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Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé

“Time to work on peace” in Cameroon: Catholic Archbishop Urges Calm after Election

Nov 7, 2025

Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé has called on Cameroonians to move beyond post-election tensions and commit themselves to building peace, solidarity, and love for their country.

Incumbent, Paul Biya (right) and Issa Tchiroma Bakary (left) cast their votes on October 12. Credit: ELECAM

Protests Mar Cameroon’s Presidential Polls Despite Catholic Bishops’ Pre-Election Calls for Peace

Oct 16, 2025

Despite repeated appeals by Catholic Bishops for peace and transparency ahead of Cameroon’s presidential elections, protests reportedly erupted in some cities in the country.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala Archdiocese recognised by Paul Biya. Credit: NECC

Archbishop in Cameroon Known for the Practice of Herbalism Receives State Recognition

Nov 23, 2023

A Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon known for the practice of herbalism has been recognised by the President of the Central African nation.

Credit: DHPI

Catholic Peace Entity Allays Fears of “a possible coup” in Cameroon

Sep 10, 2023

The Cameroonian government has put in place the system of “divide and rule”, which makes attempts by the country’s military to overthrow President Paul Biya impossible, a Catholic peace entity has said, allaying fears of “a possible coup” in the Central African nation.