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Cameroon Trains Indigenous Communities in AI to Bridge Digital Divide
News Ghana
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August 10, 2025
Cameroon has equipped indigenous groups with artificial intelligence skills through a weeklong training program, marking International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Social Affairs Minister Pauline Irène Nguene awarded certificates in...
Yaounde: Glorious Care Foundation, p...
The Guardian Post
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The training which took place at the JAOF University Institute of Science in Yaounde, was organised by the Glorious Care Foundation. It was organised in collaboration with J&A Oben Foundation, National Employment Fund, Ministry of Youth Affairs,...
Macron Acknowledges France’s War-Like Repression in Cameroon
Switch TV
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August 13, 2025
PARIS / YAOUNDÉ – In a rare and candid move, President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a war marked by repression in Cameroon-before and even after the country gained independence in 1960. In a letter released on 12 August 2025,...
From the Archives to the Élysée: How History Changed France’s Stance on Cameroon
Cameroon Online
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August 13, 2025
CameroonOnline.ORG | For decades, silence shrouded one of the darkest chapters in Cameroon’s modern history. The pages devoted to the independence war were incomplete—often erased from schoolbooks, kept alive only in family memories and whispered...
Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle
BBC
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French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country's forces in Cameroon during and after the Central African nation's struggle for independence. It followed a joint report by Cameroonian and French historians...
Macron admits French 'repressive violence' in Cameroon’s colonial past
Modern Ghana
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France's President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognised what he called France's “repressive violence” in Cameroon during and after the country's fight for independence in the late 1950s – a rare admission of a long-overlooked part of France's...
Macron acknowledges France’s role in “repressive” war against Cameroon independence
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 13, 2025
Paris [France], August 13 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France waged a "war" against independence efforts in Cameroon that was marked by "repressive violence," France 24 reported on Tuesday. The acknowledgment came...
Lagos summit weighs AI ambitions against Africa’s tech infrastructure gap
Modern Ghana
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Nigeria is hosting one of Africa's biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness artificial intelligence to transform economies – but patchy internet,...
Macron acknowledges France fought war Marked by "Repressive Violence" in Cameroon
Gulf Times
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August 13, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron officially acknowledged that his country waged a war characterized by "repressive violence" in Cameroon against rebel movements before and after the country's independence in 1960. This came in a letter addressed...
Africa’s climate adaptation: Cameroon’s emerging mosaic of resilience stands out
Down to Earth
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One morning in early July, the people of Ngaoundere in Cameroon’s Adamawa region woke up to the sound of water tearing through their neighbourhoods. Torrential rains, whipped by violent winds, tore roofs off houses, battered homes, and left roads...
Cameroon concludes AI training for indigenous people
Xinhua News Agency
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YAOUNDE, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon on Saturday concluded a weeklong training for indigenous people in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of activities to mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Minister of Social Affairs...
Macron Says Colonial France Used ‘Repressive Violence’ in Cameroon in 1950s
Breitbart
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August 12, 2025
AFP — France waged a “war” in Cameroon marked by “repressive violence” during and after the African country’s decolonisation in the late 1950s, President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged in a letter published Tuesday. The letter, sent to his...
France Confronts Its Colonial Legacy in Cameroon
Cameroon Online
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August 12, 2025
CameroonOnline.ORG | On the morning of August 12, 2025, Emmanuel Macron did something no French president had done before. His voice was measured, deliberate, and without the careful euphemisms that so often veil official statements about the...
France acknowledges colonial-era violence in Cameroon
Sharjah24
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Recognition of historical responsibility In the letter, Macron affirmed that it is his duty to accept France’s role and responsibility in these events. He recognized the report's findings outlining the repression conducted by colonial authorities...
Macron admits France’s role in brutal Cameroon decolonization war
Al Mayadeen
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August 12, 2025
In a letter to President Paul Biya, Macron vows archive access and joint research into France’s violent role in Cameroon’s independence struggle. On August 12, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that France waged a “war” marked by...
Greensprings Digital University Institute: Profs Boyomo, Ngoh appointed ...
The Guardian Post
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The appointments were made public recently. The appointments are part of the institution’s commitment to uphold standards and offer the best training to students, management said. Both officials are bringing to the GSDU community cumulative...
Macron admits French 'repressive violence' in Cameroon decolonisation 'war'
Modern Ghana
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France waged a "war" in Cameroon marked by "repressive violence" during and after the African country's decolonisation in the late 1950s, President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged in a letter published Tuesday. The letter, sent to his Cameroonian...
Al Qadsiah vs Al Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips | August 20th 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 20, 2025
Al Qadsiah and Al Ahli will square off in the second semifinal tie in the Saudi Super Cup on Wednesday (August 20th). The game will be played at the Hong Kong Stadium. Qadsiah finalized preparations for the new season with a goalless draw in a...
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: Greenpeace Africa celebrates identity and resilience in Yaoundé
Greenpeace International
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August 11, 2025
Yaoundé, 11 August 2025 – On Friday, 8 August, Bois Sainte Anastasie came alive with the sounds of songs, stories, and the demands of Indigenous Peoples. On the occasion of the 31st International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Cameroon,...
Katsina mosque killing: ‘We were attacked during prayers’
Daily Trust
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August 20, 2025
By Tijjani Ibrahim (Katsina), Idowu Isamotu & Musa Luka Musa (Abuja) Survivors of an attack on a mosque in Katsina State said they were attacked in the early hours of Tuesday while observing the Subhi (morning) prayers. SPONSOR AD Members of the...