Author: Betrand Ntumnyuy

For the first time since the launch of his re-election campaign, President Paul Biya, presidential candidate of the ruling CPDM, appeared in public today Tuesday, 7 October 2025, in the Far North region, delivering a stirring address in Maroua that lasted nearly twenty minutes. His appearance in Maroua holds particular political weight: the Far North Region accounts for 1,337,796 registered voters, or approximately 16.28 % of the national electorate — making it one of the most electorally significant regions in the country. A Warm Welcome in Maroua When President Biya’s motorcade rolled from the airport into Maroua, the regional capital…

The Bonaberi – Bikoko stretch of road, a key artery in the Douala IV municipality, has become a sprawling construction site. Heavy machinery, drainage works, and resurfacing efforts are currently underway as rehabilitation advances on the deteriorated National Highway No. 3, specifically the stretch from Rial Bonaberi to Bikoko, which links to National Highway No. 5. For many, this is more than just roadwork. It is the renewal of an economic lifeline that connects the Littoral Region to Southwest and West regions and channels goods directly to the Port of Douala, Cameroon’s busiest maritime gateway. An Economic Artery The Bonaberi-…

As Cameroon edges closer to the October 12 presidential election, Hiram Samuel Iyodi, the presidential candidate of the Front for Democratic Change (FDC), brought his campaign message to the streets of Buea, capital of the South West Region. In a striking pledge, Iyodi told supporters and press that if elected, he would ensure that separatist fighters lay down their weapons within the first 100 days of his mandate. His bold promise sought to directly address the Anglophone crisis, a conflict that has plagued Cameroon’s English-speaking regions for nearly a decade. “Peace will return to our towns and villages. Within 100…

In a display of energy and determination, opposition leader and presidential hopeful Issa Tchiroma Bakary embarked on a marathon campaign tour that took him across two regions in a single day. His whirlwind journey underscored his message of change, accountability, and hope as he seeks to challenge the long-standing dominance of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) in the upcoming presidential election on October 12, 2025. Tchiroma began his Sunday October 5, tour in Buea, the capital of the South West Region, where he addressed a large crowd at Checkpoint Molyko after he was denied access to the Molyko…

The ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) took its campaign trail to Bamenda, the capital of the North West Region, on Sunday October 5, 2025, with a rally staged at the Commercial Avenue Grandstand. The event was led by Jean Nkuete, the party’s Secretary General and national campaign coordinator for President Paul Biya, who is seeking to renew his mandate in the October 12 presidential election. Addressing party militants and sympathizers, Nkuete delivered the official message of “ Greatness and Hope,” positioning it as the guiding vision for the Head of State’s future mandate. He underscored that the campaign was…

In the bustling neighborhood of Bepanda, Douala, a remarkable story is unfolding—a story of resilience, passion, and faith. Meet Mua Schneider Shekina, a young Cameroonian who has turned her childhood dream into reality, graduating with an HND in Nursing from St. Louis University Institute. For Shekina, the path was never smooth. From a humble background, she often had to help her mother in her small business to make ends meet. Yet, even amidst financial challenges, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a medical professional. “It has always been my dream to be a doctor,” she says. “Even…

By Betrand Ntumnyuy — The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute, has arrived in the East Region for a two-day working visit marked by high expectations and enthusiastic reception. Upon arrival, PM Dion Ngute was warmly received by East Regional Governor Grégoire Mvogo, alongside administrative, political, and traditional elites of the region. Supporters of the ruling CPDM party also turned out in their numbers, waving party flags and chanting slogans as the Prime Minister’s convoy drove through. Stopover in Ayos Before reaching Bertoua, the East regional capital, the Prime Minister made a brief stop in Ayos,…

By Betrand Ntumnyuy— The Social Democratic Front (SDF) has intensified its campaign efforts for presidential candidate Honourable Joshua Osih with a grassroots door-to-door mobilization in Mbengwi, Momo Division of the North West Region. The exercise, launched on October 2, 2025, brought the party’s message directly to households, with militants in full SDF attire canvassing neighborhoods and interacting face-to-face with residents. The campaign covered strategic areas including Mile 19, Mile 20, Mbon Market Square, and Muswe, where residents engaged with party representatives on Osih’s vision for the country. Personalized Engagement Coordinated by Campaign Lead Barrister Ndangoh Tah Kalvin, the strategy aimed…

By Betrand Ntumnyuy — Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, head of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC) and presidential hopeful, brought his campaign to the South West regional capital of Buea on Sunday, October 5, 2025, where he called on Cameroonians—especially the youth—to seize what he described as a rare opportunity for political change. Fresh from a visit to Bamenda, North West Region, where he publicly apologized to Anglophone Cameroonians for his past defense of government actions during the Anglophone crisis, Tchiroma told supporters in Buea that this election could be decisive for Cameroon’s future. “If you…