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Yaoundé
Location CityCapital city of Cameroon, home to Pope Leo XIV's African tour and recent constitutional changes.
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Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon, hosting Pope Leo XIV's second leg of his African tour. The city has undergone beautification efforts ahead of the papal visit. Recently, Pope Leo XIV urged African youth to stay in their home countries and work towards peace, while also telling Cameroon's government to root out corruption. In April 2026, Cameroon adopted a new constitution with a proposed vice-presidency, which has sparked controversy. The country is also dealing with issues of displacement, corruption, and human rights concerns, including the detention of former high-ranking official Marafa Hamidou Yaya. These developments make Yaoundé a significant location in current African news.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
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News from Yaoundé
Blunt-speaking Pope tells Cameroon to root out corruption to find peace
Cameroun: la capitale Yaoundé se fait une beauté avant l’arrivée du pape Léon XIV
Cameroun: mort de Marcel Niat Njifenji, premier président du Sénat
L’ONU estime que le Cameroun doit faire libérer Marafa Hamidou Yaya, ex-cadre du pouvoir détenu depuis 14 ans
Cameroun: derrière la révision de la Constitution, l’enjeu de «l’après Biya»
Le Cameroun publie une liste de seize de ses ressortissants morts transmise par la Russie
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Révision constitutionnelle au Cameroun: le Parlement approuve la création du poste de vice-président
