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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Cameroonian President Paul Biya (C) gestures as he arrives for the sworn in ceremony in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Photo taken on November 6, 2025, shows the sworn in ceremony of Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Cameroonian President Paul Biya (R) attends the sworn in ceremony in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Photo taken on November 6, 2025, shows the sworn in ceremony of Cameroonian President Paul Biya in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

(251107) -- BEIJING, November 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Cameroonian President Paul Biya (C) gestures as he arrives for the sworn-in ceremony in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Cameroonian President Paul Biya (C) is sworn in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Cameroonian President Paul Biya (C) speaks during the sworn in ceremony in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroonian President Paul Biya Sworn in For New Term - Cameroon

Cameroonian President Paul Biya (C) arrives at at the National Assembly for the sworn in ceremony in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, November 6, 2025. Cameroonian President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for a new seven-year term after winning 53.66 percent of the vote in the country's Oct. 12 presidential election. Photo by Xinhua/Kepseu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Result Announcement - Cameroo

This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2025 shows a view of the courtroom of the Constitutional Council of Cameroon during the official proclamation of the results of the country's presidential election in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Paul Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Result Announcement - Cameroo

This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2025 shows a view of the courtroom of the Constitutional Council of Cameroon during the official proclamation of the results of the country's presidential election in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Paul Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Result Announcement - Cameroo

Paul Biya, president of Cameroon and candidate of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, casts his ballot at a polling station in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Biya has been re-elected president of Cameroon for an eighth term, securing 53.66 percent of the votes, the country's Constitutional Council announced Monday. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter puts a thumbprint on a document before casting a ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Buea, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

Voters get ballots at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election - Yaounde

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station during the presidential election in Yaounde, Cameroon, Oct. 12, 2025. Voting for Cameroon's presidential election started early on Sunday as voters queued up outside polling stations across the country. According to the Cameroonian electoral body, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM), more than 8 million voters are set to cast their votes in over 31,000 polling stations. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroon Presidential Election Campaign - Yaound

This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2025 shows people attending the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) candidate's opening campaign rally in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroon's presidential race officially began on Saturday, with 12 candidates, including one woman, vying for the country's highest office. The campaign will last for two weeks, culminating in the presidential election on Oct. 12. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroon Presidential Election Campaign - Yaound

This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2025 shows a poster of incumbent President Paul Biya, leader of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, displayed on the street in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroon's presidential race officially began on Saturday, with 12 candidates, including one woman, vying for the country's highest office. The campaign will last for two weeks, culminating in the presidential election on Oct. 12. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon

STORY: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Makary Integrated Health Center 2. various of Inna Abaicho and her son 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child 4. various of Abanchime Kachalla 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABANCHIME KACHALLA, chief of Makary Integrated Health Center 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JOSEPHINE GUINA'A, Supervisor of malnutrition ward at Makary Integrated Health Center STORYLINE: It dawned bright and sunny in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region. Inna Abaicho was among the first to arrive with her son at Makary Integrated Health Center. The child is 14 months but looks skinny because of poor nutrition. Malnutrition comes with symptoms involving weight loss, reduced appetite, and tiredness and the boy shows such signs. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child "I

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ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region

STORY: ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced people in Hile Alifa 2. various of Abaicho Boukar 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABAICHO BOUKAR, Displaced person 4. various of Feda Matna 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FEDA MATNA, Displaced person 6. various of Arsene Kouame 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ARSENE KOUAME, ICRC agricultural engineer STORYLINE: In Hile Alifa, a locality in Logone-et-Chari division of Cameroon's Far North region, hundreds of displaced people live in a sprawling mass of shelter made of wood and tall grass. Abaicho Boukar is one of them. He fled with his two wives and children after gunmen invaded his village, Karina, and inflicted pain and suffering on the villagers. They hoped to find peace and sanctuary when they arrived at Hile Alifa, but again, life became unbearable. More than 80 percent of the population in the region

