The Indomitable Lionesses face Malawi this Sunday August 16, in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with kick-off at 8 p.m. Cameroon time at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
Just hours before this historic showdown, Rabat is holding its breath, while inside the Lionesses’ den, the focus is firmly on the task ahead.
Calm, concentration and determination define the mood as the team puts the finishing touches to its preparations, with one clear objective: give everything on the pitch, fight for the trophy and bring it home to Yaoundé.
On Saturday, both finalists granted their pre-match press conference at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The head coach of Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, Valentine Nguele and vice-captain Colette Ndzana responded to questions from the media, shedding light on how the Lionesses intend to approach a Malawian side that has proven physical, disciplined and difficult to break down throughout this tournament.
Cameroon’s coach, Valentine Nguele and vice-captain Colette Ndzana both emphasised collective play, determination and team spirit.
Cameroon’s Prime Minister – Head of Government, arrived in Rabat – Morocco to attend the #WAFCON2026 final behalf of the President of The Republic.
Upon arrival, the Head of Government was received by Cameroon’s Ambassador to Morocco Mouhamadou Youssifou.
The Prime Minister’s delegation is made up of a couple of members of government and other personalities met with the Lionesses and extended the encouragement of the Head of State and the support of the Cameroonian people to them.
Among the items displayed at the Yaounde International Tade Fair for Arts and Crafts (SIARC) at the esplanade of the National Museum, are a variety of cosmetic products to resolve problems of black skin and hair. Young female university graduates are using local ingredients from time immemorial to enhance beauty. They have produced bathing soaps, body lotion, oils, shampoo and hair masks to treat natural Afro hair.
Using Local Ingredients to Solve Beauty Problems
Tchingwi Prescilia, an Environmental Science graduate, had challenges with caring for her hair. She used relaxers which caused much damage on her scalp. She resolved to keep her Afro hair. She therefore had to buy imported products to take care of her natural hair. COVID 19 came in, causing the borders to be blocked and limiting importation.
This situation inspired her to start producing her own hair products using local ingredients. « I use rosemary, shea butter, cocoa butter, hibiscus flowers and cloves to produce hair oils, hair masks, shampoo, hair cream and musk for natural Afro hair ». She sells these products to users in different towns in Cameroon.
She also runs a hair beauty salon where she uses these products to provide hair care to women.
For her part, Tangwan Mourine, suffered severe skin problems. Acute acne pushed her to find solutions from her own environment. « I use aloe vera, tumeric, cacia alata plant and bitter leaves to produce soap for troubled skin, » she says. Alongside, she makes detergent from local ingredients, and bleach which she sells at exhibitions.
Transfering Ancestral Knowledge to Modernity
The Cameroon International Trade Fair for Arts and Crafts (SIARC) 2026 emphasized on transfering knowledge from the older generation to the younger one. One of the artisans, Jumbuin Ruth Maya, a graduate in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and a student in Public Health Medicine, presented a first aid remedy made of two plants which her mother used to treat cases of food poisoning and insect bites.
She presented Medi Quick a transformed version of the ‘miracle leaf’ and neem leaves as first aid for food poisoning. She has worked with her mother to come out with the scientific value of the herbs used by her foreparents to treat cases of food poisoning and insect bites.
Most of the artisans at the SIARC 2026 presented products which have witnessed a transformation from rudimentary to modernism, increasing their shelf life, packaging and value. This is the case of Maimouna Alhadji, a graduate of engineering from the University of Ngounderé who presented hair butter extracted from cow milk. This is used to soften hair by mostly Fulani people. She has succeeded in taking out the pungent odour and replacing it with a pleasant perfume.
As the Trade Fair wraps up, most artisans have successfully displayed their works of art and engaged in more marketing especially on social media.
Du 27 juillet au 5 août 2026, le Musée national de Yaoundé a vibré au rythme des journées patrimoniales de la 9ᵉ édition du Salon international de l’artisanat du Cameroun (SIARC). En marge de l’exposition des œuvres artisanales, les dix régions du Cameroun ont fait découvrir leurs spécialités culinaires, leurs boissons traditionnelles et les produits de leurs terroirs, illustrant la diversité et la richesse du patrimoine gastronomique national.
La région du Nord a mis à l’honneur le foléré, la cabaye, le tasba, le cona, le couscous de mil rouge, le jus de maïs (dolo) et la bouillie de mil. Des spécialités qui reflètent le savoir-faire culinaire du Grand Nord.
