointed Africa Speech

Pope Leo XIV delivered unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon blasting leaders who spend billions on wars, in comments widely seen as directed at US President Trump following their recent public dispute. The Pope urged Cameroon to tackle corruption and called for peace during his four-nation Africa tour.

Apr 18, 2026·11 sources
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Apr 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First Papal Visit to Algeria

Pope Leo XIV embarked on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, calling for forgiveness in a speech paying tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from France. The visit marks the opening of an 11-day, four-nation African tour.

Apr 13, 2026·7 sources
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Apr 6, 2026

Democratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Deportees from US

The DRC government announced it will receive migrants deported from the United States under Trump's third-country deportation program, becoming the latest African nation to sign such an agreement.

Apr 6, 2026·2 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Neighboring countries in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community rely on Cameroon's Douala port, as well as Cameroonian fuel and food supplies.
  • ▪Mamadou Mota, vice-president of the opposition CRM party, criticized President Paul Biya's absence, stating it has created a glaring institutional vacuum in Cameroon.
  • ▪Cameroon's ruling party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, convened a rare meeting of senior officials in July 2026 amid mounting criticism over President Paul Biya's prolonged absence.

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Pope Leo XIV
U.S. domestic politics around Iran war

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