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240619) -- SOA, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Cameroonian college students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in Soa, Cameroon, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240619) -- SOA, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Cameroonian college students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in Soa, Cameroon, June 16, 2024. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT JEPHTE, Winner of the competition 3. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cameroonian college students was held at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II on Sunday in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. Besides Chinese speeches, 13 college students from various cities of Cameroon also showcased their understanding of Chinese culture through talent shows, such as dances, martial arts, traditional Chinese musical instruments performances, etc. Tah Abono Brillant Jephte won the champion of the college students segment with his great performance during the competition. He will go to China to compete in the global finals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cameroonian and Chinese talk in an operating system room at a drinking water treatment plant in Bafoussam, Cameroon, Feb. 20, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cameroonian and Chinese technicians talk in a machine room at a drinking water treatment plant in Bafoussam, Cameroon, Feb. 20, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Cameroonian worker operates at the construction site of phase II project of the Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon, April 22, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameroonian and Chinese talk in an operating system room at a drinking water treatment plant in Bafoussam, Cameroon, Feb. 20, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameroonian and Chinese technicians talk in a machine room at a drinking water treatment plant in Bafoussam, Cameroon, Feb. 20, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-CHINESE FIRMS-COOPERATION-JOB SKILLS

(240604) -- YAOUNDE, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Cameroonian worker operates at the construction site of phase II project of the Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon, April 22, 2024. Thousands of Cameroonians are employed by Chinese firms, who train them on the job or through formal programs. In addition to creating jobs for locals, Chinese firms are helping Cameroonian youth upgrade their skills and better contribute to the country's industrialization. TO GO WITH "Feature: Experience with Chinese firms improving skills of young Cameroonians" (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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First edition of cacao, coffee festival held in Cameroon

STORY: First edition of cacao, coffee festival held in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of coffee and cacao products at the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARTIN KAMDJEU, Cameroonian cacao producer 3. various of coffee and cacao products at the festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): KONE NAGNINA KASSEM, Processor from Cote d'Ivoire 5. various of people harvesting cacao in southern Cameroon STORYLINE: The first edition of the Cacao & Coffee Festival concluded on Friday in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. The three-day event aims to present the opportunities offered by the two sectors and promote local consumption of Cameroonian cacao and coffee. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARTIN KAMDJEU, Cameroonian cacao producer "With the suffering we endure every day, these prices have come at the right time to boost the producer, who has once again realized that he hadn't chosen the wrong business. With this year's prices,

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Cameroon marks 52nd National Day with military, civilian parades

STORY: Cameroon marks 52nd National Day with military, civilian parades SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Cameroonian President Paul Biya 2. various of the military and civilian parades STORYLINE: Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. Marches took place in all the 10 regions of the country including war-torn Anglophone regions, where separatist fighters had imposed a lockdown to disrupt the celebrations. May 20 is one of the most important days on the Cameroonian calendar. On this day in 1972, Cameroonians voted in a national referendum for a unitary state as opposed to a federal state which existed at the time. Xinhua Ne

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameroonian President Paul Biya watches a civil parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Defense forces parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Defense forces parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240519) -- SOA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Winners of the Cameroon Finals of the 4th "Chinese Bridge" Competition for foreign primary school students cheer in Soa, Cameroon, May 18, 2024. The competition was held on Saturday in the Confucius Institute at University of Yaounde II in Soa, Cameroon, with 12 primary school students participated in the event. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240519) -- SOA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes in the Cameroon Finals of the 4th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show Competition for foreign primary school students in Soa, Cameroon, May 18, 2024. The competition was held on Saturday in the Confucius Institute at University of Yaounde II in Soa, Cameroon, with 12 primary school students participated in the event. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-SOA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240519) -- SOA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes in the Cameroon Finals of the 4th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show Competition for foreign primary school students in Soa, Cameroon, May 18, 2024. The competition was held on Saturday in the Confucius Institute at University of Yaounde II in Soa, Cameroon, with 12 primary school students participated in the event. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-BOAT SINKING-DEATH TOLL

