Cameroon

At least 42 migrants missing, presumed dead, after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says

At least 42 migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Libya, the IOM said. Seven survivors were rescued after six days at sea as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean continue to rise.

|ByREUTERS
A member of the Red Crescent walks next to a body bag in a location given as near Surman, Libya, after a migrant boat capsized west of Libya's capital Tripoli, in this handout image released on October 28, 2025.
ISRAEL GUARD Omer Mayer scored a game-high 33 points to help Israel rally to beat Cameroon 86-82 at the Under-19 World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Israel to face Slovenia in quarterfinals of U19 FIBA World Cup

Omer Mayer sparks a double-digit comeback for the blue-and-white vs Cameroon to advance.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TWO PAINTINGS by Maurice Mboa.

Cameroonian artist honors Jewish ties in 'Indelible' exhibition

Cameroonian artist Maurice Mboa’s 'Indelible' in Tel Aviv showcases soul print engravings exploring identity and spirituality. The exhibition honors his journey and deep connection to Judaism.

|ByNERIA BARR
A view shows St. Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral in the English-speaking city of Bamenda

Gunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union

The Cameroon Association of English-Speaking Journalists (CAMASEJ) confirmed Nsoh's death and called for an investigation.

|ByREUTERS

COVID-19: New variant, B.1.640.2, detected in France - study

The variant is believed to be Cameroonian in origin and has so far spread to 12 patients in southern France.

JANUARY 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
COVID-19 (illustrative)

Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal

The two women received the maximum sentence of five years in prison and fines of 200,000 CFA francs for "attempted homosexuality," public indecency and failing to carry identification.

JULY 13, 2021ByREUTERS
Blanche Bailli, 26 and Shakira, two transgender women visit their friend Nkwain Hamlet, a gay-rights activist in Douala, Cameroon April 24, 2021. Picture taken April 24, 2021.

Israel and Cameroon inaugurate 3D printing facility in Yaoundé

The facility is the first of its kind in Africa.

APRIL 17, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ambassador Ran Gidor at the inauguration of the facility