Cameroon | Traditional Chiefs of West Cameroon violently and head-on oppose the Catholic Church. On May 26, 2024, inflammatory and irreverent remarks were made against the Kings of Foto and Bafou, triggering a strong reaction from the Bamiléké populations and their kings. On June 13, 2024, the latter addressed an open letter to Monsignor Paul…
Hajj 2024: Scorching Temperatures Cause Over 1,000 Deaths, Raising Concerns About Unregistered Pilgrims The Hajj pilgrimage of 2024 will be remembered as one of the most tragic in modern history. Between June 14 and 19, over 1,170 pilgrims lost their lives due to extreme heat conditions in Mecca, with temperatures soaring above 50°C (122°F). This…
Cameroon Celebrates: President Biya Declares June 17th a Public Holiday President Paul Biya has declared June 17th as a public holiday in Cameroon to reflect the nation’s commitment to cultural diversity and respect for religious practices. This decision comes ahead of the Muslim feast of Tabaski, also known as Eid al-Adha, which is one of…
A Plea for Peace: Kumba Bishop Seeks Prayers in Wake of Priest’s Kidnapping Father Elvis Mai, parish priest of St Martin De Porres in Bekora, was kidnapped on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 while he was on his way to the mission station of Bafaka, a remote area of the Ekondo-Titi district in the department of…
Obala Diocese Community Stunned by Sudden Vanishing of Local Priest The community of Obala Diocese in Cameroon has been struck by a disconcerting event: the mysterious disappearance of Father Ignace Julien Assiga Mvondo. The priest, known for his religious service and expertise in civil engineering, has been missing since May 15, 2024. His absence has…
End-of-World Proclamation by Kenyan Seer Sparks Property Sale Advice In the realm of prophecies and predictions, a recent claim by a young Kenyan prophetess has garnered significant attention. She has stated that the world will end on May 20th and has advised people to sell their property and remain indoors. This claim has sparked a…
The Diocese of Buea, Cameroon’s Oldest, Launches 75th Anniversary Celebrations The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buea, the first established in Cameroon, kicked off its year-long 75th-anniversary celebration on April 18, 2024. Bishop Michael Bibi led a solemn Mass at the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral in Buea to begin the festivities. Commemorating the diocese’s 1950 establishment, these…
Accusations of Deceit and Fraud Tarnish CBC Leadership DECRYING THE CBC EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT’S EXCESSIVE MANIPULATION, DECEIT, LIES-TELLING, ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF FUNDS FROM INSTITUTIONS DURING VISITS AND CHURCH CEREMONIES/EVENTS Since Dr. Nditemeh Charlemagne took over as CBC Executive President (EP), his regrettable actions have seriously damaged the Cameroon Baptist Convention’s reputation. These acts have also brought…
Alleged Child Trafficking: Woman Posing as Reverend Sister Arrested With 38 Minors In a recent development that has shocked the nation, a 40-year-old woman posing as a Reverend Sister was arrested for her alleged involvement in the trafficking of 38 children in Delta State, Nigeria. The arrest was made by the National Agency for the…
Bamenda: The Muslim community expressed gratitude towards President Paul Biya for his generous subsidy of FCFA 1.5 billion to support the pilgrims The Hajj pilgrimage, a journey of faith that draws millions of Muslims from around the world to the holy city of Mecca, is a profound manifestation of Islamic tradition and unity. Recently, the…
