Cameroon

Cameroon president disappears

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The non-appearance of Cameroon’s president in public for the last 30 days pushed the Central African country into a state of uncertainty and speculation.

Iranian diplomat:

Israel main obstacle to achieve stability in Islamic world

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Director General for International Peace and Security stated that Israel is the main obstacle for the Islamic world and the region to achieve stability and sustainable development.

Many school children feared dead in Cameroon explosion

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) –  At least two people died and 20 others were injured in an explosion on Sunday in Cameroon's restive Anglophone region of Northwest, according to witnesses and local police.

Five killed in Boko Haram raids in Cameroon

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – At least five people were killed after the terror group, Boko Haram, raided two civilian communities in Cameroon's Far North region, local and security sources said on Sunday.

Gunmen kill at least 20 in attack in Cameroon

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Suspected separatists opened fire and set several homes ablaze in an attack Monday on the town of Mamfe in southwest Cameroon, killing at least 20 people and injuring many others, said local authorities.

Death toll in Cameroon landslide rises to 27

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused a section of a hillside covered in precariously built houses to collapse in Cameroon's capital Yaounde.

At least 12 killed in Cameroon building collapse

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – A four-storey building has collapsed in Cameroon's commercial capital Douala, killing at least 12 people and injuring others, the regional governor says.

Separatist attack kills 10 in northwestern Cameroon

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Armed separatists wearing military uniforms killed 10 civilians and wounded three in an attack at a crowded intersection in Cameroon's volatile northwest, the regional governor said on Monday.

Rebels kidnap 30 women in Cameroon

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Insurgents abducted the women for protesting against violence and illegal taxes in the restive Anglophone region of the country, Cameroon officials said.

Triple blasts wound 19 at Cameroon marathon (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – At least 19 people were injured in an explosion Saturday during an annual race contest in Cameroon.

19 athletes wounded after blasts at race in Cameroon: report

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Some 19 athletes were being treated for blast injuries on Saturday after multiple small explosions during a running race in western Cameroon, news outlets reported.

Cameroon, Serbia draw 3-3 in World Cup Group G game

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Serbia stormed ahead from a goal behind to make it 3-1, only for Cameroon to score twice to level the scores, in one of the most exciting games of this World Cup.

Landslide kills at least 14 in Cameroon capital

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – A landslide in Cameroon's capital Yaounde on Sunday killed at least 14 people who were attending a funeral, the region's governor said.

At least 6 dead after Stadium crush unfolds in Cameroon

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – At least six people died following a stadium crush in Cameroon’s capital city of Yaounde on Monday.