Le Littoral a ensuite séduit les visiteurs avec des plats emblématiques tels que le koki, le ndolé aux crevettes, le mbongo tchobi et le ndoro na ngara de la vallée du Nkam. Une démonstration de la richesse gastronomique d’une région où les produits de la terre et de la mer se conjuguent harmonieusement.
Le Sud-Ouest célèbre son identité gastronomique
À son tour, le Sud-Ouest a fait découvrir plusieurs recettes traditionnelles, notamment l’Itoko soup, le Kwacoco and Mbanga soup, le Fufu and Eru, l’Ekwang et le Koki. Ces mets emblématiques traduisent l’attachement de la région à son patrimoine culinaire et à la transmission de ses traditions.
L’Est valorise les produits de la forêt
La région de l’Est a clôturé les journées patrimoniales en mettant en avant une variété de produits issus de la forêt et de la gastronomie locale. Mbol, chenilles, fiat fiat (escargots), met peum, kôkô, mets de pistache, mpwem au sel, feuilles de macabo aux champignons et okok yabanda ont été présentés au public.
À travers ces journées patrimoniales organisées du 27 juillet au 5 août 2026, le SIARC a confirmé que la gastronomie est un véritable vecteur de promotion du patrimoine culturel camerounais, de l’identité des régions et de la valorisation des produits du terroir.
For two days, government officials, United Nations agencies, civil society organisations, development partners and survivors of human trafficking gathered in Yaoundé to examine one of the most pressing migration challenges facing Cameroon: trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants.
Organised by the Platform for Dialogue and Exchange between the Government and Civil Society, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the national consultation ended with a series of recommendations expected to shape Cameroon’s first National Migration Policy.
The discussions highlighted persistent challenges, including weak institutional coordination, inadequate data collection and sharing, limited resources for victim assistance, evolving criminal networks and the growing use of digital platforms by traffickers.
Survivor’s testimony puts a human face on trafficking
One of the most emotional moments of the consultation came when survivor Rose Kanjo recounted her experience after being trafficked to Kuwait in 2015.
Promised a teaching job by a relative, she instead found herself trapped in domestic servitude.
“I worked 19 to 20 hours every day. I slept on the floor, ate leftovers, had no access to a phone and endured physical, emotional and sexual abuse,” she told participants.
Although her family eventually paid a ransom of 4,000 US dollars, Kanjo said she still had to devise a way to recover her passport and escape from her employer before returning to Cameroon.
Her testimony served as a stark reminder of the realities behind fraudulent overseas recruitment schemes and reinforced calls for stronger prevention and protection measures.
A roadmap for stronger action
Participants agreed that trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling should become a priority pillar of Cameroon’s future National Migration Policy.
Recommendations adopted during the consultation include strengthening national coordination mechanisms, reviewing the legal framework to better align with international standards, improving the collection and sharing of migration data, increasing sustainable funding for anti-trafficking programmes and establishing a harmonised national referral system for victims.
Delegates also called for nationwide awareness campaigns, particularly in vulnerable communities and border areas, while recommending the integration of migration and anti-trafficking modules into the training of magistrates, security personnel, social workers and other frontline professionals.
The consultation further stressed the need for comprehensive assistance to victims, including medical, psychological, legal and economic support, alongside programmes that promote long-term reintegration.
United Nations unveils child protection initiative
Representing the United Nations System in Cameroon, officials warned that conflicts, displacement, poverty and climate-related pressures continue to increase children’s vulnerability to trafficking, particularly in the North-West and South-West regions.
The UN announced plans for a new project targeting children exposed to trafficking and exploitation in the two regions. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the initiative is expected to directly benefit nearly 3,000 people while positively impacting about 15,000 others, including families and communities.
The project will focus on expanding child protection services, preventing online-facilitated trafficking, strengthening victim identification and referral mechanisms and improving the capacity of institutions responsible for investigations and prosecutions.
In a joint declaration marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations Migration Network in Cameroon also called for multidisciplinary victim support centres, stronger legal reforms, improved law enforcement capacity and greater collaboration among public institutions, civil society and local communities.
Government pledges sustained commitment
Closing the consultation, the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène Nguene, described trafficking in persons as an established reality in Cameroon that requires coordinated national action.
She acknowledged that while assistance to victims remains essential, greater emphasis must also be placed on prosecuting traffickers and dismantling criminal networks.
The minister announced that the recommendations from the consultation will feed into the finalisation of Cameroon’s National Migration Policy and guide future sectoral interventions.
She also welcomed the continued support of the International Organization for Migration, notably its commitment to expand the migrant transit and reception centre to improve services for vulnerable migrants.
