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Nine dead in Cameroon prison fire - ministry (Alertnet)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:28:58 GMT

Source: Reuters EBOLOWA, Cameroon, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Nine people died in a fire at a prison in the Cameroonian city Douala on Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice said. Around 20 other prisoners in the maximum ...

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9 inmates die trying to escape prison in Cameroon (kansascity.com)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Nine inmates were electrocuted Wednesday while trying to escape from one of Cameroon's largest prisons, a staff member of the justice minister said.

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Cameroon: The story of Francoise Mbango Etone (Global Voices Online)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:53:48 GMT

Angler's Rest favorite story from the Olympics is Francoise Mbango Etone, the Cameroonian winner of the gold medal in the women’s triple jump.

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9 inmates die trying to escape Cameroon prison (OTB News)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:35:50 GMT

Nine inmates were electrocuted to death Wednesday while trying to escape from one of Cameroon’s largest prisons, according to …

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9 inmates die trying to escape prison in Cameroon (Miami Herald)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Nine inmates were electrocuted Wednesday while trying to escape from one of Cameroon's largest prisons, a staff member of the justice minister said.

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9 inmates die trying to escape prison in Cameroon (Seattle Times)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:13 GMT

Nine inmates were electrocuted Wednesday while trying to escape from one of Cameroon's largest prisons, a staff member of the justice minister said.

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9 inmates die trying to escape Cameroon prison (USA Today)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:55:15 GMT

Nine inmates were electrocuted to death Wednesday while trying to escape from one of Cameroon's largest prisons, according to ...

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Travertson Motorcycles: Diablo 666 and VR-2 concepts (Faster and Faster)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:55:00 GMT

From left: The VR-2 and the Diablo 666 Pics: MCNAfter the absolutely amazing V-Rex, American Christian Travertson and Aussie Tim Cameron are at it again, with two brand-new motorcycle concepts – the Diablo 666 and the VR-2. Both bikes have been designed by Cameroon and may be produced by Travertson Motorcycles. The cruiser-style VR-2 has been designed to use the Harley-Davidson V-Rod engine,...

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Aug. 21, 1986: Volcanic Lake Explodes, Killing Thousands (Global Intellect)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

1986: A deadly cloud of carbon dioxide sweeps down the slopes of an African volcano, smothering more than 1,700 people. Volcanoes can kill in many ways, but this one is pretty weird. A volcanic lake in the West African nation of Cameroon degassed violently (you could say it burped, or worse) in the middle of the [...]

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Prisoners killed in New Bell jail fire (IOL)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:58:39 GMT

Nine prisoners have reportedly died in a fire in Cameroon's notoriously overcrowded and rundown jail.

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M'Bia still keen on Everton move (ToffeeWeb News)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:09:52 GMT

Rumour Mill: The Rennes player Stephane M'bia, back from his Olympic exploits with Cameroon, insists "I haven't changed my mind, I want to join Everton. We are still in contact. I hope now that Rennes will accept to enter into negotiations with this English club." Now that sounds very promising....

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Francoise Mbango Etone wins gold in womens triple jump - OR (Beijing Olympics 2008 Live)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:32:20 GMT

Francoise Mbango Etone from Cameroon has won the gold medal in the women�s triple jump setting a new Olympic record - 15.39. Tatyana Lebedeva from Russia won the silver medal and Hrysopiyi Devetzi from Greece won the bronze medal. 3 Vote(s)

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Alex on Song in Cameroon Olympic campaign (Arsenal.com)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:22:28 GMT

Alex Song's Olympics came to an end at the Quarter-Final stage over the weekend but the centre back can look back on Beijing with pride. The 20-year-old sat out Cameroon's first game, a 1-1 draw with the Korea Republic. However he returned in the 1-0 win over Honduras. Song's presence over the next three games was a huge factor in his country's record of three successive 90-minute shut-outs...

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Blog: "Lake overturn" anniversary - a warning (Alertnet)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:19:00 GMT

Source: IRIN On 21 August 1986 the tragedy of Lake Nyos left 1,800 people dead. They suffocated in what is known as a "lake overturn" in Cameroon. "Lake overturns" are natural phenomena: carbon dioxide erupts from deep lakes, suffocating animals and people on or near the lake. According to the BBC, the Nyos disaster prompted a survey of deep lakes in Africa and Indonesia. All appear safe, except...

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Bakassi - Dilemma of the Rule of Law (All Africa)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:24:17 GMT

The ceding of the Bakassi Peninsular to Cameroun on Thursday last week has engendered debate over the rule of law posture of the Yar'Adua administration. UDO JUDE ILO points out the dilemma involved

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Bakassi - Where's Yar'Adua's Rule of Law? (All Africa)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:11:38 GMT

Days before the historic event, as the frenzy which heralded the enthusiasm of President Umaru Yar 'Adua's government to hand over Bakassi to Cameroun continued to build up some Nigerians had become introspective.

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MBia still keen on Everton move (footy247)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:50:07 GMT

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Nigeria: Indigenes Flee Bakassi (All Africa)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:54:04 GMT

Many people have fled the potentially oil-rich region of Bakassi, which has just been ceded by Nigeria to Cameroon fearing militant attacks or a crackdown by the Cameroonian military after last Thursday's handover, according to the BBC.

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M'bia still wants Everton move (Skysports.com )

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:46:06 GMT

Cameroon midfielder Stephane M'Bia is still hoping that Rennes will allow him to join Everton.

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M'bia focused on Toffees (Football.co.uk)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:06:02 GMT

Cameroon midfielder Stephane M'bia has revealed his determination to join Everton from French club Rennes. M'bia, 22, was linked with an eight million euro switch to the Toffees earlier this month but a move to the Premier League has yet to materi...

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