Five prominent residents of Chomba, a village in the troubled North West region, were kidnapped by militants from the Ambazonia separatist movement more than a week ago and remain missing. The abducted individuals include T’a Ntume, a village council elder; Fon Tara, the father of a former separatist fighter; Annu Samson, president of the Chomba…
CDC Workers Protest Unpaid Wages and Demand General Manager’s Resignation – Workers of the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) took to the streets on Tuesday, November 12, in Tiko, South West region, demanding their unpaid wages. The protesters, numbering in the hundreds and carrying plants in their hands, also called for the dismissal of the CDC…
Yaoundé: Taxi Driver Arrested for Faking His Death Amid Rising Insecurity Concerns – A Yaoundé taxi driver, Noumbiap Nzeale Edwin, was arrested after faking his death. This incident has raised public concerns in a city where growing insecurity has led to anxiety around the safety of taxi drivers. Noumbiap went missing for several days, leading…
In the high-profile case of journalist Martinez Zogo’s assassination, the court has refused the request for a reconstruction of the facts by Jean Pierre Amougou Belinga, one of the key suspects. This decision was made by the military tribunal handling the case, which involved 17 defendants, including 12 agents from Cameroon’s powerful intelligence service, the…
The November parliament session commenced with a strong focus on economic growth. Honourable Cavaye Yeguié Djibril, Speaker of the National Assembly, emphasized the importance of approving the 2025 State Budget, aligning it with the President’s vision for stability and public trust as the country approaches the 2025 presidential election. Key points of the session include…
Abdul Karim Ali, a prominent Anglophone activist currently imprisoned in Cameroon, has penned an open letter to US President-elect Donald Trump. In his letter, Abdul Karim Ali appeals to Trump to address the ongoing human rights violations and political unrest in Cameroon, particularly in the Anglophone regions. He highlights the plight of many activists and…
Medicine: a fake Litacold in circulation Litacold tablets is the name under which a counterfeit medicine commonly used in Cameroon against influenza-like syndromes is circulating. This situation is the subject of a circular letter sent on November 5 by the Minister of Public Health to health professionals (General Directors and Directors of 1st and 2nd…
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The Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) celebrates the 67th anniversary of autonomy. The church, which gained independence from the Basel Mission in 1957, is marking this milestone under the theme “Blessed Assurance”. The celebrations took place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, both at home and in congregations abroad. This year’s event is particularly significant as…
Cameroon’s public debt issuances have reached a staggering CFA1.95 trillion by the end of September 2024. This debt was accumulated through the Treasury securities market of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC). The National Sinking Fund (CAA), which manages the country’s public debt, reported that the majority…
