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Cameroon News Archives for October 2009

Oct 30, 2009 | CRTV

ESTHER and Cameroon government: hand in gloves for better health services

The National Committee of the therapeutic solidarity for North-South Hospital Networking known by its French acronym ESTHER has started holding its 3rd coordination meeting in Yaounde.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Thu Oct 29, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Cameroon: Scarcity of Some Cooking Gas in Douala

The SCTM gas is rare in the most markets around the economic capital. Consumers of the domestic gas distributed by the Cameroonian Company of Metallic Transformation, SCTM, are getting worried because the gas has become scarce in the markets.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Wed Oct 28, 2009

CRTV

The President of the Republic of Chad begins two-day visit in Cameroon

At the invitation of His Excellency Paul BIYA, President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency Idriss Deby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad begins an official visit to Cameroon from today 28th October 2009.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Chad, Paul Biya, Idriss Deby

Tue Oct 27, 2009

CCTV

Cameroon launches 2nd edition of scientific, innovation awards

The second edition of awards in science and innovation was launched on Tuesday in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde to identify the outstanding work by researchers and give them the top science prizes.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Travel, Cameroon Travel,

Mon Oct 26, 2009

CRTV

Religion: Protestants determined to live in unity and peace

Christians of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, PCC Bastos parish have been urged to make their contribution in maintaining peace in the world.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Sat Oct 24, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Cameroon: Roadside Vendors Hang on Doubtful Sim Cards

Despite the campaign, the sale of sim cards along the road by vendors increases daily.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

Fri Oct 23, 2009

FindingDulcinea

It Takes Courage: Honoring Cameroonian Journalist Agnes Taile

FindingDulcinea spoke with Agnes Taile, winner of an IWMF Courage in Journalism Award, about the incredible risks she has taken to preserve her voice in journalism.

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Related Topix: Journalism, World News, Africa, Paul Biya

Thu Oct 22, 2009

CRTV

National Youth Council: Minister of Youths Affairs unveils plans for the election

The Minister of Youth Affairs, Adoum Garoua, has given a press briefing to update the public about activities in his Ministry.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Buffalo News

Media foundation honors 4 female journalists

October 20, 2009, 7:01 PM / Four newswomen from Belarus, Cameroon, Iran and Israel who have kept working in the face of intimidation, threats and attacks were honored Tuesday by an international media group.

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Related Topix: Journalism, Israel, World News, Middle East, Africa, Belarus, Palestinian Territories

People's Daily Online

Cargo train with oil derailed in center of Cameroon's capital

Workers inspect the derailed train at Egli-Essono in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, Oct.

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Related Topix: Train Disaster, World News, Africa,

Mon Oct 19, 2009

CRTV

Rape, Incest in Cameroon: the legal frame work

The Cameroon penal code in its section 296 states that "Whoever by force or moral ascendancy compels any female, whether above or below the age of puberty to have sexual intercourse with him shall be prosecuted and if found guilty, shall receive a jail term of five to ten years". The law makes the punishment heavier for those who have sex with ...

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Sun Oct 18, 2009

Earth Times

International Diabetes Federation Elects New Leadership to Address Global Diabetes Epidemic

He will lead the Federation for the next 3 years. IDF is delighted to announce that Sir Michael Hirst of the United Kingdom was voted President-Elect today the IDF General Council that is made up of more than 200 IDF Member Associations from over 160 countries.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, World News, Africa, Europe, United Kingdom, Endocrinology,

Sat Oct 17, 2009

UNICEF News

Cameroon: Promoting handwashing in schools to prevent disease

The Ministry of Basic Education and soap producer Complexe Chimique Camerounais have partnered with UNICEF to provide hygiene supplies to 300 schools across the country.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medicine, Influenza,

Fri Oct 16, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Cameroon: Cholera Kills at Least 51 in North

Cholera has killed at least 51 people in the past few weeks in northern Cameroon, where health experts say safe water and proper sanitation are sorely lacking, according to health officials.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Thu Oct 15, 2009

CRTV

Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon congratulates Barack Obama, the US President

The message of congratulations was sent immediately after Barack Obama received the award of 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, World News, Paul Biya, Barack Obama, Africa

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Independent Online

Prisoners killed in Cameroon jailbreak bid

Yaounde - Two prisoners were killed and two others wounded during an attempted jailbreak at Bafoussam in western Cameroon, the prison governor said on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, 9

Mon Oct 12, 2009

MBendi

Sundance Resources announces Mbalam project feasibility study submitted to Cameroon Government

International iron ore company Sundance Resources Limited is pleased to announce that the Feasibility Study for its Mbalam Iron Ore Project has been presented to the Government of Cameroon.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Sun Oct 11, 2009

TwinCities.com

Can't-miss shows to put on your to-Du list

Husker Du fans have much to celebrate next week with Bob Mould and Grant Hart both performing live in town, although, of course, not together.

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Related Topix: Husker Du, Punk, Minneapolis, MN, Africa, World News

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Voice of America

Cameroon Closes Radio Station Critical of President

Cameroon President Paul Biya Authorities in Cameroon have closed a private FM radio station that has been broadcasting illegally from the capital for several months.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, Paul Biya,

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Independent Online

Ghanaian tanker sinks off Cameroon

Yaounde - An oil tanker flying the Ghanaian flag capsized overnight off the coast of Cameroon and caught fire, Cameroonian gendarmes said on Thursday, adding that they had found no bodies.

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Related Topix: Boat Disaster, World News, Africa,

Tue Oct 06, 2009

UNICEF News

Cameroon: Training teachers on HIV education in primary schools

Cameroon has an average national ratio of 1 teacher to 53 students in primary schools, and in some urban areas the ratio is as high as 1 to 100.

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, World News, Africa,

Mon Oct 05, 2009

CRTV

CPDM and NUDP party militants commune at grassroots level

Member of Parliament for the Cameroon People Democratic Movement; Ocean North constituency has donated books and didactic materials to 20 primary schools in Loloford sub-division. Hon.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News

Sat Oct 03, 2009

Peak Oil

Exceptional results from biochar experiment in Cameroon

Biochar Fund has reported extremely encouraging first results from its field trials in South West Cameroon.

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Related Topix: World News, Agriculture, Science

Fri Oct 02, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Cameroon: Price of Chicken Increases in the Markets

There are very few sellers who still sell chicken in the market now. Taking a turn around some big markets where chicken is sold in Douala to check the prices of chicken, there is a remarkable increase in the price of chicken in the markets.

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Related Topix: Africa, World News,

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