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  • On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
  • US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
  • Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf ​ is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
  • Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
  • Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.

Tag: Cameroon

August 14, 2024

Street Hawking Continues in Cameroon Despite...

To generate income for their families, some children in Cameroon sell things on the streets during summer.But the government is warning parents against violating child labor practices and exposing minors to dangers.

August 25, 2023

World Leaders Holding onto Their Positions...

IRANIn our society, older adults live longer and do more in their latter years. Many politicians are holding onto their positions well past the normal retirement age. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explores the ages of current world leaders in the context with the fact that the United States is facing two of the country’s oldest front-runners for president.

April 8, 2023

Reminder of Media Risks: Cameroon’s Killing

The threats to the media were brought to light by the killing of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo earlier this year.

January 29, 2023

The Media Community in Cameroon Mourn...

After a popular radio host who was investigating into government corruption was found dead, journalists in Cameroon are demanding an investigation and stating that their profession is in danger.

December 17, 2021

Drought Intensifies Conflict Between Herders And...

Rainfall levels around Lake Chad in Cameroon have decreased, causing streams to dry up and escalating the conflict between farmers and herders over vital resources

June 22, 2021

Female Chiefs of Cameroon

Traditional Rulers’ Councils In Northern Cameroon Were Formerly All Men, But Women Have Been Allowed To Join In The Last Two Years. In A Region Of Cameroon Where Child Marriage Is The Highest, These Pioneer Female Deputy Chiefs Are Fighting Early Marriage

March 27, 2021

Cameroon Vinyl Museum

Cameroonian music lover Paul Tchana opened a tiny record shop in the early 80s and built a collection of more than 5,000 original, vinyl records.  When compact discs arrived, his little record store struggled but eventually became a kind of museum, with customers going there to learn about music history

November 19, 2020

“They Burnt My Books and School...

Human security challenges continue to moderate national and international activities in Cameroon, following numerous attacks on schools and abduction of students, teachers and even members of NGOs.

February 7, 2020

Civilians Flee, Lockdown Begins Ahead Of...

Locals in Bamenda, parts of Buea , Muyuka, Kumba, Kumbo, Mamfe, and other towns remained indoors while travel agencies for fear of their cars being burnt, simply parked in their lots

January 27, 2020

Jailed Ambazonia Leaders Fear For Their...

Ambazonia leaders, Sisiku Julius Ayuktabe and 9 others, sentenced to life imprisonment have raised an alert on their lives after some newly admitted prisoners broke into their cells, taking away foodstuff, money and valuable items

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