As Cameroon commemorates the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the outcomes of the consultation reflect a growing determination among government, international partners and civil society to move beyond dialogue and strengthen concrete action against a crime that continues to threaten the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Emmanuel Eseme Alobwede, of the Cameroonian delegation to Glasgow has won the gold medal in the men’s 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He grabbed the victory during a rainy final at Scotstoun Stadium, with a record of 9.83 seconds.
The Cameroonian set a new Commonwealth Games Record, and a new National Record for Cameroon.
His victory also marks a historic milestone for Team Cameroon. Prior to the final, Eseme had already won the semifinal in 9.89 seconds.
Men’s 100m Final Results
🥇 1st : Emmanuel Eseme, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 9.83s, Games Record / National Record
🥈 2nd : Lachlan Kenney, 🇦🇺 Australia, 9.85s, Area Record
🥉 3rd : Kayinsola Ajayi, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 9.90s, Personal Best
4th: Gift Leotlela, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 9.91s
Additional Athlete Results
Adèle Mafogang
She officially opened her multi-event campaign on Day 3. She completed her first event, the 100m Hurdles, in 14.80 seconds, securing her initial 868 points. She later advanced through the high jump stage as the heptathlon events continue.
Emmanuel Itoungue (Men’s 100m):
He was unfortunately a non-starter due to a forfeit ahead of the 100m rounds, shifting Team Cameroon’s short-sprint focus entirely onto the men’s 100m race.
Emmanuel Eseme Alobwede, standard bearer of the Cameroonian delegation to Glasgow has won the gold medal in the men’s 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He grabbed the victory during a rainy final at Scotstoun Stadium, with a record 9.83 seconds. The Cameroonian set a new Commonwealth Games Record, and a new National Record for Cameroon.
His victory also marks a historic milestone for Team Cameroon. Prior to the final, Eseme had already won the semifinal in 9.89 seconds.
Men’s 100m Final Results
🥇 1st : Emmanuel Eseme, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 9.83s | Games Record / National Record
🥈 2nd : Lachlan Kenney, 🇦🇺 Australia, 9.85s, Area Record
🥉 3rd : Kayinsola Ajayi, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 9.90s, Personal Best
4th: Gift Leotlela, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 9.91s
Additional Athlete Results
Adèle Mafogang She officially opened her multi-event campaign on Day 3. She completed her first event, the 100m Hurdles, in 14.80 seconds, securing her initial 868 points. She later advanced through the high jump stage as the heptathlon events continue.
Emmanuel Itoungue (Men’s 100m): He was unfortunately a non-starter due to a forfeit ahead of the 100m rounds, shifting Team Cameroon’s short-sprint focus entirely onto
This Monday July 27 was Day 2 for Team Cameroon at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Athletics was on board this Monday with three athletes Programmed. Emmanuel Itoungue in the Men’s 100m series did not compete . He simply did not start because of an injury sustained during the warm up session..
In the Men’s Long Jump qualifications, in Group A, Nkwemy Raymond was 7th with a jump of 7.57m out of 10 athletes. In Group B, Yinra Appolonaire was 8th with a jump of 7.27m out of 10 athletes. Both Appolonaire and Nkwemy failed to emerge amongst the first 12, and consequently failed to qualify for the final in the men’s long jump.
This Tuesday July 28, Adele Mafogang will compete in the qualifiers of the women’s Heptathlon, Emmanuel Eseme Alobwede, will be on for the Men’s Semi finals 100m at 19h10, while preparing to be back for the final in the men’s 100 m at 21h14
Le Cameroun a célébré la 64ᵉ édition de la Journée de la femme africaine, placée sous le thème « Action des femmes pour un assainissement sûr, des communes en paix et de meilleures conditions de vie ». Organisée sous l’égide de la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique centrale (CEEAC), cette célébration a réuni des délégations de plusieurs pays, des membres du gouvernement, des partenaires au développement et des organisations de la société civile.
En prélude à la célébration officielle, la première édition du Global Africa Women’s Summit (GLAWOS) a offert un cadre d’échanges sur le leadership féminin, l’autonomisation économique, la gouvernance et la paix. Les travaux ont abouti à plusieurs recommandations en faveur d’une meilleure participation des femmes aux instances de décision, du renforcement de leur autonomisation et de leur implication dans les politiques d’assainissement et de développement. Une journée culturelle a également permis de mettre en valeur le patrimoine des pays d’Afrique centrale à travers des expositions, des prestations artistiques, des défilés en tenues traditionnelles et des découvertes gastronomiques.
