Christian Koloko's path to the NBA is a story of resilience and adaptability. Born in Douala, Cameroon, he spent his early years in Central Africa, attending Collège Libermann. His journey took a significant turn when he moved to the United States in 2017, enrolling at Birmingham High School in California. Despite not knowing English initially, he thrived, showcasing...
Gizzard is a popular food choice for many in Cameroon, enjoyed by people of all ages. However, this tasty chicken part might be hiding some serious health risks. Recent research has shown that gizzards can contain harmful substances like mycotoxins and heavy metals. The study looked at gizzards from chickens raised in three different regions of Cameroon. They tested...
Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects the brain and causes repeated seizures. In Cameroon, there isn't much information about how this condition affects children. A recent study tried to fill this gap by looking at cases from a major hospital. The study found that seizures in children can happen for many reasons. Some kids might have a family history of epi...
In Cameroon, Paul Biya, aged 92, recently secured his eighth term as president. This victory is met with widespread skepticism, given the country's struggles with violence, corruption, and poor leadership. Biya's lengthy reign, spanning over four decades, has seen him serve as both prime minister and president, making him the longest-serving leader alive today. Many ...
Tanzania's recent elections have sparked controversy and unrest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday, but the ceremony lacked public attendance. Hassan claims she won with 98% of the vote on October 29. However, the country's largest opposition party, Chadema, was barred from participating. Its leader, Tundu Lissu, faces treason charges. Deogratias ...
In Cameroon, things are heating up after a recent election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a key opposition figure, revealed that soldiers who support him have taken him to a safe place. This might mean that the army is divided, which is a big deal. Tchiroma had been stuck in his home in Garoua since the election on October 12. He says he won, but that's not what the officia...
Cameroon is in a tough spot. The country's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, is not happy. He says the recent election was not fair. The Constitutional Council said President Paul Biya won. But Tchiroma thinks this is not true. He believes his party won by a lot. He said this in a video message on Facebook. He also said the people of Cameroon won, not just him...
In a move that has stirred both controversy and resignation, Paul Biya, the world's oldest president, has been announced as the victor in Cameroon's recent presidential election. With nearly 54% of the vote, Biya, now 92 years old, has secured an eighth term in office. If he completes this term, he will be nearly 100 years old when he steps down. This election was s...
In Cameroon, things are heating up as the government locks up opposition figures. Around 30 people, including politicians and activists, have been taken into custody. These individuals are connected to Issa Tchiroma, who ran against the long-time president, Paul Biya. The arrests happened just before the election results were set to be announced. The people arrested...
Across Africa, a striking contrast is unfolding. Some of the world's oldest leaders are at the helm of nations with some of the youngest populations. This age gap has sparked debates and demands for change, especially from the younger generation. In Cameroon, President Paul Biya, at 92, has been in power since 1982. His long rule has seen centralized governance and ...