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A Cameroonian innovator won a continent-wide green innovation challenge by converting plastic waste into educational tools. The competition attracted 2,484 young entrepreneurs with solutions for Africa's climate and food security challenges.
Seven hundred Nigerian refugees crossed back into their homeland from Cameroon this week, welcomed by security teams and humanitarian aid in a coordinated homecoming effort. The peaceful return marks the second phase of voluntary repatriation for families displaced by conflict in northeast Nigeria.
When Woudou Oumar lost his home to floods in northern Cameroon, a government cash transfer helped him rebuild more than just his house. New research shows these anti-poverty programs are quietly reshaping how millions of people view their governments and each other.
Mothers in a Cameroon village are protecting forests and their health with simple cookstoves that slash firewood use by 60%. The best part? They're building them from free local materials that last for years.
Over 100 families who fled Boko Haram violence more than a decade ago crossed back into Nigeria from Cameroon this week, welcomed by government officials and aid workers ready to help them rebuild. The peaceful return marks growing stability in a region once torn apart by conflict.
After more than ten years in exile, thousands of Nigerians who fled Boko Haram violence are finally returning home to rebuilt communities with electricity and hope. A partnership between Nigeria, Cameroon, and the UN is making these reunions possible.
Guinness World Record holder Kizito Afowiri will run the Paris Marathon in 20 pounds of traditional African robes to fund Cameroon's first autism center. The run continues his legacy of raising over $180,000 for children through extreme athletic challenges.
Cameroonian UFC star Ateba Gautier credits his twin rescue kittens as one of 2025's highlights alongside three knockout wins. The 23-year-old middleweight's unusual training companions helped him adjust to life in Manchester and rocket through the ranks.