The United States of America Embassy in Yaounde yesterday, June 30 celebrated the 240th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America.
US citizens and embassy staff were joined by Cameroon government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests to celebrate the event at the embassy on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ambassador Michael S. Hoza in the invitation letters specified that all guests had to be subject to security procedures. He said one smaller personal bag had to be permitted.
South Africa: Warning to Fraudsters
Information at the South African High Commission in Yaounde states that any applicant allowed entry into the country due to any misrepresentation or false declaration on their application forms or who stay in South Africa in contravention of visa conditions shall be guilty of an offence and liable to conviction, fine or imprisonment as an illegal foreigner.
It is therefore deemed a criminal offence to present any forged or fraudulent documents on application for entry into South Africa. At the level of the High Commission, should any such fraud be detected, the matter will be handed over to the Cameroonian Police authorities and names of such as individual forwarded to the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.
Turkey: Ambassador Multiplies Contacts
The Ambassador of Turkey to Cameroon Murat Ulku is currently multiplying contacts in the country with the intention of communing and better understanding the country. Within the framework of such contacts, he organized diner sessions in his residence spanning from June 22 to 28, 2016.
The sharing sessions have as guests some government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and religious leaders. The Yaounde fellowship sessions come after his tour to the Far North Region of Cameroon during which he handed some food stuff to the Governor destined for refugees of the Minawao camp. The humanitarian gesture comes within the context of the Ramadan fasting period.
Switzerland: Free Application for Schengen Visa
Authorities of the Embassy of Switzerland in Cameroon say Schengen visa applications and appointments are made online and free of charge. Information from the Embassy state that visa appointments are made uniquely using telephone N° 652 22 21 21 or on www.swiss-visa.ch. The appointments are made from 8: 00 a.m. to 12: noon.
