Cooperation between China and Cameroon has reached extraordinary heights over the past two decades,which has deepened both the diplomatic and economic ties.This mutually beneficial partnership has made China the leadi...Cooperation between China and Cameroon has reached extraordinary heights over the past two decades,which has deepened both the diplomatic and economic ties.This mutually beneficial partnership has made China the leading buyer of Cameroonian products,with a market share of 25.8 percent in 2021,and the leading supplier,with a market share of 17.5 percent in 2020,according to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon.展开更多
All around Zamakoue,a small town about 35km from Cameroon's capital Yaounde,there are vast manioc fields that extend as far as the eye can see.This entire area is under the responsibility of a single woman,Ernesti...All around Zamakoue,a small town about 35km from Cameroon's capital Yaounde,there are vast manioc fields that extend as far as the eye can see.This entire area is under the responsibility of a single woman,Ernestine Mballa.The fertile manioc fields provide her with a substantial income and contribute effectively to her personal growth,as well as that of her family as a whole.Manioc, or cassava,is a tropical vegetable widely grown and consumed in Africa.展开更多
Cameroon paves way for young girls to showcase innovative skills Women and girls are 25 percent less likely to know how to use information and communication technologies (ICT),according to a report published by the Un...Cameroon paves way for young girls to showcase innovative skills Women and girls are 25 percent less likely to know how to use information and communication technologies (ICT),according to a report published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This clearly reflects the gender gap in access to digital tools.展开更多
A wide range of high-quality products made of rattan are drawing interest from businesses and consumers in Cameroon Vendors are busy selling a wide range of rattan products of different colors and shapes on the main s...A wide range of high-quality products made of rattan are drawing interest from businesses and consumers in Cameroon Vendors are busy selling a wide range of rattan products of different colors and shapes on the main street of the Mvog-mbi neighborhood in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon.展开更多
Yaoundéhas opened part of its first-ever expressway, a megastructure that connects the Cameroonian capital to Nsimalen International Airport The Yaoundé-Nsimalen Expressway was partially opened to traffic on...Yaoundéhas opened part of its first-ever expressway, a megastructure that connects the Cameroonian capital to Nsimalen International Airport The Yaoundé-Nsimalen Expressway was partially opened to traffic on 5 January by Célestine Ketcha Courtès, Cameroon’s minister of housing and urban development.展开更多
With its 10 regions, Cameroon has an impressive traditional clothing heritage:the Atoghu outfits famous for their diverse forms and color patterns. These traditional tunics are made of velvet fabric on which brightly ...With its 10 regions, Cameroon has an impressive traditional clothing heritage:the Atoghu outfits famous for their diverse forms and color patterns. These traditional tunics are made of velvet fabric on which brightly colored patterns and ornaments are meticulously embroidered. The embroideries can represent different shapes ranging from diamonds to stars. The contrast between the dark background and the shimmering colors of the embroidery is what makes it so original.展开更多
Bikutsi is an ethnic dance practiced by the Bed people who live mainly in Cameroon's Central Region.In Ewondo,the local language spoken in Yaounde,the capital of Cameroon,the rhythm is pronounced MBiakut si,"...Bikutsi is an ethnic dance practiced by the Bed people who live mainly in Cameroon's Central Region.In Ewondo,the local language spoken in Yaounde,the capital of Cameroon,the rhythm is pronounced MBiakut si,"meaning Hwe hit the ground,"usually danced by making undulations of the upper and lower limbs of the body to a tempo amplified by synchronized instruments,resulting in a frenetic and very lively rhythm.展开更多
Called“case obus”,large huts made of sun dried clay mud stand as undeniable proof of the strength and architectural creativity of the Mousgoum people.These form a unique,picturesque landscape in terms of architectur...Called“case obus”,large huts made of sun dried clay mud stand as undeniable proof of the strength and architectural creativity of the Mousgoum people.These form a unique,picturesque landscape in terms of architecture.In addition to the striking character of these conical huts,the decorative geometric attributes go beyond the simple purpose of exterior embellishment and never cease to fascinate visitors.These huts are designed to provide comfortable living space in the face of harsh and changing weather,which includes good ventilation.This typical Cameroonian habitat is considered an excellent alternative to cement and is an important part of the country’s cultural heritage.展开更多