Un appel à renforcer l’engagement des femmes
Lors de la cérémonie officielle, les intervenants ont souligné le rôle essentiel des femmes dans la promotion de l’hygiène, de la salubrité, de la paix et de la cohésion sociale. Ils ont rappelé que l’assainissement constitue un levier important pour améliorer les conditions de vie des populations. Au micro de CRTV Web, plusieurs participantes ont salué la qualité des échanges et réaffirmé leur engagement à mettre en pratique les enseignements reçus dans leurs communautés.
Instituée en 1974, la Journée de la femme africaine est célébrée chaque 31 juillet afin de promouvoir la contribution des femmes au développement du continent. Cette 64ᵉ édition aura réaffirmé leur rôle central dans la construction de communautés plus propres, plus paisibles et plus résilientes.
More than 40,000 participants from over 90 countries converged in the United Kingdom for the 60th edition of the Jalsa Salana, the annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Held from July 24 to 26, the three-day gathering served as a platform to deepen religious knowledge while promoting peace, unity, and mutual understanding among people of diverse national and cultural backgrounds. Attendees engaged in religious teachings and discussions on pressing contemporary issues, with addresses from religious scholars, parliamentarians, diplomats, and civic leaders underscoring the value of dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.
Cameroon’s Participation and Humanitarian Efforts
Speaking at the event, the National President of the Ahmadiyya Community in Cameroon, Alhadji Balla Ibrahim Baba, noted that the world is navigating a difficult period, making it essential for humanity to find pathways to peaceful living, regardless of religious differences.
He highlighted the Community’s humanitarian projects in Cameroon, including the construction of a school in Fulap, Noun Division, West Region, and the drilling of 156 boreholes across nine regions. « We are not all equal, and if people are in difficulties, it is our responsibility, if we have the means, to assist them if we are to live in peace, » Alhadji Balla stated.
Voices from the Continent
For Gabourey Souleyman, a participant from Burkina Faso, the convention is a vital avenue for sensitising the world to the urgent need for peace.
Abdelazeez Duro, from Nigeria, who attended with his nephews, said the values that unite the Community are holding firmly to the « rope » of Allah and seeking the guidance of its spiritual leader. « If humanity as a whole hearkens to the motto of Ahmadiyya ‘Love for All, Hatred for None’ I believe we all can live in harmony, » he said.
Keynote Addresses by Global Head
A central feature of the convention was the participation of His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who delivered keynote addresses on each of the three days. His speeches focused on Islamic teachings and their relevance to addressing modern global challenges.
About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Founded in 1889 by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian, India, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community emphasises the peaceful teachings of Islam, devotion to God, and selfless service to humanity. Today, the Community is established in more than 210 countries and territories, leading initiatives in peacebuilding, human rights, interfaith dialogue, and humanitarian service.
The United Kingdom chapter, established in 1913, now comprises over 130 branches and continues to uphold the Community’s enduring motto: « Love for All, Hatred for None. »
The Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, has unveiled the Community’s 2026 Global Progress Report, highlighting significant worldwide growth in the propagation of Islam Ahmadiyyat over the past year.
The report was presented during the concluding session of the 60th Annual Jalsa Salana UK at Hadeeqatul Mahdi in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, before an audience of more than 50,000 participants and guests from over 100 countries.
According to the report, 267,596 people embraced Islam Ahmadiyyat during the reporting period, with the Community now spread across more than 600 nationalities and ethnic groups worldwide.
The report also outlines major milestones achieved during the year, including the establishment of 398 new congregations in 811 locations, the construction of 133 new mosques, the acquisition of 49 additional mosques, the opening of 127 new mission houses, and the establishment of 40 new hospitals to expand humanitarian services.
It further highlights the continued translation of the Holy Qur’an into additional international and local languages, alongside the distribution of millions of pieces of Islamic literature aimed at promoting the peaceful teachings of Islam.
Presenting the report, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad attributed the Community’s continued expansion to the blessings of Allah and the dedication of Ahmadi Muslims across the world in spreading Islam’s message of peace.
Regionally, Indonesia recorded the highest number of new members in Asia, followed by India and Bangladesh.
Beyond presenting the annual achievements, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community used the occasion to reiterate his call for global peace and justice amid ongoing international conflicts.
“I firmly believe there is only one way to end these wars, by ensuring that justice prevails,” he said.
The annual convention, one of the largest gatherings of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, continues to bring together delegates from around the world to promote faith, unity, service to humanity and the pursuit of lasting peace.
