The qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will kick off on September 21, 2026.
Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), 48 nations have been drawn into 12 groups of four and will play across three FIFA windows:
Matchdays 1 and 2 from September 21 to October 6, 2026, Matchdays 3 and 4 from November 9 to 17, 2026, and the final Matchdays 5 and 6 from March 22 to 30, 2027.
In most groups the top two teams will advance to the 24-team tournament, but because Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosts and already qualified, only one additional team will qualify from each of their groups.
The finals, branded TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027, are set for June 19 to July 17, 2027 in East Africa.
La Cameroon Radio Television forme ses cadres aux bonnes pratiques protocolaires. C’est dans le cadre d’un séminaire tenu dans les locaux de l’IBC à la Maison de la Radio les 25 et 26 août 2026. La formation portait sur le langage diplomatique, les bonnes pratiques protocolaires, la bienséance et la préséance.
La délégation d’experts venus du ministère des Relations extérieures, était conduite par Edmond Gervais Bindzi Edzimbi, le directeur du protocole, du cérémonial et des affaires consulaires au MINREX.
Pendant les deux jours de travaux, les participants ont échangé sur :
Le protocole d’accueil : appliquer les règles de préséance.
Les cérémonies officielles : maîtriser la gestion et l’ordonnancement.
L’orientation des hôtes : adopter la bonne posture face aux VIP.
La rédaction institutionnelle : respecter l’étiquette dans les invitations.
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.
The effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area has once again taken centre stage as experts from across the continent gather in Yaounde to identify practical measures for accelerating Africa’s economic integration.
Convened by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the four-day workshop is focusing on eliminating non-tariff barriers, modernising customs systems, strengthening regional value chains, and promoting industrial transformation to unlock the full potential of intra-African trade.
Participants are also exploring strategies to empower small and medium-sized enterprises, women, and young entrepreneurs, whose active participation is essential to building an inclusive, competitive, and prosperous continental market.
For Cameroon, the meeting presents a strategic opportunity to consolidate its position as a regional trade hub while contributing to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area and Africa’s broader vision of economic integration.
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.
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
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.
The University of Ebolowa has entered a new chapter in its academic history with the launch of its first-ever PhD thesis defence at the Faculty of Law and Political Science.
Fourteen doctoral candidates are presenting research, marking the institution’s emergence as a centre for advanced academic training and research.
The first defence was delivered by Police Commissioner Alain Hervé Oyono before a jury chaired by Professor Aboya Manassé and under the supervision of the Rector, Professor Jean-Bosco Etoa Etoa.
His research focused on the role of the police in addressing Cameroon’s security challenges.
Some three thousand, five hundred Internally Displaced Persons currently resident in the West, Centre and Littoral Regions will soon enjoy their full rights as Cameroonian citizens.
This is thanks to the intervention of the Cameroon Association of Female Jurists, CAFEJ, with the financial support of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, determined to help this category of citizens, fleeing from the crisis in the troubled North West and South West Regions, most of whom have lost all their civil status registration documents.