A craft industry using cattle horns and hides brings a stable income to the youth of Cameroon For over two centuries, the horns and hides of cattle in north Cameroon have been among local resources for manufacturing m...A craft industry using cattle horns and hides brings a stable income to the youth of Cameroon For over two centuries, the horns and hides of cattle in north Cameroon have been among local resources for manufacturing many craft objects for daily use, such as combs, boxes, sandals and handbags.展开更多
An impoverished young prodigy of robotic technology in Cameroon strives to fulfill his childhood dream At only 16, Blaise Awa Chi is already an accomplished engineer. The young prodigy of robotic technology, who had a...An impoverished young prodigy of robotic technology in Cameroon strives to fulfill his childhood dream At only 16, Blaise Awa Chi is already an accomplished engineer. The young prodigy of robotic technology, who had a traumatic childhood in rural Cameroon, has since moved to the country’s economic capital of Douala,where he is following his passion for robotics, building bulldozers and graders.展开更多
As a country that has enjoyed social stability for many decades,Cameroon is a frequent destination for refugees from Central Africa.Inits report published on January 31,2018, the United Nations High Commissioner for R...As a country that has enjoyed social stability for many decades,Cameroon is a frequent destination for refugees from Central Africa.Inits report published on January 31,2018, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)announced that the number of refugees living in Cameroon was 665,947.展开更多
Chinese cinema is winning the hearts of the young people of the small town of Gbiti,located 600 km from Yaoundé,capital of Cameroon,on the border of Cameroon and the Central African Republic.Passionate about the ...Chinese cinema is winning the hearts of the young people of the small town of Gbiti,located 600 km from Yaoundé,capital of Cameroon,on the border of Cameroon and the Central African Republic.Passionate about the seventh art,these young people have a clear affection for kungfu movies from China.展开更多
African film industry needs to reinvent itself and focus on indigenous culture to drive story lines IN June each year Cameroon’s capital Yaounde opens its arms to Africa’s movie elite,with the Ecrans Noirs(Black Scr...African film industry needs to reinvent itself and focus on indigenous culture to drive story lines IN June each year Cameroon’s capital Yaounde opens its arms to Africa’s movie elite,with the Ecrans Noirs(Black Screens),an international festival of film.The theme for 2011 was "African Cinema and Its Actors" and the event brought together a large number of film professionals, critics and other industry insiders.展开更多
Cameroon plans to plant one million trees a year to try and limit the effects of climate change dance of equatorial forests,which make up part of the Congo Basin recognized as the second largest equatorial forest in t...Cameroon plans to plant one million trees a year to try and limit the effects of climate change dance of equatorial forests,which make up part of the Congo Basin recognized as the second largest equatorial forest in the world after the Amazon Basin.展开更多
Morocco begins work on Africa’s first high-speed rail line THE Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in Africa and in the Arab world to launch the construction works of a high-speed rail line.The event took pla...Morocco begins work on Africa’s first high-speed rail line THE Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in Africa and in the Arab world to launch the construction works of a high-speed rail line.The event took place in Tangier on September 29,2011. Come 2015 Africa and the Arab world will have its very first展开更多
The African Standby Force will provide a quick response to conflict in Africa WITH the propensity for armed conflict high in Africa,the African Union (AU) has established an African Standby Force (ASF) to assist in pr...The African Standby Force will provide a quick response to conflict in Africa WITH the propensity for armed conflict high in Africa,the African Union (AU) has established an African Standby Force (ASF) to assist in preventing armed conflict or restore peace where war has broken out on the continent. Douala,Cameroon’s economic capital,is to be the ASF’s military base. The decision to establish the ASF was taken by展开更多
THE Africa Cup of Nations, officially CAN （French for Coupe d＇Afrique des Nations）, for long has become an industry that catalyzes development but also contributes to stabilize social unrests in Africa.
