Here are some of the latest developments in Cameroon as of June 2024

         

 Here are some of the latest developments in Cameroon as of June 2024:

1. Former Cameroonian Footballer Landry Nguemo Passes Away: Landry Nguemo, the former international footballer, tragically died in a car accident near Obala on June 27, 2024, at the age of 38. Nguemo had a distinguished career, playing for various clubs including AS Nancy, Bordeaux, Saint-Étienne, and Celtic. Post-retirement, he transitioned into coaching and was involved with the youth teams at AS Nancy​ (Ground News)​. 

   

2. Rising Drug Abuse in Kumba: The city of Kumba is facing a significant rise in drug abuse, particularly among its youth. Residents, especially mothers, have protested against the rampant use of hard drugs that are devastating their community​ (Ground News)​. 

   

3. Cameroon Registers Over 460,000 New Voters: Since January 2024, over 460,000 new voters have been registered in Cameroon, bringing the total number of registered voters to 7,823,434. This increase was reported during a session of Elections Cameroon’s electoral council​ (Ground News)​.

   

4. Government Declares Opposition Groups Illegal: The Cameroonian government has labeled two opposition groups, the Political Alliance for Change (APC) and the Alliance for Political Transition in Cameroon (APT), as illegal. This decision comes ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, with the government stressing that only legally recognized political parties can engage in political activities at the national level​ (Africanews)​.

   

5. Samuel Eto'o Under Scrutiny: Samuel Eto'o, the President of Cameroon's Football Federation (FECAFOOT), is under investigation by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over allegations of match-fixing. This comes amid ongoing tensions and power struggles within Cameroonian football administration​ (Cameroon Intelligence Report)​.

   

6. Passport and ID Card Fee Increases: The fees for obtaining passports, ID cards, and visas in Cameroon have been significantly raised. The private consortium INCM-Augentic, responsible for the issuance of these documents, will benefit the most from these increases. The new fee structure has sparked public debate and criticism​ (Cameroon Intelligence Report)​.

   

These updates reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of current events in Cameroon, touching on sports, governance, public health, and social issues. For more detailed and ongoing updates, it's advisable to follow reliable news sources and official announcements.

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