Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered tight security measures and urgent steps to free the hostages, who include four children.

NPR: Cameroon President Orders Urgent Rescue Of French

President Paul Biya invited the Director-General to make an official visit to Cameroon.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Cameroon's president Paul Biya and a delegation of ministers Thursday offered supplies and vaccination kits in UN camps for internally displaced persons.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Perhaps the last word should go to Cameroon's President Paul Biya, who declared a national holiday after the team's victory and wrote to his Nigerian counterpart shortly after the final.

BBC: Africa Media Watch