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February 1, 2026, 11:25 am
Army Facilitates Return of Nigerian Refugees From Cameroon
- [Premium Times] The repatriation, according to a statement issued on Thursday morning, was conducted by the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North-east.
All of Africa Today - January 29, 2026
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Cameroon in Shock After Suspected Separatist Attack
- [DW] Eight children were killed in an attack on a remote village in Cameroon's North West has shocked the nation. But there appears no end in sight to the separatist conflict in the Anglophone regions.
How Cameroon's Contested Elections Affected Border Communities in Nigeria, CAR, Chad
- [Premium Times] Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon.
A Gathering Impunity
- [CFR] Geopolitical transformation appears to have induced political license across Africa.
Cameroon FA Suspends Five Match Officials Over Controversial Refereeing
- [Independent (Kampala)] Yaounde -- Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended four referees and a match inspector following contentious refereeing decisions during a game in the country's flagship football tournament, the MTN Elite One Championship.
Army Rescues 18 Abducted Cameroon-Bound Passengers
- [Premium Times] Abduction for ransom has become one of the top crimes in Nigeria, with just anyone being a target.
#Afcon2025 - Morocco Roar Past Cameroon to Reach Semis, Ndiaye Strike Sends Senegal Into Last Four
- [CAF] The Atlas Lions roared past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win over on Friday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to secure a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Diaz and Saibari Take Morocco Past Cameroon Into the Semis At Cup of Nations
- [RFI] Hosts Morocco moved into the semi-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday night following a 2-0 win over Cameroon at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
Hosts Morocco Beat Cameroon to Storm Afcon Semi-Finals
- [Nile Post] Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a dominant display against Cameroon in Rabat.
Afcon 2025 - Quarter-Finals Set for Fierce Battles
- [CAF] The quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 bring together a collection of teams whose combined pedigree underlines the scale of the challenge ahead, with the eight remaining nations having collectively won the continental title 22 times.
Cameroon's Indomitable Lions Coach Plays Mind-Game With Morocco
- [This Day] *Tips the Atlas Lions to win today's Q'final fixture in Rabat
Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?
- [New Times] After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco.
Carlos Baleba - the New Pillar of Cameroon's Young Afcon Side
- [CAF] If Christian Kofane is the spark up front, Carlos Baleba is the engine at the heart of Cameroon's midfield -- a player around whom this young team is being built. At just 22 years old, Baleba is already showing signs of a worldclass midfielder, combining intelligence, energy, and technical skill in a way that gives the Indomitable Lions balance and control.
Christian Kofane, 19 and Writing Afcon History for Cameroon
- [CAF] Christian Michel Kofane's rise has been anything but accidental. Groomed in Cameroon, tested in Europe, and now shining on the continent's biggest stage, the 19-year-old striker is living proof that preparation meets opportunity. By choosing to set aside personal ambition and answer Cameroon's call at the Africa Cup of Nations, Kofane has stepped into a lineage shaped by legends -- and begun carving his own space within it.
Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
- [CAF] The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa's biggest football tournament enters its decisive phase.
Cameroon Charge into the Quarter-finals, South Africa Fall Short (2-1)
- [CAF] Cassablanca -- Battered for half an hour, the Indomitable Lions bent but did not break before striking with clinical precision. Tchamadeu and then Kofane turned the Round of 16 match, despite a lively and dominant South Africa. Reduced to defending late in the game, the Cameroonians held firm under pressure to secure qualification in Rabat (2-1).
Bafana Bafana Exit Afcon After Cameroon Loss
- [Scrolla] Bafana Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon in a last 16 Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday. Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday after the win.
Diaz Fires Afcon 2025 Hosts Morocco to Face Cameroon in Q'finals
- [This Day] Returning captain Achraf Hakimi set up Brahim Diaz's winner as host nation Morocco reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals by seeing off a stubborn Tanzania side in Rabat on Sunday evening.
Afcon 2025 - Cameroon Knock Out South Africa, March Into Quarter-Finals
- [Premium Times] Cameroon held on to claim a deserved win and will now face hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals, as their campaign continues to gather momentum.
10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
- [Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-day expenses--particularly for food, dining, transport and utilities.
Afcon 2025 - the Best XI of the Group Stage
- [CAF] The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage in Morocco has been an electrifying showcase of talent, with key players like Mohamed El Shenawy, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mané, and Amad Diallo standing out as match-winners for their respective teams. From El Shenawy's commanding presence in goal to Mahrez's leadership in attack, these players have proven their worth on the continental stage. The following Best XI celebrates the most consistent, impactful, and influential performers of the group stage -
Cameroon Edge Past South Africa to Reach Afcon Quarterfinals
- [Leadership] In a thrilling Round of 16 showdown at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday night, Cameroon triumphed over South Africa with a 2-1 victory, securing their spot in the quarterfinals.
Kenyan Trio to Take Charge of South Africa, Cameroon Duel At AFCON 2025
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, January 4, 2026 - Kenya's Peter Kamaku will take charge of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) round of 16 tie between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday night.
Elections, Coups and Crackdowns - Africa's Mixed Democratic Record in 2025
- [RFI] Across Africa, contested ballots, violent crackdowns, coups d'état and military transitions morphing into long-term rule combined to make 2025 a year in which, as one analyst tells RFI, "the law of the strongest has become commonplace".
Bafana Bafana to Face Cameroon in Afcon Last 16
- [Scrolla] Bafana Bafana will play Cameroon in the last 16 on Sunday at El Barid Stadium in Rabat. Results involving Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon and Mozambique decided the final Group F standings.
Ivory Coast Top Afcon Group Ahead of Cameroon, Algeria Win Again
- [Namibian] Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.
Mozambique Lose to Indomitable Lions, Now Face Nigeria in Knock-Out Round
- [Premium Times] Mozambique lost their opening game to Cup holders Cote d'Ivoire, but then dug their feet into the ground to triumph over Gabon, before losing 1-2 to Cameroon's Indomitable Lions on Wednesday evening.
