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Russia-Africa ministerial conference opens in Sochi

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The first-ever ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership forum, chaired by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, opened in the city of Sochi on Saturday. The two-day event is taking place at Sirius University, with the participation of foreign ministers from Russia and African states, as well as the leadership of the African Union Commission and major continental integration associations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The business program on the sidelines of the conference features roundtable discussions and panel sessions on key items on the Russian-African agenda, including security, trade and investment, industrialization, technology transfers, agriculture, the development of the mining sector, education, healthcare and epidemiological safety. The ministry said Lavrov held six bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Mali, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda earlier in the day. Speaking at a meeting with Libyan Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour, Lavrov said the situation in the Middle East is changing fast. “We want to contribute as much as possible to its pacification in the Palestinian territories, in Lebanon, and in Libya,” he added. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, for his part, held talks with his counterparts from Ghana, Sierra Leone and Somalia.

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Landslide in Western Cameroon kills 4, over 50 missing

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At least four people have died and over 50 are missing in western Cameroon after three passenger buses and several road workers were caught in a landslide, authorities reported on Wednesday, November 6. Torrential rains weakened the soil, triggering the landslide on Tuesday along a highway connecting Dschang in Cameroon’s West Region to the economic capital, Douala. Cameroon’s Minister of Public Works, Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi, confirmed that only four bodies had been recovered from the rubble, with many others still buried in the debris. “I’ve instructed that the bodies be taken to the mortuary and survivors receive immediate care,” said Djoumessi. This tragedy follows widespread flooding across West Africa, including neighboring Nigeria, where heavy rains have killed over 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands this year. Governor of the West Region, Augustin Awa Fonka, noted that landslides have become more frequent in Cameroon, attributing the increasing frequency of such disasters to climate change and the deteriorating state of local infrastructure.

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Biya returns to Cameroon after Six-Week Health Absence

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After a six-week absence that raised concerns about his health and whereabouts, Cameroonian President Paul Biya has returned to the country. Upon his arrival in Yaoundé from Geneva with his wife, Chantal Biya, the 91-year-old did not address the public but waved to supporters as his car left the airport. Thousands of supporters of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement lined the route to the presidential palace, with some carrying placards welcoming the president back and sending well wishes. Biya’s absence sparked widespread speculation about his health, but authorities have reassured the public, stating he is well and that his absence was due to national security matters.

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Samuel Eto’o banned by FIFA from national team for six months

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Cameroon soccer legend Samuel Eto’o was banned by FIFA on Monday from attending any national team matches for six months. Eto’o, president of the Cameroon Football Federation since 2021, faced two charges stemming from an incident during the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia on September 11. FIFA did not disclose specific details about the incident that occurred during Brazil’s 3-1 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16. According to FIFA, Eto’o was found to have violated disciplinary rules related to “offensive behavior, fair play principles, and misconduct towards officials.” The ban prohibits him from attending any men’s or women’s matches involving Cameroon across all categories and age groups. This suspension extends through March, encompassing crucial matches for the men’s national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Eto’o, 43, represented Cameroon in four World Cups from 1998 to 2014, scoring a record 56 goals for the Indomitable Lions. He was part of two Africa Cup of Nations title-winning teams in 2000 and 2002 and boasts three Champions League titles, including back-to-back wins in 2009 with Barcelona and 2010 with Inter Milan, solidifying his status as one of soccer’s greatest forwards.

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