Cameroon

CONSTRUCTION OF 420MW NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TRACK IN CAMEROON

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CONSTRUCTION OF 420MW NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TRACK IN CAMEROON

The construction of Cameroon’s 420MW Nachtigal hydropower project passes a major milestone with the filling of the reservoir. Gaston Eloundou Essomba, the country’s Minister of Water and Energy, closed the dam’s valves, officially marking its impoundment.

The primary civil works are being carried out by Belgium’s BESIX, France’s NGE Contracting, …

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CAMEROON GOVT REBUILT BRIDGE DESTROYED BY BOKO HARAM

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CAMEROON GOVT REBUILT BRIDGE DESTROYED BY BOKO HARAM

Authorities in Cameroon have rebuilt a bridge that Boko Haram militants destroyed in 2015 to damage trade with Nigeria and Chad. The government also deployed additional troops to protect construction workers repairing other damage caused by the militants, who are still actively launching attacks in the border area.

Cameroon says …

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DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

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DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

Councillors of the Douala II council in Cameroon is making plans to realise its project goals that was disrupted by the Covid19 pandemic outbreak.

During a midterm evaluation and budgetary council session that took place in the council, councillors regretted that the council was unable to realize most of its …

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CAMEROON STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS WAYS OF CLEARING HURDLES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

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CAMEROON STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS WAYS OF CLEARING HURDLES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

During the 23rd session of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) in Yaounde, Cameron, Stakeholders aimed at clearing the hurdles that impede execution of projects.

Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute who is also the Chairperson of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) presided the meeting that had major stakeholders …

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SOWEDA COMPLETE ROAD MAINTENANCE IN CAMEROON

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SOWEDA COMPLETE ROAD MAINTENANCE IN CAMEROON

South West Development Authority (SOWEDA) has finally handover the completed road rehabilitation that links the villages of Bokwaongo, Bwassa, Likombe, Mapanja and Bonjongo in the Buea Council area.

The road is aimed to facilitate evacuation of produce, enhance development, ease up mobility and link up the peripheral settlements to the …

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RESIDENT FLEE COMMUNITY AFTER CAMEROON MILITARY BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF BASE

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RESIDENT FLEE COMMUNITY AFTER CAMEROON MILITARY BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF BASE

Construction of a military base in northwestern village of Ngarr-buh see resident flee the area.

In February, troops massacred at least 13 civilians in the area as military says the base is needed to stop separatists from getting supplies in neighboring Nigeria.  But, villagers fear they may once again be …

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AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

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AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved grants worth €40.94 million for the construction of a bridge to connect Cameroon and Chad across the Logone river.

The grants, comprising a €20.785 million tranche for Cameroon and €19.215 million for Chad, were approved on 30th April …

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RECONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN NW/SW REGION DISCUSSED IN CAMEROON

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RECONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN NW/SW REGION DISCUSSED IN CAMEROON

In a bid to help develop the nation’s infrastructure, a brainstorm meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the National Coordinator, Paul Tasong.

The focus of the meeting was the Presidential plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions (PPRD-NW/SW).

Speaking during the meeting, …

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA USD100 MILLION SUBSEA GAS PIPELINE

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA USD100 MILLION SUBSEA GAS PIPELINE

Saipem will construct the 70 kilometer sub-sea pipeline linking Alen Platform with the Punta Europa petrochemical hub.

A statement from the ministry confirmed that it had approved the US $100m contract for Italy’s Saipem to build the gas processing unit serving the Alen field.

The ministry has also approved the …

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

Cameroon signs US $20 million loan form African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of the Cameroon-Nigeria road.

This project is in line with the government’s vision to build a harmonized and efficient road network in the country as well as linking other neighboring countries. This vision is aimed at …

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LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

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LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

Cameroon sets to progress in it’s low-cost housing sector in partnership with Tunisia.

Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment, Housing and Regional Planning Noureddine Selmi is leading a representative officials and investors of public and private sectors that showed conscience in strengthen Cameroon low-cost housing project. After the discussion between Chief Dr …

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BAMEMDA-BEBADJOU ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO MEET DEADLINE IN CAMEROON

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BAMEMDA-BEBADJOU ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO MEET DEADLINE IN CAMEROON

Cameroon Minister of Public Works announce construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road to be completed before deadline.

The construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road is set to meet its deadline. This was announced by the Minister of Public Works during a three-day evaluation meeting. The evaluation is to assess the level of execution of …

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LAFARGE GROUP INAUGURATED THIRD CEMENT PLANT IN CAMEROON

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LAFARGE GROUP INAUGURATED THIRD CEMENT PLANT IN CAMEROON

Lafarge Group opens third Cement Plant in Cameroon

French industrial company Lafarge Group has inaugurated their third cement plant in Yaounde, Cameroon. The cement plant which is the first in Yaounde. The aim is to increase the nation’s cement supply.

Director of Lefarge for central and west Africa, Delafin Jolcim, …

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NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PLANT IN CAMEROON TO LIMIT CLIMATE CHANGE

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NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PLANT IN CAMEROON TO LIMIT CLIMATE CHANGE

Nachtigal Hydropower Plant in Cameroon will help limit climate change.

On the 31st of January 2019, the World Bank Group via World Bank Africa tweeted; that it supports the construction of the Nachtigal Hydropower plant in Cameroon.

Derivatives from the tweet suggests that; the 420 mega watts (MW) Nachtigal Hydropower …

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DOUALA GRAND MALL & BUSINESS PARK PLANS KICK-OFF

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DOUALA GRAND MALL & BUSINESS PARK PLANS KICK-OFF

Grand mall and business park plan set to kick-off in Cameroon.

The Douala grand mall which will be located close to the Bonapriso in Cameroon’s largest city. The mall will comprise of 18,000 square metres of retail and leisure space. It will also have  multiple restaurants, a children’s play zone, …

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E.U. POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO CAMEROON CRISIS

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E.U. POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO CAMEROON CRISIS

E.U. worries over Cameroon crisis

The European Union (E.U.) has concerned themselves with the ongoing crisis in Cameroon. E.U asked the government to stop the lose of lives in area both civilians and security personnel alike.

E.U. suggested that Cameroon government should begin sincere and positive discussion as a means …

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U.S DISTURBED BY THE VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON

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U.S DISTURBED BY THE VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON

  Ongoing violence in Cameroon claims lifes

Civilians and security agents in Anglophone region of Cameroon has been under attack. The United States has showed concern about the ongoing incident.

The U.S Department of States condemned this violence. The ongoing violence has claimed the life of two gendarmes, four civilian, a …

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