Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian mixed martial artist, was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Yaoundé over the Easter weekend. The accident resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl who passed away before doctors could operate. Ngannou reportedly covered all of her medical expenses. The incident has been widely reported by local Cameroonian news outlets and social media, although no major international news organizations have confirmed the story yet.

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has been officially confirmed as the winner of Gabon's presidential election, securing 94.85% of the vote according to the Constitutional Court of the Transition. This election, held on April 12, 2025, marks the first since Nguema led a military coup in 2023 that overthrew the previous government. The Constitutional Court, led by President Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, validated the results on April 25, 2025. Nguema, the former military leader, is set to be sworn in on May 3, 2025. The African Union Commission extended congratulations to Nguema following the official proclamation of the election results. Meanwhile, in Cameroon, Bijou Gérardine Ongmakagne Heu, a business leader and founder of Zuhaitz Couture, announced her candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election, becoming the first woman to challenge incumbent Paul Biya and other declared candidates.

Paul Biya, the 92-year-old president of Cameroon who has been in power for 43 years, has indicated his intention to run for re-election in the October 2025 presidential election. On his social media account, Biya expressed his desire to continue his work to "perpetuate a profound transformation" in the country. Meanwhile, Bijou Gérardine Ongmakagne Heu, a business leader and founder of Zuhaitz Couture, has announced her candidacy for the same election, becoming the first woman to officially challenge Biya and other declared candidates.

Kenya's Under-17 women's national football team, the Junior Starlets, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon’s Young Lionesses in the first leg of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round. The match took place on April 20 at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium. Cameroon scored early due to a defensive lapse by Kenya, and despite the Junior Starlets showing improved urgency and creating multiple chances in the second half, they were unable to equalize. The return leg is scheduled for April 25 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Kenya’s coach, Mildred Cheche, remains optimistic about overturning the deficit to secure a World Cup berth. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Under-20 men's national team, the Rising Stars, have departed for Cairo ahead of the African Cup of Nations Under-20 tournament.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan and Cameroonian nationals residing in the United States. The decision, finalized by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, affects approximately 14,600 Afghans and nearly 8,000 Cameroonians. This move comes amid ongoing violence in Cameroon's Anglophone regions, where assassinations and kidnappings have reportedly increased. Cameroonian migrants have expressed concerns about their safety following the revocation of their protected status, highlighting the continued conflict in their home regions. The termination of TPS means these individuals may face deportation despite the unstable conditions in their countries of origin.

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian mixed martial artist, was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident in Yaoundé over the Easter weekend. The accident resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl who passed away before doctors could operate. Ngannou reportedly covered all of her medical expenses. The incident has been widely reported by local Cameroonian news outlets and social media, although no major international news organizations have confirmed the story yet.

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has been officially confirmed as the winner of Gabon's presidential election, securing 94.85% of the vote according to the Constitutional Court of the Transition. This election, held on April 12, 2025, marks the first since Nguema led a military coup in 2023 that overthrew the previous government. The Constitutional Court, led by President Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, validated the results on April 25, 2025. Nguema, the former military leader, is set to be sworn in on May 3, 2025. The African Union Commission extended congratulations to Nguema following the official proclamation of the election results. Meanwhile, in Cameroon, Bijou Gérardine Ongmakagne Heu, a business leader and founder of Zuhaitz Couture, announced her candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election, becoming the first woman to challenge incumbent Paul Biya and other declared candidates.

Paul Biya, the 92-year-old president of Cameroon who has been in power for 43 years, has indicated his intention to run for re-election in the October 2025 presidential election. On his social media account, Biya expressed his desire to continue his work to "perpetuate a profound transformation" in the country. Meanwhile, Bijou Gérardine Ongmakagne Heu, a business leader and founder of Zuhaitz Couture, has announced her candidacy for the same election, becoming the first woman to officially challenge Biya and other declared candidates.

Kenya's Under-17 women's national football team, the Junior Starlets, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon’s Young Lionesses in the first leg of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round. The match took place on April 20 at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium. Cameroon scored early due to a defensive lapse by Kenya, and despite the Junior Starlets showing improved urgency and creating multiple chances in the second half, they were unable to equalize. The return leg is scheduled for April 25 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Kenya’s coach, Mildred Cheche, remains optimistic about overturning the deficit to secure a World Cup berth. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Under-20 men's national team, the Rising Stars, have departed for Cairo ahead of the African Cup of Nations Under-20 tournament.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan and Cameroonian nationals residing in the United States. The decision, finalized by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, affects approximately 14,600 Afghans and nearly 8,000 Cameroonians. This move comes amid ongoing violence in Cameroon's Anglophone regions, where assassinations and kidnappings have reportedly increased. Cameroonian migrants have expressed concerns about their safety following the revocation of their protected status, highlighting the continued conflict in their home regions. The termination of TPS means these individuals may face deportation despite the unstable conditions in their countries of origin.