Music piracy in Africa needs urgent attention PIRACY is a scourge worldwide,and that’s the music variety we are talking about.Africa is no exception and in a continent where rhythm and voices color every part of dail...Music piracy in Africa needs urgent attention PIRACY is a scourge worldwide,and that’s the music variety we are talking about.Africa is no exception and in a continent where rhythm and voices color every part of daily life it needs urgent attention.In order to highlight the plight of authors and artists who make a living from music who suffer from copyright infringement and share what those rights are,an international forum was held in Yaounde,Cameroon from August 24 to 25.展开更多
Chad no longer dependent on oil product innports as the country opens its primary oil refinery THE Republic of Chad has put an end to importing oil products,with the inauguration of its first refinery by Chadian Pres...Chad no longer dependent on oil product innports as the country opens its primary oil refinery THE Republic of Chad has put an end to importing oil products,with the inauguration of its first refinery by Chadian President Idriss Deby.Located near Ndjamena,the country’s capital,the refinery will process and transform the country’s crude oil reserves into gasoline,kerosene,gas oil and other fuels.展开更多
Morocco expands its wind energy program to provide much needed clean energy resource THINK of the Kingdom of Morocco and you would not imagine wind farms stretching into the horizon. But the North African country has ...Morocco expands its wind energy program to provide much needed clean energy resource THINK of the Kingdom of Morocco and you would not imagine wind farms stretching into the horizon. But the North African country has set itself a windfilled challenge,one that could be a model for sustainable development.Morocco aims to increase its electricity output from wind from its current 280 MW (megawatt) to 2,000 MW by 2020.展开更多
文摘Cooperation between China and Cameroon has reached extraordinary heights over the past two decades,which has deepened both the diplomatic and economic ties.This mutually beneficial partnership has made China the leading buyer of Cameroonian products,with a market share of 25.8 percent in 2021,and the leading supplier,with a market share of 17.5 percent in 2020,according to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon.
文摘All around Zamakoue,a small town about 35km from Cameroon's capital Yaounde,there are vast manioc fields that extend as far as the eye can see.This entire area is under the responsibility of a single woman,Ernestine Mballa.The fertile manioc fields provide her with a substantial income and contribute effectively to her personal growth,as well as that of her family as a whole.Manioc, or cassava,is a tropical vegetable widely grown and consumed in Africa.
文摘Cameroon paves way for young girls to showcase innovative skills Women and girls are 25 percent less likely to know how to use information and communication technologies (ICT),according to a report published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This clearly reflects the gender gap in access to digital tools.
文摘A wide range of high-quality products made of rattan are drawing interest from businesses and consumers in Cameroon Vendors are busy selling a wide range of rattan products of different colors and shapes on the main street of the Mvog-mbi neighborhood in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon.
文摘Yaoundéhas opened part of its first-ever expressway, a megastructure that connects the Cameroonian capital to Nsimalen International Airport The Yaoundé-Nsimalen Expressway was partially opened to traffic on 5 January by Célestine Ketcha Courtès, Cameroon’s minister of housing and urban development.
文摘With its 10 regions, Cameroon has an impressive traditional clothing heritage:the Atoghu outfits famous for their diverse forms and color patterns. These traditional tunics are made of velvet fabric on which brightly colored patterns and ornaments are meticulously embroidered. The embroideries can represent different shapes ranging from diamonds to stars. The contrast between the dark background and the shimmering colors of the embroidery is what makes it so original.
文摘Bikutsi is an ethnic dance practiced by the Bed people who live mainly in Cameroon's Central Region.In Ewondo,the local language spoken in Yaounde,the capital of Cameroon,the rhythm is pronounced MBiakut si,"meaning Hwe hit the ground,"usually danced by making undulations of the upper and lower limbs of the body to a tempo amplified by synchronized instruments,resulting in a frenetic and very lively rhythm.
