Cameroonians abroad warned off violent demo during Biya trip

Cameroonians abroad warned off violent demo during Biya trip

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The ambassador of Cameroon in Switzerland, Leonard Bindzi on Tuesday, warned his compatriots living in Europe against violence during demonstrations planned for Geneva next Saturday as President Paul Biya embarks on a private visit to the city.Biya and the first lady left Yaoundé, on Sunday “for a short private stay…

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Botswana: Putting wildlife beneficiation to the test
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Botswana has resolved to commit itself to ensuring that more locals have a major stake in the country's wildlife economy, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said Tuesday.Addressing…
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Trump warns of ‘overwhelming’ retaliation to any Iranian attack
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that an attack on US interests would trigger an "overwhelming" response and could bring "obliteration." Amid rising tensions…
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IS head in Yemen captured by special forces: coalition
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Saudi and Yemeni special forces have captured the head of the Islamic State group's branch in Yemen, the Saudi-led military coalition backing the country's government…
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Mexico will not detain migrants at US border: president
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Mexico's president said Tuesday the 15,000 troops his government has deployed to the US border do not have orders to stop migrants from crossing, and…

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