(240421) -- YAOUNDE, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People search for victims after a shipwreck in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, April 21, 2024. The death toll from a shipwreck that occurred Friday in the Central African Republic (CAR) has risen to 62, locals and authorities said on Sunday. (Str/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

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CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

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CAMEROON-BUEA-CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sema gives a Chinese language class at the University of Buea in southwestern Cameroon, April 18, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroonians embrace Chinese language for brighter futures" (Xinhua/Muleng Timngum)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-BOAT SINKING-RESCUE

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People salvage a boat in Bangui, the Central African Republic, April 19, 2024. At least 15 people died on Friday when a boat sank on the Mpoko River in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), witnesses told Xinhua. More than 300 people boarded a boat bound for the village of Mokelo, in the commune of Bimbo, Ombella-Mpoko prefecture, for the burial of the remains of a group leader, when it sank, several witnesses at the scene told Xinhua. The provisional toll is at least fifteen dead and many wounded, including children and women, and several victims remain unaccounted for. (Str/Xinhua)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-BOAT SINKING-RESCUE

(240420) -- YAOUNDE, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People salvage a boat in Bangui, the Central African Republic, April 19, 2024. At least 15 people died on Friday when a boat sank on the Mpoko River in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), witnesses told Xinhua. More than 300 people boarded a boat bound for the village of Mokelo, in the commune of Bimbo, Ombella-Mpoko prefecture, for the burial of the remains of a group leader, when it sank, several witnesses at the scene told Xinhua. The provisional toll is at least fifteen dead and many wounded, including children and women, and several victims remain unaccounted for. (Str/Xinhua)

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China Visa Application Center opens in Yaounde

STORY: China Visa Application Center opens in Yaounde SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEN YA'OU, Minister counselor, Chinese embassy in Cameroon 3. various of the opening ceremony of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCOIS NYECK, Client 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CYPORA PELAGIE NGUBOUT EKON, Staff, Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon 6. various of the China Visa Application Center in Yaounde STORYLINE: The China Visa Application Center was inaugurated in Yaounde, Cameroon on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHEN YA'OU, Minister counselor, Chinese embassy in Cameroon "The relevant Chinese authorities, together with the Chinese Embassy in Cameroon, have decided to launch a visa center in Yaounde, following an in-depth feasibility study." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FRANCOIS NYE

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New Cameroonian coach signs contract in absence of governing body officials

STORY: New Cameroonian coach signs contract in absence of governing body officials SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony of the new head coach of Cameroon national men's football team 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): NARCISSE MOUELLE KOMBI, Minister of Sports and Physical Education of Cameroon 3. various of the signing ceremony of the new head coach of Cameroon national men's football team 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MARC BRYS, New head coach of Cameroon national men's football team STORYLINE: New head coach of Cameroon national men's football team Belgian Marc Brys signed his contract on Monday but officials of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) did not attend the signing ceremony. FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto'o said in a statement that they could not attend the ceremony because they received the invitation letter "two hours before the said ceremony." "Unfortunately, we are busy organizing the

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(SP)CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM-NEW COACH

(240409) -- YAOUNDE, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Narcisse Mouelle Kombi (L), Minister of Sports and Physical Education of Cameroon, hands over the contract to Marc Brys, the new head coach of Cameroon national men's football team in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 8, 2024. New head coach of Cameroon national men's football team Belgian Marc Brys signed his contract on Monday but officials of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) did not attend the signing ceremony. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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(SP)CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM-NEW COACH

(240409) -- YAOUNDE, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marc Brys, the new head coach of Cameroon national men's football team, signs his contract in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 8, 2024. New head coach of Cameroon national men's football team Belgian Marc Brys signed his contract on Monday but officials of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) did not attend the signing ceremony. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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(SP)CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM-NEW COACH

(240409) -- YAOUNDE, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marc Brys (R), the new head coach of Cameroon national men's football team, gives a press conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, April 8, 2024. New head coach of Cameroon national men's football team Belgian Marc Brys signed his contract on Monday but officials of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) did not attend the signing ceremony. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)