文摘Called“case obus”,large huts made of sun dried clay mud stand as undeniable proof of the strength and architectural creativity of the Mousgoum people.These form a unique,picturesque landscape in terms of architecture.In addition to the striking character of these conical huts,the decorative geometric attributes go beyond the simple purpose of exterior embellishment and never cease to fascinate visitors.These huts are designed to provide comfortable living space in the face of harsh and changing weather,which includes good ventilation.This typical Cameroonian habitat is considered an excellent alternative to cement and is an important part of the country’s cultural heritage.
文摘A craft industry using cattle horns and hides brings a stable income to the youth of Cameroon For over two centuries, the horns and hides of cattle in north Cameroon have been among local resources for manufacturing many craft objects for daily use, such as combs, boxes, sandals and handbags.
文摘An impoverished young prodigy of robotic technology in Cameroon strives to fulfill his childhood dream At only 16, Blaise Awa Chi is already an accomplished engineer. The young prodigy of robotic technology, who had a traumatic childhood in rural Cameroon, has since moved to the country’s economic capital of Douala,where he is following his passion for robotics, building bulldozers and graders.
文摘As a country that has enjoyed social stability for many decades,Cameroon is a frequent destination for refugees from Central Africa.Inits report published on January 31,2018, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)announced that the number of refugees living in Cameroon was 665,947.
文摘Chinese cinema is winning the hearts of the young people of the small town of Gbiti,located 600 km from Yaoundé,capital of Cameroon,on the border of Cameroon and the Central African Republic.Passionate about the seventh art,these young people have a clear affection for kungfu movies from China.
文摘African film industry needs to reinvent itself and focus on indigenous culture to drive story lines IN June each year Cameroon’s capital Yaounde opens its arms to Africa’s movie elite,with the Ecrans Noirs(Black Screens),an international festival of film.The theme for 2011 was "African Cinema and Its Actors" and the event brought together a large number of film professionals, critics and other industry insiders.
文摘Cameroon plans to plant one million trees a year to try and limit the effects of climate change dance of equatorial forests,which make up part of the Congo Basin recognized as the second largest equatorial forest in the world after the Amazon Basin.
文摘Morocco begins work on Africa’s first high-speed rail line THE Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in Africa and in the Arab world to launch the construction works of a high-speed rail line.The event took place in Tangier on September 29,2011. Come 2015 Africa and the Arab world will have its very first
文摘The African Standby Force will provide a quick response to conflict in Africa WITH the propensity for armed conflict high in Africa,the African Union (AU) has established an African Standby Force (ASF) to assist in preventing armed conflict or restore peace where war has broken out on the continent. Douala,Cameroon’s economic capital,is to be the ASF’s military base. The decision to establish the ASF was taken by
文摘THE Africa Cup of Nations, officially CAN （French for Coupe d＇Afrique des Nations）, for long has become an industry that catalyzes development but also contributes to stabilize social unrests in Africa.
文摘Music piracy in Africa needs urgent attention PIRACY is a scourge worldwide,and that’s the music variety we are talking about.Africa is no exception and in a continent where rhythm and voices color every part of daily life it needs urgent attention.In order to highlight the plight of authors and artists who make a living from music who suffer from copyright infringement and share what those rights are,an international forum was held in Yaounde,Cameroon from August 24 to 25.
文摘Chad no longer dependent on oil product innports as the country opens its primary oil refinery THE Republic of Chad has put an end to importing oil products,with the inauguration of its first refinery by Chadian President Idriss Deby.Located near Ndjamena,the country’s capital,the refinery will process and transform the country’s crude oil reserves into gasoline,kerosene,gas oil and other fuels.
文摘Morocco expands its wind energy program to provide much needed clean energy resource THINK of the Kingdom of Morocco and you would not imagine wind farms stretching into the horizon. But the North African country has set itself a windfilled challenge,one that could be a model for sustainable development.Morocco aims to increase its electricity output from wind from its current 280 MW (megawatt) to 2,000 MW by 2020.
